Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Free Response
Yes, I feel like I have learned about many topics in this class. The writing was hard and tough at times, but I feel as if my writing has improved more than it ever has in the past. The outline format really helped me develop a good, solid five paragraph essay. I also learned more about history. I never really learned about the Crusades or the Tudors. I really enjoyed learning about the Renaissance.I also got a more general idea of how history works because we started at the very beginning and worked up to the Renaissance. I learned just as much about history as I did about writing. I also learned more about technology. I never used Twitter before this class! I also learned more about Google Maps and Google Docs. I really appreciate your help in teaching me how to write a decent essay. Thank you!
Renaissance Man
Michelangelo was the "Renaissance Man". He had so many memorable works of art. He was an all-round artist. The Renaissance was time of change and sophistication. This is exactly how Michelangelo painted. The Pieta was a beautiful statue that represents the importance of religion during this time. He also made the famous statue of David. This is a symbol of this time. It is so important and so famous. Everyone recognizes this beautiful work of art. His most amazing work is on the Sistine Chapel. This shows his talent and skill. Without Michelangelo, the Renaissance would not have some of the most influential and famous works of art the world has ever seen.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/h2/h2_sistine_chapel.jpg
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/h2/h2_pieta.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/David_von_Michelangelo.jpg/200px-David_von_Michelangelo.jpg
Romanesque Cathedrals and Gothic Cathedrals
Romanesque Cathedrals
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/Se_de_Lisboa_Frente.JPG/220px-Se_de_Lisboa_Frente.JPG
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/germany/cologne-st-cecilia-photos/slides/IMG_7393b.JPG
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Abaziasanvittorefrasassi.jpg/800px-Abaziasanvittorefrasassi.jpg
Gothic Cathedrals
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e1/Reims_Kathedrale.jpg/250px-Reims_Kathedrale.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/Cath%C3%A9drale_de_Reims_int%C3%A9rieur.jpg/250px-Cath%C3%A9drale_de_Reims_int%C3%A9rieur.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Koelner_Dom_Innenraum.jpg/220px-Koelner_Dom_Innenraum.jpg
These cathedrals had a different way of expressing theology. The Romanesque Cathedrals were more about protection that was shown in the structure of the Cathedral and in the murals on the walls. The Gothic Cathedrals were more about light, which was expressed through stained glass windows. Each type of cathedral displayed a different way of conveying the religious theology. The Romanesque and Gothic Cathedrals articulated a unique method of stating the religious theology through the structure, the windows, or the art.
Black Death
The Black Death started because of the rats carrying disease from the ships. The people of the time believed differently though. They thought God was punishing them. It was God's wrath coming down on the people because of what they did wrong and the people they killed. The Black Death looked gruesome. There were tumors that grew around the armpit and groin. They were usually about the size of an egg, but some grew to be the size of an apple. Black spots would show on the thigh or arm. It was so awful because it spread so easily. People were dying rapidly. The people's minds started to work against them as well. It was very dangerous for the physicians and everyone else.
If a plague, like the Black Death, were to arise in the United States, people would go crazy. There would be uprising and chaos. Hospitals would close and people would hurt each other. The world would seem as if it was coming to an end. When doctors can't figure something out, people start to get worried. A massive wave of death would also scare people. If a similar plague broke out, people would go into a major depression and happiness would drain from the world.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/boccacio2.html
If a plague, like the Black Death, were to arise in the United States, people would go crazy. There would be uprising and chaos. Hospitals would close and people would hurt each other. The world would seem as if it was coming to an end. When doctors can't figure something out, people start to get worried. A massive wave of death would also scare people. If a similar plague broke out, people would go into a major depression and happiness would drain from the world.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/boccacio2.html
Richard the Lionheart and Saladin
Saladin Op-Ed
Dear Editor,
As the current leader and person in control of Jerusalem, I would be extremely irresponsible and unjustified to attack and take Jerusalem. I have been in control for a long time. I have power and control. I dare you to even try. I took out the Franks and plan to stay in control. Jerusalem is just as important to me and my people as it it to you and yours.
I, Saladin, believe that Jerusalem should stay in the Muslim control. Maybe we could come to a understanding agreement. You have to understand how much I care for the city and would put my life on the line to defend it. You can try to attack, but my men will be waiting to take you down. If you go on this crusade you are seriously risking you life.
Sincerely,
Saladin
“Is it fair to say the United States is the modern day equivalent of the Roman Empire?
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_TD&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1- limits people from voting
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AZ_YS&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1- murder
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_OAN&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1- trash, bad qualities
The United States could easily become a modern day Roman Empire. With the quality of the United States and the actions people are taking, it would be quite easy to become a modern day Roman Empire. Three news article are enough information to prove this point. The articles cover topics about the limits on voting, trash and debris build up, and murder. This all can reference back to the Roman Empire. The United States could become a modern Roman Empire because of the extreme examples of bad quality that took place recently.
In an article from Alabama (http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_TD&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1), there was an official who decided not to let the community vote on a county school chief. The government, including this official would be able to decide but not the actual community. The actual community are the sending the children to school. It seems unfair that they are not allowed to vote. This is similar to the Roman Empire because of the idea of a emperor. The emperor did not give the "community" or the people a vote. The emperor decided everything. He may have had a little help, but he was the overall decision maker.
In the article from Opelika, Alabama (http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_OAN&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1), the trash rates are increasing. There is more and more waste gathering up in this town of Alabama. In the Roman Empire, trash and waste was not taken care of. Sometimes it was just thrown out a window and into the streets. They eventually came up with a sewer system. The United States has a sewer system, but they still seem to be having a problem. This led to serious sickness and disease. If the United States had more and more trash and less places to put it, then the people could easily become sick.
In the article from Yuma, Arizona (http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AZ_YS&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1), a man was charged with killing a baby. This is just one article that relates to a murder. Murder happens many times in the United States. It also happened many time in the Roman Empire, especially between the emperors. The emperors were usually assassinated by the next emperor or they committed suicide. Emperors had other people poisoned and killed just to make life easier. Sometimes the emperors killed people for entertainment. Death and murder were prevalent in the Roman Empire and is currently prevalent in the United States.
It is fair to say the United States could become a modern day Roman Empire. The articles prove that there is unrest. If the United States continues to head in the direction it is going, it could easily become like a Roman Empire. The Roman Empire eventually fell too, the United States government or people could make one mistake and everything could be over. The Roman Empire was an difficult and hard time. The United States is going through a version of a difficult time as well. The United States and the Roman Empire are more similar than people imagine.
Sources
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_TD&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1- limits people from voting
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AZ_YS&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1- murder
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_OAN&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1- trash, bad qualities
The United States could easily become a modern day Roman Empire. With the quality of the United States and the actions people are taking, it would be quite easy to become a modern day Roman Empire. Three news article are enough information to prove this point. The articles cover topics about the limits on voting, trash and debris build up, and murder. This all can reference back to the Roman Empire. The United States could become a modern Roman Empire because of the extreme examples of bad quality that took place recently.
In an article from Alabama (http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_TD&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1), there was an official who decided not to let the community vote on a county school chief. The government, including this official would be able to decide but not the actual community. The actual community are the sending the children to school. It seems unfair that they are not allowed to vote. This is similar to the Roman Empire because of the idea of a emperor. The emperor did not give the "community" or the people a vote. The emperor decided everything. He may have had a little help, but he was the overall decision maker.
In the article from Opelika, Alabama (http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_OAN&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1), the trash rates are increasing. There is more and more waste gathering up in this town of Alabama. In the Roman Empire, trash and waste was not taken care of. Sometimes it was just thrown out a window and into the streets. They eventually came up with a sewer system. The United States has a sewer system, but they still seem to be having a problem. This led to serious sickness and disease. If the United States had more and more trash and less places to put it, then the people could easily become sick.
In the article from Yuma, Arizona (http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AZ_YS&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1), a man was charged with killing a baby. This is just one article that relates to a murder. Murder happens many times in the United States. It also happened many time in the Roman Empire, especially between the emperors. The emperors were usually assassinated by the next emperor or they committed suicide. Emperors had other people poisoned and killed just to make life easier. Sometimes the emperors killed people for entertainment. Death and murder were prevalent in the Roman Empire and is currently prevalent in the United States.
It is fair to say the United States could become a modern day Roman Empire. The articles prove that there is unrest. If the United States continues to head in the direction it is going, it could easily become like a Roman Empire. The Roman Empire eventually fell too, the United States government or people could make one mistake and everything could be over. The Roman Empire was an difficult and hard time. The United States is going through a version of a difficult time as well. The United States and the Roman Empire are more similar than people imagine.
Sources
Newseum | Today's Front Pages | Opelika-Auburn News. (n.d.). Newseum | Newseum Home. Retrieved June 8, 2011, from http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_OAN&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1
Newseum | Today's Front Pages | TimesDaily. (n.d.). Newseum | Newseum Home. Retrieved June 8, 2011, from http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_TD&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1
Newseum | Today's Front Pages | Yuma Sun. (n.d.). Newseum | Newseum Home. Retrieved June 8, 2011, from http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AZ_YS&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1
Herodotus vs. Thucydides
This article (http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/06/01/is-ubs-headed-downtown/?ref=sept112001) is written more like Thucydides because of the author's opinion on the matter. It was more opinionated. It was seen through the author's eyes. That is exactly how Thucydides wrote history. The article is about a specific topic and is not general. Thucydides also wrote this way.
Herodotus was much more general, but he did not put down his own opinion. This article (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/18/nyregion/conde-nast-publications.html?_r=1&ref=sept112001) is only general information and facts. Herodotus gave more general information when describing situation. He always stuck with the facts. He never gave his opinion and either does this article.
Herodotus was much more general, but he did not put down his own opinion. This article (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/18/nyregion/conde-nast-publications.html?_r=1&ref=sept112001) is only general information and facts. Herodotus gave more general information when describing situation. He always stuck with the facts. He never gave his opinion and either does this article.
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