...Spanning across 629 square miles, Sequoia National Park is located in East Central California. Directly to Sequoia’s north is Kings Canyon National Park which covers approximately 722 square miles. Due to a large lumbering movement to destroy the sequoia trees, Sequoia National Park was established on September 25, 1890 with the help of John Muir. Later, on March 4, 1940, Kings Canyon was established, and the two adjacent parks began to be administered together. The parks together are a large natural environmental preservation. The largest assembly of giant sequoia trees can be seen in the Giant Forest named by John Muir in 1875 (Harris 739-753). During the Paleozoic Era, marine sedimentary rocks were deposited in the region of Sequoia and...
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...Emily Rowe Student ID: BIBL 104 09-22-14 Old Testament Bible Dictionary Project: Book: Isaiah The book of Isaiah was written by Isaiah himself 740-680 B.C. Isaiah is the son of Amos and is often thought to be one of the greatest writing prophets. The key theme for this book is about prophesies: the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, a son called God, Babylon’s kingdom would be overthrown and reduced to swampland, God’s salvation would reach the ends of the earth, God will never forget the children of Israel, Jesus was spat upon, the Messiah would be rejected, God’s servant would die for our sins and be buried in a rich man’s tomb, etc. However, the book also includes other themes such as judgment, holiness, captivity, hope, comfort, and salvation. The book of Isaiah also describes the consequences for Israel’s sins, and what the Lord said would happen to those who did not repent for their sins. We, as Christians are reminded to trust our God with the struggles in our lives, as He will surely bring each of us through all trials and allow us to grow in our faith with Him. Through the book of Isaiah, Christ has shown us what is to come as well as the results of past events. Person: Hosea Hosea was a prophet in Israel who was born and lived in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during 780-725 B.C. He is the only prophet of Israel that left any written prophecy, the Biblical book Hosea, and is he considered of the Twelve Minor Prophets. During his time, he was often...
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... The author of the “I Have a Dream” speech is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., King is well known for his efforts during the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s. Throughout King’s speech, he uses numerous rhetorical devices to connect to his audience to influence change in the minds of black and white Americans about equal rights. The speech was intended for a very wide variety of people and was given in Washington to possibly influence politicians. Throughout King’s, “I Have a Dream”, speech he uses purposeful repetition, alliteration, and imagery to connect with the audience on an emotional level to realize America has fallen short of its promises. Throughout Dr. King’s speech he gave in Washington D.C. he used vivid imagery to give his audience of over two hundred-thousand people a visual concept of the message he gave. This is a very powerful rhetorical device because it connects the audience by putting a visual image in their heads. In this quote King uses the words dark and valley as he tries to express how the current state of racism across America, “Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice.” The word dark typically describes a place of little or no light and people typically do not like that. The word valley is a low place that is typically a hard spot to get out of and people don’t like being trapped either. So by King using a dark valley to describe the segregation that was occurring across America it...
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...that rivaled of the grand ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt. They uncovered the remains of large, magnificent, and well planned cities. The ancient civilization of the Indus Valley displayed public works, arts and architecture, and complex religions. The Indus Valley civilization displayed organized public works within the planning and measuring of cities...
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...bout [pic] [pic] Welcome to Bhutan – the Land of the Thunder Dragon one of the most sought after travel destinations today. The land of the thunder dragon kingdom is a trekker’s paradise and an environmentalist’s dream. With 72 percent of the country under forest cover, Bhutan’s pristine ecology is home to rare and endangered flora and fauna. This spiritual land is the last bastion of the Vajrayana school of Mahayana Buddhism which provides the essence of a unique identity for the 750,000 people. Bhutan is a unique blend of the old and new. Here is a country that is slowly opening up to the modern world in a fine balance with its ancient traditions. Those fortunate enough to visit Bhutan describe it as a unique, deeply spiritual and mystical experience. This kingdom is an adventure like no other. Facts and Figures Land area: 38,394 square kilometres Forest area: 72.5 % Altitude: between 240metres and 7541metres above sea level Inhabitants: 634,982 Language: official language “Dzongkha”, English widely spoken Religion: Vajrayana stream of Mahayana Buddhism (Also known as Tantric Buddhism) Currency: Ngultrum (equal to Indian Rupee) Capital: Thimphu National Tree: Cypress (Cupressus torolusa) Its capacity to survive on rugged harsh terrain is compared to bravery and simplicity. National Bird: Raven: It ornaments the royal crown. Raven represents the deity Gonpo Jarodongchen (raven headed Mahakala), one of...
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...Literary Techniques of Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream Speech Literary Techniques of Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream Speech Introduction Martin Luther King, Jr., a prominent civil rights leader, delivered a powerful speech at the historic March on Washington. The speech uses several literary techniques to engage the listener. In the speech, King especially likes to use repetition and metaphor to convey his ideas. These devices are the foundation of King?s unique and effective style. Repetition In I Have a Dream King uses repetition throughout. Repetition is a good tool to use to reinforce an important idea. In Dorothy Seyler?s Read, Reason, Write, she states: ?Some repetition of key words and phrases will occur in well-written and unified essays. Some writers, though, go beyond this technique of unified writing and use repetition to produce an effective cadence, like a drum beating in the background, keeping time with the speaker?s fist pounding the lectern for emphasis.? (58). King?s speech is a perfect representation of this. I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons...
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...Historians call this area the Harappan civilization and found sophisticated communities with mudbrick villages located there. The abundant rainfall helped the civilization thrive and archeologists found the area to be from the Himalayas to the Indian ocean. The Harappan civilization started off as a tiny village until they thrived and grew until a ruling elite became leader. Archeological evidence suggests that made of over fifteen hundred cities and towns ruled by landlords instead of being a large center with a centralized monarchy. There were no royal burial monuments unlike the Egyptian empire in the old kingdom and only a few images exist that represent kings or priests. Harappa did not have a centralized government or become a major civilization like the Assyrians and Persians yet traded with Sumer and had a social...
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...dad’s name was Richard and my sisters name was Summer. They wanted to go out to dinner but my mom, Jessie. Let me explore the beaches. So I went on a little walk on the beach by myself and everything was very cool. But then I noticed a pathway, a strange pathway, I saw something glowing in it. I was confused and frightened. I didn’t want to see what was in there but yet I did. Then I saw a sign, very very old sign. It said “Valley of the kings”. I stood with a hesitation. I felt like that name was familiar. I needed to see...
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...Martin Luther King Jr. spoke his “I Have a Dream” speech on August 28, 1963 to show that all he wants is civil rights and equality for people. He supports his claim by using metaphor, anaphora, and allusion. King’s purpose is to persuade people for peaceful protests and to persuade the racist, white community that they are the same regardless of color of skin. King establishes a very passionate and unifying tone for his audience of not only black americans, but for politicians and the people who agree with racist views. Martin Luther King Jr. uses allusion many times throughout his speech to show comparison and credibility. For example King states, “Five score years ago,...” (Martin Luther King Jr.). He is using this allusion because of its...
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...Everything we know about the Indus Valley is thanks to archaeology because although they had a written language, we cannot read or understand it. Like all long time successful civilizations the Indus Valley lived and relied on rivers which brought healthy crops and food to the society. In the western world it is believed that animals and humans are completely separate however researchers believe that the Indus Valley people saw it as blended together and possibly equal. There were no structures in the city like Egypt used to show obvious worship rituals, but there is designs on seals and tablets along with certain terra-cota figurines and masks. The images were a mix of bearded humans and animal with large horns. Female designs had different headdresses or hair styles and there were more female figurines than male found. In these designs plants and animals were shown as powerful leading to believe these people saw living beings as equally important unlike the previous cultures who worshipped gods. In the large city Harappa there is evidence of public baths and larger homes with rare silver and gold ornaments, which researchers believe was evidence of a class system or elites with more resources available to them however unlike all previous cultures before there is no evidence of a king. one of the material evidence of how this society lived is the big basin...
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...civilization has so captured the imagination of scholars and laypeople alike. Mystery surrounds its origins, its religion and its monumental architecture: colossal temples, pyramids and the enormous Sphinx. The Egyptian pyramids are the most famous of all the ancient monuments, the only remaining wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Just as life arose from the waters, the seeds of civilization were first sown along the banks of the Nile. This mighty river, which flows north from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, nourished the growth of the pharaonic kingdom. The long, narrow flood plain was a magnet for life, attracting people, animals and plants to its banks. In pre-dynastic times, nomadic hunters settled in the valley and began to grow crops to supplement their food supply. Seen as a gift from the gods, the annual flooding of the river deposited nutrient rich silt over the land, creating ideal conditions for growing wheat, flax and other crops. The first communal project of this fledgling society was the building of irrigation canals for agricultural purposes. The sun was a principal deity whose passage across the sky represented the eternal cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The pharaohs were seen as gods, divine representatives on earth who, through rituals, ensured the continuation of life. After death, they became immortal, joining the gods in the afterworld. The Egyptians also believed that the body and soul were important to human existence, in...
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...As a child of a King, I don’t doubt that the young King Tut was fiercely guarded. When looking at King Tutankhamun’s (Tut) mask, it easy to see that he was young. Yes indeed, he was only 19 years old when he died. King Tut was by far from being the most powerful of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, however, he is the most celebrated Ancient King, now three thousand years after his death; people are still incredibly fascinated about the circumstances surrounding his death. Speculation about the possible cause of King Tut’s death have been swarming around since Howard Carter, British archaeologist discovered the tomb in the Valley of Kings in 1922. Designated KV62 (Kings Valley Tomb 62), it was the first royal tomb to be found almost intact (Kmtsesh). Along with the discovery of his mummified body, his tomb was stuffed with treasures and artifacts. One theory regarding King Tut is murder. Many scientists believe the fracture to the back of the skull which was revealed in an X-ray of his mummy is due to being hit with a blunt object. There is no need to jump to conclusion about this theory. Some scientists are convinced the he was not murdered; however, some are convinced that the crack in the skull was accidental, caused during the process of mummifying the body. If proper care was not taken during the initial process, they are many things that could have occurred such as his corpse being dropped on the ground or a sharp instrument falling on his skull. The two prime suspects...
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...Campbell Section 2 16 January 2013 MLK Born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta Georgia Martin Luther King was a well recognized figure in the African American community. King was a prominent leader, and civil rights activist who paved the way for two important pieces of legislation to be passed. King helped influence congress to pass the civil rights act of 1964, and the voting rights of 1965. Despite the great unionization Dr. King hoped for between white and black people not much has changed from both parties. If we are to stand by what Dr. King represented fifty years ago then people need to adapt morally with each other and be more accepting. Since Dr. Kings death much has changed between the American people but not entirely. In regards to women as well as African American they too had to fight and protest for women’s rights. After gaining their respect from congress, women today continue to be viewed as minor participants in the working world. Women till this day are discriminated by their gender in some areas of the country, and are a part of this never ending stereotypical cycle. In Dr. King’s speech he explains the social; injustice present in our country and that it is time for it to be revoked: “Now is the time to make real promises of democracy… Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit valley of the racial injustice” (MLK Speech). King conveys a sense of exhaustion amongst his fellow Negro brothers, and sisters but pledges to never...
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...Ancient Egyptian era is still today one of the most mysterious topic to research about. That’s why there are many people eager to research about the history of the pyramids, mummies, and the Valley of the Kings to find the latest information that could change history. After seeing the video there were many interesting facts that I never knew about. Egyptian pyramids are the largest complex structure built in earth, and also one of the seven wonders in Ancient Egyptian. The pyramids were built to put their pharaoh’s tumbes and their possessions. Many people assume that pyramids were built tall so that after the death of their pharaoh’s they would be closer to heaven. Some people say that back then the pyramids had a smooth surface, but with erosion the surface has become very rough. The sphinx is 16 meters long and 20 meters high it’s a statue that astonish many people that goes to see it because it has a face of a human but a body of a animal. Many historians believe that it has a body of a cat because back then Egyptians had their cats as their idol. One of the most interesting places in Egypt is the Valley of the Kings this is where they would hide the pharaoh’s tumbes. Most of the tumbes in the Valley of the Kings are not finish. In Egypt one of the most important things that pharaoh’s built where their holy temple to worship their Gods. Karnak the largest temple ever built in earth that weights 3 tons and stands 1,965 feet tall is located in Egypt. Another fantastic...
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...King tutankhamun became a pharaoh at the age of 12. There were many conspiracy theories about how he died. Nobody knows exactly how king tutankhamun died but there are many different theories. In the Video it says there were three different ways that king tutankhamun could have died, one of the ways is from a war wound from battle or being speared, accident, sinister fashion. Although in the video he could have potentially died from fatal infection from the break in his left leg, in the article a scan showed that tutankhamun had a break in his left thighbone, which could have got infected and got a disease and died nobody really knows how he died. The scan also showed no sign of healing. In the article the pharaoh broke his leg just before he died. Grave discovery Alike in the video the article also says that a young waterboy made history on...
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