The Legacy of Alexander the Great Alexander the Great came to power when he was just twenty years old. One vital part of Alexanders legacy was the spread of Hellenism across his widely spread empire. His reign lasted from 336 to 323 B.C. After the father of his death is when he gained his power. He went on to conquer Persia and Egypt, he had expanded his kingdom from the Mediterranean to India. His reign ended at the age of 32 when he was killed by an unknown illness. Alexander’s legacy was marked
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The contributions of Amenhotep III to the 18th Dynasty were extensive and wide-ranging throughout the Egyptian empire as described by Aldred, “he left so universal and impressive a legend of superhuman qualities that his successors could only attempt a pale reflection of it”. His reign contributed so heavily to diplomacy, military, building, religion and art that it was named “a zenith of magnificence”. The reigning intent of Amenhotep III was to developed the relations of Egypt and its vassal
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Achaemenid empire was one of the largest empires in ancient history and with its coverage of what is today Iran and parts of Afghanistan, the empire got at its peak in 500 BCE by conquering other vast empires. The empire stretched to the Mediterranean Sea to modern day India, from the gulf of Oman to the south of Russia. With the central location in Persia (Iran) coordination of battles and administration was undemanding. On the other hand, the roman empire which featured the areas around the Mediterranean
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Rome was one of the most prosperous empires of the Western world. In its early days, its military was undefeatable, and its citizens were loyal to the government. Before Rome’s height, or peak in AD 117, its land had been growing rapidly, stretching from Britain to northern Africa and surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Soon after the Roman Republic became the Roman Empire, Rome’s military and government could no longer control all of this land, and had to give up a large portion of it to Germanic
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for his people. Tutankhamun ruled as a young pharaoh in ancient Egypt, his ruling was short and a little bumpy at first. Tut’s life was short and interesting as he was thrust into the title at the young age of eight. His
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As the Mesopotamian civilization developed so did their culture. They developed a variety of festivals, ceremonies, traditions, and much more. It had a dense culture followed by variety of activities; Games, Festivals, Music, Dance. Hunting, wrestling and boxing were the most common Games played by Mesopotamian people. They also played major, a game similar to the sport rugby, but played with a ball made of wood. They also played a board game similar to Senet and backgammon, now known as the "Royal
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Throughout human history there have been empires that have risen, and although many have left their marks on the way the modern world is today, all just the same have fallen. Empires such as the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, the Mongol Empire, and the Mesopotamian Empire were very successful during their rule; however fell soon after the deaths of their most powerful rulers. Why is it, that it is easier to create an empire than it is to make one last? First, the way empires are created is by
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The majority of the Zuni Tribe lived on an area on the Zuni River which is called the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. The Zuni people are known for what they made in the 19th century, their silver and turquoise jewelry. The Zuni people were very religious people, always peaceful and never threatening. They have 3 main gods, Earth son father, mother, and moonlight-giving mother. Zuni people lived in adobe residences or pueblos, which are multi-story house house made from enormous stones cemented
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almost no role in egyptian myths. Anubis was depicted in black, a color that symbolized both rebirth and the discoloration of the corpse after embalming. In early dynastic Anubis was portrayed as a Jackal. Anubis was a tomb and grave protector. The ancient Egyptians believed that the preservation of the body and the use of sweet-smelling herbs and plants would help the deceased because Anubis would sniff the mummy and only let the pure move on to a grater place. Priest wore Anubis masks during mummification
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One of the most interesting aspects of the myths of creation of the three cultures of Ute, Hawaiian, and Greek is how they envision their Gods and the beginning or creation. For instance, the Ute’s believed that Manitou or He-She infused the animals, mountains, trees, and all living things into existence, breathing his spirit into them. This encourages its people to live in harmony with all these things, respecting the spirit of Manitou within them. In contrast, the Greek myth of creation asserts
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