As well as many other religions/likewise, traditional religions belong to those, whom practicing and celebrating life-cycle rituals play an essential role throughout the one’s life. In Africa; for example, the most popular yet well-known rituals such as, birth, coming of age, marriage, and death in general concepts are reasonably extensive between each other. First, the native African civilizations and their pattern of performing life-cycle practices are frequently initiated as some type of contributions to the familial/ancestral spirits. These offered gifts are a combination of food such as pumpkins, honey, and yams, with different beverages; for example, water or something stronger left at the worship places “… taken out and poured over the ancestral, burial ground” (Sinaiko, xli). Therefore, birth as a first ritual plays an important part, and shortly after birth, it is crucial to name a newborn baby.
My Sociological Life I come from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya in Africa. Kenya is one of the countries with quite a number of tribes. I believe that there are between 40 and 70 tribes in my country. Culture is the ways of thinking, acting and material objects that together form a people’s way of life. I am a Kamba, a Bantu ethnic group.
While the basic purpose of the Silk Road remained mostly the same, its’ goods and destinations went through many changes. The road started as a small transport route for Eurasian merchants, but later turned into an important economical and cultural necessity. Once Asian products, like spices and fabrics, were used by Europeans, they became dependent on them. This also occurred in Asia, and it began to shape both cultures. Also, due to the large amount of political changes that occurred during this expanse of time, the Silk Road also traveled through the new countries that began when the Roman Empire collapsed.
Being an American does not simply mean living in the United States. It means being loyal, courageous, and hard working. American strive for achievement of the American Dream; to be free, happy, and successful. It also means having the ability to question all of those things. Americans build their morals, ideals, and lives around the idea of freedom.
Explain how improvements in transportation and communication made possible the rise of the West as a powerful, self-conscious region of the new nation. With the market revolution, came a large influx of improvements in transportation and communication. Without these improvements the rise of the western United States would have been a far slower process. By 1784 the US population had boomed and after the War of 1812 the number of land seeking settlers was astounding. Prior too many critical inventions the processes to which America operated under changed little since the colonial era.
However, I feel as though to do something great, you must venture somewhat into the unknown. The United States before that time, had tried to stay away from other countries and their efforts. But after America had expanded its borders and fulfilled their supposed "Manifest Destiny", it was time to look forward. Because of a population increase and other residual factors, there was the need to expand abroad in order to maintain industrial efficiency and prosperity. This was an unknown to America at the time, but I feel as though it is usually better to proactive instead of reactive.
It’s cause they want to become something that shows pride and honor, an American. Along with the name come a number of different benefits such as freedom of speech to express your own opinion, freedom of religion and equality for all, including different sexes, races, religions and status. Being an American means much more than living in the United States. I am very proud of my privileges as an American because many other countries are not fortunate enough to have all these freedoms. Our freedoms are what set American’s apart from other countries.
The fact that not all thanes could be as courageous and have so many heroic achievements for their countries and rulers is why Beowulf seems so ideal and extraordinary. Beowulf's many achievements told throughout the story gives him the appearance of the most faithful of thanes, who has climbed the social ladder not because he has meant to do so, but because he wishes to protect his country and others and give all the credit to its rulers. This sort of behavior gives him a kind and generous nature that can be traced to a kind of chivalry. Chivalry can also be considered a very important role in the creation of a thane's reputation and popularity. Through Beowulf's chivalry, generosity, friendship, and popularity, all of his kingdom and of others knew him for his heroism and loyalty.
At first, it wasn’t international to hinder the freedoms of rising nations, nor to exercise surveillance over foreign power relations. Yet, due to cultural factors regarding the increasing importance of the United States as a world power, the need of the doctrine changed course for expansion. Regarding their foreign policy, this drastic shift in ideology simultaneously affected American
For example, to some, it means living in a place without the limitations put on by their background, ethnicity, social status, race, or way of life. This is depicted in the poem I, Too, Sing America, because the authors American Dream is for equality of all races and ethnicities. To various individuals, it is the chance to become more successful than they originally could have been in their home country. Yet, to others, it is the chance to provide a better education, future, and overall life for their family and children. It is reasonable and logical to infer that America does still provide access to the American dream; however, like many things in America, there are limitations, that in which being the decaying of the American Dream.