* Since this power was divinely given, there was a direct connection between the ruler and their god. * Zhou placed great emphasis on the veneration of ancestors and the family unit was the most important organizational structure. * During the Zhou dynasty iron metallurgy spread to China. Classical Civilizations * Greece * Politics revolved around the concept of the polis or city-state. * Two most famous cities were Athens and Sparta * Relied heavily on trade as the cornerstone of its economy.
SUN AND ANCESTRAL WORSHIP Another theory suggests that Stonehenge and Southern Circle were places of worship. It is believed that the sun and the ancestors where worshiped at these sites. It is believed that because many Stone Age communities saw their ancestors as gods or spiritual guides and the sun as a life sustaining god, that Stonehenge could have been a place of worship to these communities. PLACE OF HEALING Further Theories suggest that Stonehenge could have been a sacred healing ground. This theory is supported by remains discovered where disease or illness was evident.
– Altar in the Palace set up for Oba Ovaonramwen, Benin City, 1959, Photo by Frank Willett, (Willitt, Torsney & Richie 1994:64) Divine Kingship and Ancestor Worship. When the first Portuguese discovered the Benin culture they saw that Kingship played a central role in the political, religious and social strata of these people. (Maré 2000:60) The divinity of the Oba’s of the Eweka dynasty sprang from their decent from Oranmyan of Ife. It was believed that these Ogise were “sky kings” who constituted a
“All round are a number of small shrines, each containing its god and having its own name and cult, and some of them also their own springs.” (Radice, 217) We see that as far back as the time of the “deified” Emperor Augustus (27 BCE – 14 ACE), the place has held a special meaning, for it was Augustus who was presented the site in his honor by the locals of Hispellum. To trace back the importance of religious locations and structures, we can reference “Gilgamesh” and the temples of Ur and Uruk. It is believed that the recently unearthed temples held great importance in the lives of everyday Sumerians. It was here that priests would climb on-high to present offerings to the gods in the hopes of receiving blessings and to gain favor. In many ways, the polytheistic tendencies of the Romans mirror that of ancient Sumerians.
If the company wants to be successful, the store must decide what market the product will thrive in, what the competition is and how to market the product given the retailer’s available resources (Marketing considerations for small-scale specialty food producers, 2007). With Kudler Fine Foods’ emphasis on gourmet items, they have created a niche market for their products. Niche marketing allows companies to target a very specific audience and to give them exactly what they want or need (Levinson & Lautenslager, 2005). By conducting market research, Kudler Fine Foods can narrow in on the wants and needs of its customers. Market research is not something a company should do on its own.
The company wants customers to feel no matter what type of day they have they can come to enjoy organic bake goods and a relaxing atmosphere at Delight Bakery Café. Delight Bakery Café SWOTT analysis report will need to focus on questions pertaining to the company’s strengths, advantages, resources, market strength, and what makes them stand out from their competition. The SWOTT report will gather internal and external information on the company from surveys on customer’s opinions along with the competition this will help to identify the company strength. The next step will be to identify the company weakness by asking questions like what can we improve on or what changes would you like to see in the future. The company needs to identify what is the contributing factor in loss sales and revenue.
According to Modernization Theory, the way “to create an economy is based on industrial production and capitalist business practices” (207-175). The secondhand clothing industry was created because more than enough was produced for consumer societies; this industry is commonly associated with charity but in reality it is a business run by capitalists who serve their own interests. The industrial advancements that these businesses have made have inhibited competitive manufacturing with third world civilizations, as well as disrespected cultural rights and forced globalization. The Neoclassical Economic Theory understands third world workers “to be in transition from traditional to modern practices” (2007-134), but anthropologists have documented apparent resiliency of pre-capitalist institutions. One example of a pre-capitalist institution is foraging which according to Marshall Sahlins (2007-127) is a cultural choice by the people whom desired little and
Jeff Watson 17 February 2012 HIST 1061 TA: Kyle English Caius Gracchus: Rabble Rouser or Social Reformer? Throughout history, one of the main questions surrounding the legacies of great politicians is what their true motives were. Were they principally concerned with the common good of their constituents, or were they power hungry, bent on doing whatever they could to obtain popularity? This is the dilemma that surrounds the legacy of Caius Gracchus, a politician who served in the Roman government during the second century BCE. Considered a man of the people, Caius enacted many public works and laws aimed at benefitting the common man.
In this paper I will discuss the philanthropic acts of Prometheus from Hesiod's Theogony and how they reflected on John D. Rockefeller Jr and his contributions to society. I will also explain the hectic relationship between Zeus and Prometheus and relate it to the relationship between Nelson Rockefeller and one of his artists Diego Rivera. Lastly I will propose that the Rockefeller's saw some aspects of themselves in each of the mythical artworks in the Rockefeller Center. In Hesiod’s Theogony, Prometheus loves human beings. He wants them to progress civilization so he does what is necessary.
In contrast, author "Spend, Spend, Spend. It's the American Way" (Shiller), Robert J. Shiller, in his perceptive by consumers shopping it helps out the economy. Author of "How Companies Learn Your Secrets" (Duhigg), Charles Duhigg wrote an article how a statistician can learn your secrets as a shopper. I think if consumers are getting more for there money I don't see anything wrong with huge cooperations advising consumers to shop when there is sale or coupons being mail to them. It helps the consumer save and also helps the economy in a positive way.