Jesus Dominguez Ann Merville Anthropology 20 9 November 2013 Teotihuacan Teotihuacan, located in the highlands of central Mexico, is one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites. Between 100,000 and 200,000 people lived there at its peak around 600 A.D., making it one of the ancient world's largest cities with an urban core covering some twenty square kilometers. Settlement began about 200 B.C. and the basic layout of the city was complete by the mid-second century A.D. Most of the major construction was accomplished within the next hundred years.
The Political Structure of Pompeii OSCAN INSCRIPTIONS SURVIVE THAT DOCUMENT THE POUTical structure of Pompeii before 80 BC. There was a The comitium or 'people's assembly' The comitium was made up of all adult male citizens of the town, including freedmen. By the 1st century AD it functioned solely to elect magistrates and to vote honours. The ordo decurionum This was the legislative body of Pompeii, able to make decisions on any matter that concerned the colony as a whole. Decisions of the ordo were implemented by its magistrates.
Art History I Chapter Seven Summary Roman Art – Key Ideas: Roman Art Roman temples developed during the Republican period echo the Greek prostyle plan. Early evidence of Roman building characteristics can be seen in the sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia at Palestrina, east of Rome. From early 1st century, this complex shows an early use of concrete, barrel vaults, and engaged columns. The Forum of Caesar, constructed during the end of Julius Caesar’s life, furnished the prototype for all later Imperial forums. Impressive examples of Roman architecture in the Provinces include the Pont du Gard and Maison Carree in Nimes.
Crisis Management: An Analysis of the 1947 Texas City Explosion Kevin K. Rice Columbia Southern University Abstract Texas City became the site of the worst industrial catastrophe in United States history when two merchant ships, the SS Grandcamp and SS High Flyer, carrying ammonium nitrate fertilizer exploded on the 16 and 17 April 1947. The Texas City disaster remains the worst industrial accident in US history. This disaster occurred prior to the realization that government entities needed to have emergency management plans. Since this major accident, major improvements have been made in emergency management ;however, the possibility of a disaster is always relative to the seriousness of the threat. This paper is a recounting of the events surrounding the accident, both before, during, and after.
Six Cities- Three questions Constantinople Reasons for significance: the location of the city is as magnificent as it is important. It sits on the Bospourus, the strait that marks the division between Europe; afford entry in the Black sea from the Mediterranean. Economic status: After 1453 the city grew and became a centre of trade, power and culture. The Muslims converted more churches and built new mosques. Often, beside the major mosques, there were schools, hospitals, public kitchens, baths, graveyards and large markets, one of which had 280 shops.
Human impacts – Many buildings collapsed, 18 lives were taken and caravan parks were wrecked. The fire brigade got 6000 calls in less than 24 hours. A ship capsized at Dover and a cross-channel ferry beached at Folkestone. Many power lines were taken down and transport was disrupted for weeks. 3) Preparations + Responses - During the evening of 15 October, radio and TV forecasts mentioned strong winds but indicated heavy rain would be the main feature, rather than strong wind.
In fact the building is also known as Sergius and Bacchus Church which was converted to a Mosque following the Ottoman conquest of the city. It remains the oldest surviving Byzantine monument in Istanbul. Due to numerous internal and external alterations as well as natural disasters that have occurred since its construction, severe cracks, especially in its dome and vaults have developed. The building has been subjected to a number of earthquakes of different level of intensities. The side walls, the vaults and the main dome of the building were damaged partly by cracks appeared at the periphery walls of the
Rulers and Dynasties Julian-Claudian Dynasty - 27 BC to AD 68 The julian claudian dynasty lastesd from 27 BC to AD 68. Julius Ceasar commonly known as Julius Caesar, Dictator of Rome during the era of the Republic. He ruled from 49 BC to 44 BC, which was 5 years of ruling.Then Augustud ceasr came into power in 27 BC to AD 14.He was commonly known because he reigned during the life of Jesus Christ, establishing of permanent frontier, building of roads across the Empire. After that Tiberius "The Emperor who trusted Sejanus and lived in Capri" started reighning Rome. He ruled from AD 14–37, he only ruled for twenty-three years.
Amin: But what IS a senator? Amin: Well, The republic was governed by the Senate, various assemblies, and a number of officials. The Senate was an aristocratic body with many powers, the most important of which were the management of religious affairs, the conduct of foreign policy, and the supervision of revenue collection and expenditures Inez: The Senate was open at first only to patricians, and throughout the history of the republic was controlled by great landowners. The Roman emperors kept the forms of the republic for 200 years. Senate and assemblies continued to meet, and officials were regularly elected.
The plague typically killed sixty to seventy percent of its human victims. It actually wiped out some small villages and towns. Social, economic, and demographics on the society were affected during this time, and in later centuries. How much change to society and economics of the world did this plague cause, and what was the Black Death? The Black Death was another word for the Bubonic plague.