1.The Authorized Version, commonly known as the King James Version, King James Bible or KJV. English translation of Christian Bible. Translation began by the church of england in 1604 and completed in 1611. It was the third official translation into english. The first was the great bible which was made during the reign of kind henry VIII and the second was bishops bible. They started making the new version in 1604 because the puritans(a factino within the church of england) perceived (detected)problems with earlier translations. 2.The translation was done by 47 scholars, all of who were members of the Church of England. The New Testament was translated from Greek, the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew text, while the Apocrypha were translated from the Greek and Latin. Over the course of the 18th century, the Authorized Version supplanted the Latin Vulgate as the standard version of scripture for English speaking scholars. Person ...
King James Bible By Joosep Tiismus Authorized king james version The title page to the 1611 first edition of the Authorized Version Bible by Cornelius Boel shows the Apostles Peter and Paul seated centrally above the central text, which is flanked by Moses and Aaron. In the four corners sit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, authors of the four gospels, with their symbolic animals. The rest of the Apostles (with Judas facing away) stand around Peter and Paul. At the very top is the Tetragrammaton "". William Tyndale translated the New Testament into English in 1525. Archbishop Richard Bancroft was the "chief overseer" of the production of the Authorized Version. Criticism http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/ Sources: http://www.kingjamesbible.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorized_King_James_Version http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/ http://www.biblegateway.com/versions...
British kings and queens Kings King Henry VIII King Henry VIII is arguably the most well-known king of England. Famous for beheading his wives, of which he had six, King Henry VIII also had several children. King James I King James I was already King of Scotland when he got the English crown. King James I was the first ruler to call himself King of Great Britain, as he ruled England, Scotland and Wales. King James was the first King of Great Britain. King William I, the Conqueror King William I, otherwise known as William the Conqueror was born in France on 1028. He became friendly with the current English King, Edward the Confessor. He invaded and attacked England on Edward's death, as he was promised the English crown, but then denied it by the Saxon Harold. King George VI King George VI did not expect to become king, he was the shy brother of Edward VIII who only took the thrown when Edward...
ENGLAND... Normannid: · William I (vallutaja) 1066-1087 · Henry I 1100-1135 · Stephen 1135-1154 · Keisrinna Matilda 1141 Plantagenets: · Henry II 1154-1189 · Richard I (Lõvisüda) 1189-1199 · John I 1199-1216 · Henry III 1216-1272 · Edward I 1272-1307 · Edward II 1307-1327 · Edward III 1327-1377 · Richard II 1377-1399 The house of Lanchester: · Henry IV 1399-1413 · Henry V 1413-1422 · Henry VI 1422-1461, 1470-1471 The house of York: · Edward IV 1461-1470, 1471-1483 · Edward V 1483 · Richard III 1483-1485 Tuudorid: · King Henry VII 1485 - 1509 · King Henry VIII 1509 - 1547 ·...
KING CHARLES I (sinu nimi) Life The second son of King James VI and Annie of Denmark, Charles was born in Dunfermline palace, on 19. November 1600. Charles was a weak and sick child. Charles I liked to collect art He started English Civil War at 1642 He died on 30. January 1649 Family Mama and Papa: James I (19 June 1566 27 March 1625) Anne of Denmark (12 December 1574 2 March 1619) Family Children: Charles James (13 May 1629) Charles II (29 May 1630 6 February 1685) Mary of England (4 November 1631 24 December 1660) James II (14 October 1633 - 6 September 1701) Princess Elizabeth (28 December 1635 8 September 1650) Family Princess Anne (17 March 1637 - 5 November 1640) Princess Catherine (29 June 1639) Henry, Duke of Gloucester (8 July 1640 - 13 September 1660) Princess Henrietta (16 June 1644 - 30 June 1670) Events during his lifetime 1610-Galileo sees the moons of Jupiter from his telescope 1612-Cha...
King William I When William died his lands were divided between his eldest two sons. Robert inherited Normandy, while William became king of England. Died from injuries EDWARD V He and his brother Richard were murdered in the Tower of London Alfred the Great - King of Wessex (part of England). All British modern British monarchs trace from the Wessex line. William I, the Conqueror. Founder of the modern British state. Henry II - added Ireland the British possessions John I - signed Magna Carta, the beginigs of the British constitution Edward I - conquered Wales Edward III - started 100 years war Henry V - Last great warrior king Henry VIII - Broke England away from Catholic church. Elizabeth I - laid the seeds of the British Empire, and tons of other stuff James I - Was King James VI of Scotland, inherited throne from Elizabeth I, united England and Scotland Charles I - Overthrown by Parliament and executed. Replaced by a re...
These two chapters highlight the kinds of commentary Swift makes throughout the novel. By describing a society that chooses its highest officials with silly competitions like seeing who can jump the highest on a tightrope, Swift is poking fun at the way officials are chosen in England. He is also commenting on the disturbing trend of politicians who are willing to do whatever it takes to gain favour in the courtincluding humiliating themselves. The danger of ambition is also figured here; jumping badly can lead to death. Having Gulliver stand with his legs apart so that the Lilliputian armies can walk through is also a ridiculous idea. It is a comment on the pomp and circumstance of English armies. To Swift it seems that armies are often more concerned with looking impressive than with being impressive. This scene might also be an allusion to the Colossus of Rhodes, described in Julius Caesar by Shakespeare as a largerthanlife ...
Aggregation of Scotland with England Tartu Veeriku School 7a Koit Krusberg 25 March 2015 Edward I Lived in 17 June 1239 – 7 July 1307 Nicknames Edward Longshawk, Hammer of the Scottchs 15 children, 10 girls and 5 boys Next king Edward II Edward II Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327 Son of Edward I By the Grace of God, King of England, Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine James VI and I Lived 19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625 Was crowned in 1603 Son of King Henry and Queen Mary Stuart Next king was Charles I of UK Charles I Lived in 19 November 1600 – 30 January 164 King of UK until his execution in 1649 Absolutism Next king was Charles II Charles I References http://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inglise_kodus %C3%B5da http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_I_of_En gland http://en.wikipedia.org/w...
1. What were the two institutions that Henry VII establised? Explain. Henry VII established the Court of Star Chamber to make the barons give up their private armies and overall restored finances by collecting taxes. Also Henry VII extended royal control over local government through the local magistrates called justice of peace. 2. What was the idea of the Act of supremacy? With passing the Act of Supremacy, Henry VIII was made the head of the Church of England and he was now free to divorce Catherine and marry Anne Boleyn. 3. Why did Henry VIII get the title Fidei Defensor? The title was given to him by the pope because Henry VIII was against Protestantism and other religious reforms by J. Calvin and M. Luther. For that, the pope named Henry VIII the Fidei Defensor, meaning Defender of the Faith 4. Why did Mary I get the nickname Bloody Mary? Because during her reign, England became official...
Funk on afroameerika tantsumuusika, milles on esiplaanil rütm. Harmoonia ja meloodia on vähem tähtsad. Rütm on punkteeritud, palju kasutatakse sünkoope. Rütmilistele kitarri-, vaskpilli- ja basskäikudele ning trummiaktsentidele lisandub gospellik laulmisstiil. Funk tekkis 1960 aastate keskosa lõpul, kui afroameerika muusikud sulandasid soul'i, soul jazzi ja R&B ühtseks ja rütmiliseks uueks muusikastiiliks. Tuntumad esitajad on Tower of Power, The Commodores, James Brown jt. Fungi muusika oli aeglane, seksikas, vaba ja tantsitav. Fungi selged afroameerika muusikalise väljenduse iseloomujooned tulenevad Lääne Aafrika muusikatraditsioonidest ja leiavad oma varaseimad väljendused hingelistest, töö või kiidu hüüetest, gospelist ja blues'ist. Funk muusika on souli, soul jazzi ja R&B segu. Funk muusika hõlmab enda alla ka Electro muusika (mis on kombineeritud elektroonilise muusikaga ja funk'iga. See on sisuliselt nagu Funk ning säilitab F...
Oo, sport, sa oled raha Raha paneb rattad käima nagu ütleb vanasõna. Olgu siis rubla, kroon või euro, kõik nad on elu aluseks. Me vajame neid poes, tööl, sööklas ehk ühesõnaga igalpool. Vanasti hinnati tehtud tööd kullaga, mis on võrdeline tänapäeva valuutaga. Sport on üks valdkondasid, kus liiguvad tohutud summad. Kindlasti poleks vale öelda, et kõige suuremad summad ainult kui välja arvata naftaäri. Hetkel on maailma parimaks korvpalluriks tituleeritud Lebron James, keda avalikus tunneb ka The King.(ing. k. - kuningas). Lähemalt uurides tema sissetulekuid, siis see vastab kõik tõele, mida tema headuse kohta räägitakse. Tema kuue aasta palk värskelt sõlmitud Florida poolsaare Miami võistkonnaga on väärt 113 miljonit dollarit. Hämmastav, kas pole? Kui teha lihtne arvutus, siis normaalne eestlane teenib aastas umbes 120 000 krooni, järelikult ei teeni üks 10 000 kuus saav inimene seda summat kunagi, mida teenib Lebron James aastas.Tuua...
Stonehenge One of the best known ancient wonders of the world, 5000 years old Megalith monument, built by western mediterraneans during 3000-1600 BC Circular structure, large standing stones, aligned with rising sun at teh solstice Attlers and bones were sued to dig pits that hold the stones The Celts in Britain and their legacy 700-200 BC celts invade Britain Gaels or Goehls(Ireland and Scotland),Cymri(Wales) and Brythons(gave name to Brittany) Fierce fighters,superb horsemen.Most of them farmers, lived in thatched houses Good at art, craftmanship, used iron Divided into tribes, ruled by kings, only in face of danger would they choose a single leader Legacy- hill-forts, farms, churches, field system, woodland, pasture, weapons, iron objects, langugae, culture Caesar in Britain The great Roman Emperor Firts came 55 BC to gather information, celts ...
Edinburgh Castle UK, Scotland an ancient stronghold. History a centre of military activity. Human habitation since 9th century BC. Nowadays Scotland's second-most-visited tourist attraction. The New Barrack Block is home to the official headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. St. Margaret's Chapel the oldest surviving building in the castle and in Edinburgh. dates from the early 12th century. King David I built it as a private chapel for the royal family. He dedicated it to his mother, Saint Margaret of Scotland, who died in the castle in 1093. St. Margaret's Chapel Crown Square the citadel at the top of the castle. 15th century (during the reign of King James III) as the main courtyard of the castle. Before 1818 it was known as Palace Yard. Royal Palace former Royal Apartments. 15th century residence of the later Stewart mon...
Scotland Overview Flag-Saltire Royal Standard of Scotland Edinburgh, Glasgow First Minister Alex Salmond 78,387km² 5,222,100 St Andrew History Picts (Celtic tribe) Romans named scotland Caledonia The Scots Queen Mary was forced to abdicate the Scottish throne in 1567. National Symbols Thistle Declaration of Arbroath Tartan Bagpipes Kilt Honours of Scotland Crown, Sword and sceptre are from late fifteenth and early sixteenth century. Crown was made in 1540. Pope Julius II presented the sword to King James IV in 1507. The sceptre was made in 1494 and was presented to King James IV by Pope Alexander VI Honours of Scotland Language Have spoken Pictish, Scottish Gaelic similar Norse, Norman- to Irish, it is French and Brythonic recognised a...
The Renaissance In the history the Middle Ages were followed by the Renassance period. During this period a new class called bourgeoeisie came into being. This is the period when monarchies based on nationality were estabilished. The Renaessance started in Italy In the 14th century. Then it spread all over Europe, reached England in 16th century. The struggle for power culminated in a war called The War of Roses. It was a civil war between two dynasties, families. They had different emblems on one side the Yorks (white rose) other Lancasters (red). They couldn't decide who gets the throne. War ended 1485. A new dynasty came to throne, Tudor, the first king in this dynasty was Henry Vll. When he came to throne a period of stability followed because he built a nation based state. He was good at diplomacy.He could avoid quarrels and wars with neigbouring countries. France, Spain - greatest enemies.So he ...
History of Great Britain Prehistory (55BC) no written records 6th 3rd c. BC the Celts came to British isles hill figures, hill forts, stone circles ( Stonehenge ) RomanBritain (55BC 400AD) Julius Caesar, named the country Albion Hadrian's Wall, villas, roads, the town of Bath The AngloSaxon, Danish and Norman invasions Germanic tribes settled and stayed Anglia Christianity was brought, religion became important, churches were built 8th century = raids by the Vikings and the Danes 1016 1042 : Under Danish rule ( York was the capital ) 1042 : local AngloSaxons regain their rule 1066 : Normans arrive ( the Norman conquest ) Medieval Britain (106615th c.) the Battle of Hastings William the Conqueror a new AngloNorman state the feudal system introduced the rule of the king and church strengthened centralised country, military rule Scotland, Wales and Ire...
S C O T L A N D GENERAL OVERVIEW Territory: 31, 510 sq miles Highest peak: Ben Nevis 1343m Population: 5, 055, 000 National emblem: the thistle Capital: Edinburgh National flower: the bluebell Islands: About 790 National instrument: bagpipes Lakes: the best- known is Loch Ness, famous for National dish: haggis Nessie, its mythical monster Scotland is also famous for: whisky, kilts and sheep · One of the four constituent nations which form the UK · They have their own money, system of law, history, stamps, deep- rooted customs, traditions and ancient language- Gaelic · Most people speak the Scottish dialect becoming endangered language · Weather unpredictable · Breat...
BRITISH HISTORY 17TH-19TH CENTURY SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY ☄ When James I became the first English king of the Stuart dynasty, he was already king of Scotland, so the crowns of these two countries were united. ☄ The kind of Middle English spoken in lowland Scotland had developed into a written language known as Scots ☄ The Scottish Protestant church adopted English rather than Scots bibles ☄ Religion and politics are inextricably linked ☄ Some people tried to kill the king because he wasn't Catholic enough and another king had been killed, partly because he seemed too Catholic ☄ Anger grew in the country at the way that the Stuart monarchs raised money ☄ Puritanism- ideological Protestantism ☄ Some of them thought the luxurious lifestyle of the king and his followers was immoral. They were also fiercely anti-Catholic and suspicious of the apparent sympathy t...
Britain History Pre-Norman Britain The Iberians brought their metal-working skills and the first real civilization to Britain in the third millennium B.C and were overrun by various Celtic invasions that began in the 8th century. The Celts introduced their tribal organization and an early form of agriculture before they were forced westward by the Roman invasion. Forms of Celtic language are still spoken in Britain. Romans (with Julius Caesar in the head of them) first tried to occupy Britain in 55 B.C., but there was a rebellion in Gaul so they had to leave to fight against it. Next time they came in 43 A.D. and their leader was Emperor Claudius. Romans brought a lot with them. Their brought paved roads, the sites of important cities, the seeds of Christianity, the Roman law, Roman baths, language and advanced civilization. They also built Hadrian's Wall in 122 A.D. Romans occupied...
Queen Anne Anne's reign (8 March 1702 1 August 1714) · Queen of England, Scotland, Ireland in 1702 · Became the first sovereign of the Kingdom of Great Britain · Last monarch of the House Of Stuart · reigned for twelve years until her death in August 1714. Anne's life · Born at St. James Palace, London · Anne suffered as a child from an eye infection and was sent to France · Anne returned from France in 1670. · On 28 July 1683, Anne married · Anne's husband died in October 1708 Family · Father James II and VII First wife- Lady Anne Hyde Second wife Mary of Modena · Grandmother Henrietta Maria · Sister Mary · Aunt Henrietta Anne · Uncle King Charles II Anne's son · Anne suffered great personal misfortune · She had been pregnant at least eighteen times · Only who survived infancy was William Was Duke of Gloucester on his seventh birthday Anne awarded him the Order of the Garter at ...
Ohio Location • Ohio is one of the 50 states of the United States, placed in the Region pf the Great Lakes Area 116 096 km2 45 339 km² Population Ohio Estonia • 11 613 423 • 1 315 944 • 8x Flag • stripes: symbolize roads and waterways of Ohio • triangle: represents the hills and valleys of Ohio • stars: The 13 stars grouped about the circle represent the original states of the union; the 4 stars added to the peak of the triangle symbolize that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the The Capital - Columbus • Columbus is the capital, the largest, and the most populous city of the U.S. • It’s located near the geographic center of the state, although parts of the city also extend into Delaware and Fairfield counties Famous people born in Ohio • Neil Alden Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. • He was an astronaut of the FISHNET and he was the first h...
Burger King Burger King (NYSE: BKC), often abbreviated to BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants. The first restaurant was opened in Miami, Florida in 1954 by James McLamore and David Edgerton, and has since used several variations of franchising to expand its operations. Burger King Holdings Corporation is the parent company of Burger King; in the United States it operates under the Burger King Brands title while internationally it operates under the Burger King Corporation banner. It is a publicly traded company with investment firms of TPG Capital, L.P., Bain Capital, and Goldman Sachs each owning about 25% of the company. At the end of its fiscal year 2007, Burger King reported that there are more than 11,300 outlets in 69 countries; 66% are in the United States and 90% are privately owned and operated. The company has more than 37,000 employees serving approximately 11.4 million ...
King Charles l Jaanika, Annabel Life • In 1604 to England • 1625 spoused • Reigned from 1625-1641 • 1628 he prorouged English Parliament • 1630 child Charles • 1649 executed Family • Father- James VI of Scotland and I of England • Mother- Anne of Denmark • Got married in 1589 • Brother Henry Important things during his lifetime •Born in Scotland •Brothers death •Coronation •Wife •War with Scots •Death
1) General facts The UK: * the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was formed in 1801 * it covers 243,610 sq km * everybody from the UK is called British * the capital city is London * is made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland which in turn are divided into counties * the flag is called the Union Jack which is a combination of the flags of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland * the population is about 60,000,000 people, the population density is 242 people/sq km * its coasts are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, Saint George's Channel, and the Irish Sea. It is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel * the United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who is also the Queen and Head of State of fifteen other Commonwealth Realms, such as Can...
Casino Royale Näitlejad: James Bond Daniel Graig Ta on võitnud palju auhindu (enamus seoses Casino Royale'iga), ning teda võib veel näha filmides nagu Munich, Layer Cake, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider ja paljudes teistes. Vesper Lynd Eva Green Tema on uustulnuk. Royale tegi temast ühe kuulsamaid näitlejaid. Enne seda oli tal ka väike roll Kingdom of Heaven'is. Le Chiffre Mads Mikkelsen Palju auhindu võitnud Taani näitleja. Teinud kaasa väga palju Saksamaa ja Rootsi filmides, arvatavasti tuntakse teda ära kõige rohkem King Arthur'ist. M Judi Dench Ta on võitnud oskari, 27 auhinda ja olnud 48'sal kandideerimisel. On teinud kaasa enamustes Bond'i filmides. Lavastaja: Martin Campbell Ta on lavastanud ka eelmiseid Bond'i filme. Samuti on ta lavastaja The Legend of Zorro ja The Mask of Zorro'le. Tootjad: Barbara Broccoli Tootja ka paljudele eelmistele Bond'i filmidele. Sama kehtib ka...
1: When was London founded, and by whom? London, England was founded in A.D. 43 by the Romans 2: What was its original name? Londinium 3: What happened to London in 61 AD? 61 AD Boadicea, the queen of a tribe of Britons, led a rebellion against the Romans 4: What was the population of London in the second century AD? Around 60,000 5: What happened in 851 AD? 6: What did Alfred the Great do? He defended Anglo-Saxon England from Viking raids, formulated a code of laws, and fostered a rebirth of religious and scholarly activity. His reign exhibits military skill and innovation, sound governance and the ability to inspire men and plan for the future, piety and a practical commitment to the support of religion, personal scholarship and the promotion of education. 7: What did Ethelred do at London Bridge? King Ethelred burnt down the bridge to split apart the invading forces of the Dane Svein Haraldsson 8: Who controlled London from 101...
JIMI HENDRIX Koostas: Reijo Kään Jimi Hendrix (sünninimi Johnny Allen Hendrix, hiljem James Marshall Hendrix; 27. november 1942 Seattle, USA ) oli USA kitarrist, laulja ja helilooja, kes on tuntud oma fantaasiarikka ning psühhedeelse kitarrikäsitluse poolest. Teda peetakse üheks mõjukaimaks kitarristiks rokiajaloos. Lapsepõlv. Kui Jimi sündis oli isa veel sõjaväes. Üksinda poega kasvatav ema, kes oli Jimi sündides vaid 18-aastane, pani pojale esialgu nimeks Johnny Allen Hendrix. Kuid kui isa 3 aasta pärast sõjast tagasi jõudis, leidis ta poja nime mittesobiva olevat ning muutis selle ära James Marshalliks, enda nime järgi. Jimil oli veel 2 venda ja 2 õde. Noor Jimmy tundis erakordselt suurt huvi muusika vastu,Imetlusväärne on Jimi juures ka see, et ta oli täielikult iseõppinud ning ei osanud nooti lugeda, mis sundis teda veelgi rohkem keskenduma muusika kuulamisele. J...
British history Roman Britain Roman Britain was those parts of the island of Great Britain controlled by the Roman Empire between 43 and about 410. The Romans referred to their province as Britannia. Prior to the Roman invasion, Iron Age Britain already had cultural and economic links with Continental Europe, but the invaders introduced new developments in agriculture, urbanization, industry and architecture, leaving a legacy that is still apparent today. Historical records beyond the initial invasion are sparse, although many Roman historians mention the province in passing. Most of the knowledge of the period stems from archaeological investigations and especially epigraphic evidence. The invasion force in AD 43 was led by Aulus Plautius.It is not known how many Roman legions were sent; only one legion, the II Augusta, commanded by the future emperor Vespasian, ...
The Conjuring (2013) The Conjuring The Conjuring is based on a true story, THE CONJURING tells the horrifying tale of how world renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. The Conjuring Was directed by James Wan Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, Joey King Was based on a true story Production Company: New Line Cinema Genres: Horror, thriller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k10ETZ41q5o
Jimi Hendrix James Marshall ,,Jimi" Hendrix (sündinud Johnny Allen Hendrix, elanud november 27, 1942- september 18, 1970) oli Ameerika kitarrist ja laulja ning laulukirjutaja. Teda peetake läbi aegade parimaks elektrikitarristiks. Tema eeskujudeks olid B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf ja Albert King, kes olid bluesi artistid. Mängis kitarridega: · Fender Stratocaster · Gibson Flying V · Gibson SG Kõige rohkem esinemisi ja salvestusi mängis Hendrix Stratocasteriga , mis on ülalnäidatud pildil. The Jimi Hendrix Experience The Jimi Hendrix Experience oli 1960ndate lõpus tegutsenud inglise rock-ansambel, mille keskseks kujuks oli kitarrist ja laulja Jimi Hendrix. Tuntumad lood on "Purple Haze", "Foxy Lady", "Fire", "Hey Joe", "Little Wing", "Voodoo Child" ja Bob Dylani "All Along the Watchtower". Ansambel loodi 1966. aastal. Esialgu arvati, et see on Jimi Hendrixi saateansambel, ...
Years 1154-1485 Henry I was the first unquestioned ruler. One of the most important kings in the Middle Ages. He had lands in Britain & France. Then the government was the monarch, a person, not a place. He had more land than any pervious king. After his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine, he also ruled the lands south of Anjou. His empire stretched from the Scottish border to the Pyrenees. England provided most of its wealth, but the heart was Anjou. Henry II began to regain royal control. During the war some barons had become very powerful. He pulled down some of their castles. He tried to restore law & order. He wanted the same kind of justice to be used everywhere. He appointed his own judges to travel around the country. They dealt with crimes & disagreements over poverty. Serious offences were tried in the king's court. At first they had no special knowledge or training. They were trusted to use common se...
LONDON HISTORY PERIOD EVENTS PEOPLE The Celtic period (400 BC Name: Celtic words (Llyn (a lake) + AD 43) Dun (a fort or strong place) ) Not important The Roman occupation (AD 43 Londinium not important Boadicea a revolt against - AD 410) politically. An important trading the Roman conquest centre. Devastation AD 61. Rebuilt. Roman walls built in AD 200. Anglo Saxons (AD 400 Destroyed the Roman towns. Many 1066) kingdoms. London in ruins. King Egbert one Flourishing. Attacks by Vikings. kingdom England (the 9th ...
The United States is a democracy. The Constitution, laws and traditions of the United States give the people the right to determine who will be the leader of their nation, who will make the laws and what the laws will be. The Constitution also guarantees individual freedom to all. In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the New World. Within a few years, the more powerful nations of Europe were claiming great areas there and establishing colonies to support their claims. Most of the colonists were English, but there were also Germans in Pennsylvania, Swedes in Delaware and Dutch in New York. Some of the early British colonists had come to the New World in hopes of enriching themselves, some came because Britain forced them to leave and some because of the opportunity , which did not exist for them in Europe, to own land or practice a trade. But there were also reasons, which had great influence on the shaping of the political system of...
ENGLISH LITERATURE Ancient Britain Lived on the British Isles in the 1st millenium. They most probably came from Eastern Europe and belonged to the Celtic race and also spoke Celtic. They were primitive hunters- gatherers, farmers. Some Celtic words are still used in modern English, however they are used mostly in place names. For example: · avon river · cumb valley · ford shallow place in the river Ancient Britons had their own religion and priests or druids and temples. In the year 55 BC Britain became a Roman province. Romans were highly developed and had their own language latin, which has also greatly influenced English. The military occupation of the Isles ended in 410 AD. The Romans eventually brought Christianity to Britain. Hadrian's wall on the border of Scotland and England. It began constru...
50 cent life story 1.What is the artist 50 cent real name? 2.How old he was when he started singing? 3.what year did he start singing? 4.when he was born? 5.what kind type of music he makes does? 6.Is 50 cent solo orb and artist? Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper. In 1996, when he was 21 years old, Jackson started rapping in a friend's basement.He is sing alone.50 Cent was ranked as the sixth-best artist of the 2000s by Billboard magazine. The magazine also ranked him as the fourth top male artist and as the third top rapper behind Eminem and Nelly. 50 Cent is currently working on his fifth studio album, Street King Immortal, which is to be released in Spring 2013.
By Josua By Kalle Scottish and Welsh Scottish Heroes! By Kalle William Wallace -was lesser nobility -Alexander III 1286 -everyone wanted the throne -asked help from Edward -had a weak king, John -mercenary -giant -assassinated a high sheriff -forest base -evaded capture until 1305 -executed -controlled Andrew de Moray -scottish general -was quite rich -political influence -held up quite well -the rebellion -died in battle -controlled the n...
Mary Stuart Mary, Queen of Scots Mary was born in 8th December 1542. Also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland She became queen when her father, James V died six days after her birth. First marriage Mary was sent by her mother, Mary of Guise, to be raised at the court of the French king Henry II. She was married in 1558 to Francis II. When Francis died Mary returned to Scotland. Francis II and Mary Stuart Scotland She was distrusted because of her Catholic upbringing. In 1565 the red-haired queen married her ambitious cousin Lord Darnley She became a victim of intrigues among the Scottish nobles. Darnley murdered Mary's confidant David Riccio. The murder of Riccio Third marriage Lord Darnley was murdered in 1567. The suspect was Bothwell. Ignoring objections by the jealous Scottish nobility, Mary married Bothwell. England ...
History exam *Stonehenge - is a monument located in England. It is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world and is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. The surrounding circular, earth bank and ditch, have been dated to about 3100 BC. Stonehenge was produced by a culture with no written language. Many aspects of Stonehenge remain subject to debate. There is little or no direct evidence for the construction techniques used by the Stonehenge builders. *The Celts in Britain and their legacy The Cets lived in Britain in The Iron Age. They were warring tribes who were battleful amongst themselves as well as inter-tribal war. They were not centrally governed. The Celts brought iron working, iron ploughs and metal swords, horses, wheels and chariots - all these things gave them an instant superiority over the native tribes. The Celts built a number ...
BALMORAL CASTLE Mikk Kull 9.B Nõo Põhikool 2012 Castle Muutke teksti laade Teine tase Kolmas tase Neljas tase Viies tase Location Balmoral Castle /bælmrl/ is a large estate house in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located near the village of Crathie, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of Ballater and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) east of Braemar. Location Muutke teksti laade Teine tase Kolmas tase Neljas tase Viies tase History King Robert II of Scotland (13161390) had a hunting lodge in the area. A house at Balm...
CClilcikckicioconn totoadaddppicitc uturere James Patterson · Born in 1947 march 22 · Was ranked sixty-six among the Top Celebrities of 2006 by Forbes magazine. · Horror novelist Stephen King has dismissed Patterson's bibliography as being made up of "dopey thrillers. When the Wind Blows Movie. United States. Scientific experiments. Called School. Characters Max Frannie Kit (Tom) Matthew Uncle Thomas Dr. Peyser Gillian Adam(Michael adopted by Gillian), Eve, Thomas, Wendy, Peter(twins), Ozymandias, Icarus Stricker Story Max Escapes Kit arrives to Colorado Frannie saw's Max Uncle thomas finds Mathhew Max gets help Uncle thomas finds max from, but she get's away with Kit and Frannie...
Tristan & Isolde is set in Britain and Ireland, in the Early Middle Ages, after the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. The scattered British settlements are in the process of becoming unified under Lord Marke (Rufus Sewell), who wishes to fortify England against attacks by the Irish king Donnchadh (David O'Hara). The Cornish knight Tristan of Aerygone (James Franco) engages in combat with Morholt, leader of Donnchadh's army and to whom Princess Isolde (Sophia Myles) has been promised in marriage. Though he kills Morholt and Donnchadh's army is overrun, Tristan is severely wounded in the fight and believed dead, though he is in fact only suffering the effects of having been sliced in the abdomen by Morholt's poisoned sword. Tristan's body is put out to sea on a funeral boat which eventually washes up along the shores of Ireland. He is discovered by Isolde and her maid Bragnae, who administer an antidote that revives him and t...
16th century (Tudors) 1. Henry VII - avoided wars, careful with money, didnt have expensive parties, was a rather shadowy figure 2. Henry VIII- brilliant scholar, excellent knight, good-looking, ambitious, self- centered, loved expensive clothes and parties. Wasted his fathers money very quickly and had 6 wives. His first wife couldnt give birth to a baby boy and they only had a daughter. His next wife only gave birth to a girl too. His next wife gave birth to a boy but died after the labor. He didnt like his 4th wife so he sent her back. His fifth wife was young and beautiful but had many lovers and Henry didnt like it so she was sent to the Tower and was beheaded. HIs 6th wife survived. 3. Edward- was sickly and ruled only for a few years and then he died 4. Mary Tudor/Bloody Mary- was catholic and killed many protesntants. Ruled only f...
Contents Introduction...................................................3 London's early history.....................................45 The people of London......................................6 Buildings and bridges......................................7 Intruduction London is the capital of the united kingdom (UK), which is made up of Great Britain(England, Scotland, Wales) and Northern Ireland. The city lies in the southeast of England and covers an area of about 1,578 square kilometres on either side of the River Thames. With population of seven million, London is by far the largest city in the UK. Birmingham, the second largest, has just over one million inhabitants. Cultural life London is the worldclass centre. It has more than40 theatres, where audiences enjoy everything from musicals to William Shakespeare's plays. The city also ...
Filmimuusika TOP 4 1. Suur Gatsby (ingl.k The Great Gatsby) Režissöör: Baz Luhrmann Stsenaristid: Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce, F. Scott Fitzgerald Filmimuusika: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5snA5TEse9w Filmimuusika autor: Craig Armstrong Craig Armstrong on sündinud 29. aprillil 1959. aastal. Ta on šoti helilooja kaasaegse orkestrimuusika, elektroonika ja filmimuusika alal. Peale akadeemia lõpetamist aastal 1981, on ta sellest ajast kirjutanud muusikat Royal Shakespeare Company’le, Royal Scottish National Orchestra’le ja London Sinfonietta’le. Ta on võitnud hulgaliselt auhindu ja teda hinnatakse kõrgelt ning kiidetakse hästi. Craig Armstron’i tuntumate filmimuusikate juurde kuuluvad ka: Moulin Rouge! (2001) Love Actually (Armastus on see...) (2003) World Trade Center (Maailma Kaubanduskeskus) (2006) Elizabeth: The Golden Age (Elizabeth: Kuld...
Soul ja funk 1. Mis on mõjutanud soul muusikat? ● Ameerika afroameeriklaste muusikast ● soul, tähendab inglise keeles hing, võeti kasutusele 1961 ● kiriku gospel muusika Millised stiilid on koondunud funk-muusikas? ● gospel ● blues ● rhythm and blues 2. Keda peetakse souli ja funky rajajateks? ● Ray Charles ● Aretha Franklin 3. Soul muusika oli seotud mitme plaadifirmaga Tamla Motown -suund oli tantsumuusika -sünkopeeritud rütmiga bassikäigud -keerukas orkestratsioon -keel ja vaskpillide kasutamine -kvaliteetsed lindistused The Temptations, The Supremes, The Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross Stax -lihtsamad laulud -vähem meloodilised -rämedavõitu viidates gospelile ja bluesile -gospeli stiilis improvatsioon -seksuaalse alatooniga laulud -harmoonia oli lihtne, põhinedes kolmel põhiakordil (I-IV-V). -Hook-line-võtet esines tunduvalt vähem kui Tamla Motowni lugudes. -saatepillidena olid tavaliselt kitarr,...
LONDON The history of the town is very closely linked with the history of the country itself. The name probably comes from the celtic words Llyn, which means a lake, and Dun, which means a fort or a strong place. Although the site was not important during the Celtic period (400 BC 43 AD) During the Roman occupation Londinium, as it was called then, was not influential politically, but was, however an important crossing point for the romans over the river Thames. Londinium was at a very good place, so it soon became a trading centre. In AD 61 the city was devastated by Boudicca, who led a revolt againt the Roman conquest of Britain. The city was burned down and its inhabitants massacred. London was rapidly rebuilt, becoming the capital of the province Britannia. AD 122 Roman walls were built around it as a Around AD 400 the Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain. They destroyed the roman towns and formed many kingdoms that were hostile to one a...
Jazzmuusika Aleks Post Jazzmuusika USA Euroopa Aafrika Jazzi kujunemine USA mustanahaliste töölauludest Nt: plantation songs istandustelaulud Bluusist Spirituaalidest Euroopa muusikast eristab jazzi kolm põhilist elementi Teatud suhe rütmi, mida nimetatakse "õõtseks" (SWING); Muusika esitamise spontaansus ja vitaalsus, milles olulist rolli etendab improvisatsioon; Helikeel ja fraseerimismaneer, mis peegeldab jazzmuusikute esituse individuaalsust. Jazzi varasemaks väljendusvormiks on peetud ragtime´i mille võidukäik kestis 18971917. Esialgu varase jazzi spetsiifiline klaveristiil, milles vasaku käe ühtlaselt rõhutatud marsirütmis liikumisele oli vastandatud tugevasti sünkopeeritud meloodia paremas käes. Peagi mängiti ragtime´i ka orkestrimuusikana. Tuntumad esindajad: Scott Joplin (18681917), Thomas Turpin (18851922) Ferdi...
Country Study Mari-Liis Luukas 11c The British Isles Administrative / d'mnstrtv / haldus- Self-governing / self'gvn / isemajandav, iseseisev Legislative assembly/ 'ledsltv 'sembl/ seadusandlik kogu The British Isles is the name of a group of islands washed by the North Sea in the east and the ...
AfroAmeerika muusika ja kultuurid Tiina Linna Kultuuri arenemine Räpkultuur arenes välja hiphop kultuurist, mis omakorda sai alguse 1970ndatel aastatel New York'ist, täpsemalt South Bronxist, kui madalama klassi tumedanahaliste noorte (mustade ja puertoricalaste) kultuur. Kui 1960ndatel ehitati Bronxiläbivat kiirteed, jäid väga paljud inimesed kodutuks ning uued etnilised grupid hakkasid endale looma uut kultuurikeskkonda. Räpkultuur on sotsiaalpoliitilise olukorra tulemus, mille all need oma nahavärvi tõttu kannatasid. Kultuur koosneb Hiphopkultuur koosnes algselt graffitist, breaktantsust ning räpmuusikast, mis kõik üksteist täiendasid DJ'd näiteks kandsid graffitistiilis Tsärke ja graffiti kunstnikud maalisid seintele pilte teemadel, mida käsitlesid parajasti populaarsed laulud. Selline kooseksisteerimine ei olnud mõistagi rahulik protses...
Shakespeare Elulugu · Was born in 1564, probably on April 23, in the small country town of Stratford-on- Avon · Father was a prosperous glove maker and held several important positions in the town government · Mother, Mary Arden, was the daughter of a wealthy landowner · By the age of 7, Shakespeare was probably attending the local grammar school · In 1582, at the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway (26), the daughter of a farmer who lived about a mile from Stratford · Daughter Susanna (born in 1583) and twins, Hamnet and Judith (born in 1585; Hamnet died in 1596) · From 1585 to 1592, a period some scholars call ,,the lost years" · From 1592 the recors about Shakespeare are much fuller. · Sometime during the lost years Shakespeare moved to London and became part of the city's busy theatrical life · By 1594 he was a shareholder, or part owner, in one London's most popu...
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