`Since' refers to a point in past time. A We use adverbials of time to say when something happens. We often use noun groups called time expressions as adverbials of time. yesterday, today, tomorrow last year, next Saturday, next week the day after tomorrow, last night, · the other day · Do not use the prepositions `at', `in', `on'!!! Prepositional phrases as adverbials of time: `at' is used with: clock times: at eight o'clock, at three fifteen religious festivals: at Christmas, at Easter mealtimes: at breakfast, at lunchtimes specific periods: at night, at the weekend, at weekends, at half-term `in' is used with: · seasons: in autumn, in the spring years and centuries: in 1985, in the year 2000, in the nineteenth century months: in July, in December parts of the day: in the morning, in the evenings Note that we also use `in' to say that something will happen during or after a period of time in the future. ·
Family values are good or bad, which depends on parents, because they teach how to behave outside the home. Material values are things that allow us to survive, these are the basic needs, like food, clothes and protection from the environment. Spiritual values are the importance we give to non-material aspects in our lives. These are the parts of our needs and makes ust o feel fulfilled. They add meaning and foundation to our life, as do religious beliefs. Moral values are the behaviors we give to the society. Anna-Maria Many people can not buy expensive things, that does not mean, that they does not have valuable things. They value things, what they have, like home, family, friends etc. They can not miss those expensive things, because they never had these things. I think people with less
lies to save an innocent life. Most of the time the good is still good and vice versa. When children are thought moral values from the beginning, they re used to live by them and think of them as basics. Even if one day they break the moral code, they will feel guilty and know that it was wrong. The main difference between religion and morality is that morality is more reasonal while religion relies on beliefs. Morality is a big part of religion. Belief guides people towards morality, as religious people think that God sees and judges all our actions. Law is related to morality as well as religion. In the perfect word morality should be the basis of law. But in real world there are unjust laws and immoral acts that cannot be legally enforced. The law cannot judge human motives and intentions as well and that is why the law is much more shallower. One can be morally evil, intending to do evil things, but as long as he won't do them, he is legally innocent.
adopt. The use of larger farm animals can be beneficial in pulling larger sleighs and wagons, in comparison to the use of dogs. Iron and other metals brought to Alaska were prized for trading and making tools. Russia left a footprint in Alaska by establishing its first library and museums, as well as introducing Russian Orthodoxy to the locals(Alaska natives) (Russian Orthodox Church in Ninilchik, Alaska and also Chapel in Fort Ross, California). Some of the religious books were further translated into native languages. However, the Russians did great damage to the local environment by depleting the sea otter population. 4. Significance of the Jewish element in Russian immigration to the US. Immigration from Russia to the US in 18811914: Nearly 3.2 million immigrants from the Russian Empire. The most prominent Russian groups that immigrated in this period were the groups seeking freedom from religious prosecution. Nearly half of the
English writers Maria maasing Edwin Abbott Abbott · Edwin Abbott Abbott(1838-1926)was an English clergyman and writer.He was born in London. He wrote several theological works and a biography (1885) of Francis Bacon, but he is best known for his Shakespearian Grammar (1870) and religious allegory the Flatland. William Blake · William Blake (17571827) was an English poet, philosopher and artist.He was one of the most extraordinary personalities to emerge during the period of Romanticism. He believed that spiritual reality lies hidden behind the visible world of the senses and he attempted to create a symbolic language to represent his spiritual visions. He began printing his own illustrated poems in colour in 1787
There is little or no direct evidence for the construction techniques used by the Stonehenge builders. Over the years, various authors have suggested that supernatural or anachronistic methods were used, usually asserting that the stones were impossible to move otherwise. However, conventional techniques using Neolithic technology have been demonstrably effective at moving and placing stones this size.[10] Proposed functions for the site include usage as an astronomical observatory, or as a religious site. Other theories have advanced supernatural or symbolic explanations for the construction. More recently two major new theories have been proposed. Mike Parker Pearson, head of the Stonehenge Riverside Project, has suggested that Stonehenge was part of a ritual landscape and was joined to Durrington Walls by their corresponding avenues and the River Avon. The area around Durrington Walls henge was a land of the living, whilst Stonehenge was a domain of the dead. A journey along the
Test 19 1 Translate. 1 Hollandi maadeuurijad kaardistasid Austraalia lääneranniku. Dutch explorers mapped the western coast of Australia. 2 Britannia saatis tuhandeid süüdimõistetuid Austraaliasse. Britain sent thousands of convicts to Australia. 3 Eukalüpt ja akaatsia on kõige tavalisemad taimeliigid. The Eucalyptus and the Acacia are the most common types of flora. 4 Känguru saad on umbes saja kilomeetri kaugusel lõunarannikust. Kangaruu Island is about 100km off the southern coast. 5 Austraalia taimestik on värvirikas. The flora of Australia is colorful. 6 Kängurud ja koaalad on kukkurloomad. The kangaroos and koalas are marsupials. 2 Complete the sentences with the where n...
peace might eventually be reached between them. Another story tells that the green stands for the ancient Irish ancestry , orange stands for the new elements that joined them later in the history and white symbolizes the union of all in brotherhood and common nationality. The statistics say that about 90 % of the Republic's populace is Roman Catholic, 3% identify themselves as Protestants, and the remainder claim no religious beliefs, or belong to the small communities of believers such as Muslims, Jews and Jehovah's Witnesses The St. Paul's cathedral was dedicated to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. natural resources The primary Natural resources of Ireland, include natural gas, petroleum, peat(turvas), copper, lead(plii), dolomite, limestone(lubjakivi), gypsum, silver and some zinc Ireland has virtually no coal deposits, even though it's just 60 miles from Wales, one of the world's richest coal fields.
skating and golf. 2. The ancient Olympic Games The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776. B.C. at Olympia but the city may have functioned as a meeting place for worship and other political practices many years earlier. The city is located in western Greece. The games were held every four years. It is also presumed that such competitions pleased the spirits of the dead and were organized as part of funeral ceremonies for important people. Later games became part of religious festivals of honouring the gods but mostly they honoured the king of the gods Zeus. The ancient stadium in Olympia could accommodate more than 40,000 spectators. The only event in the first 13 games was the stadion which is a running-race of 192 metres. As the years passed, longer running races and other types of competition became a part of the games wrestling, the pentathlon, boxing and chariot-racing. The pentathlon was a combination of long jump,
The country strictly observed Puritan beliefs no celebration of Christmas or Easter, no games on Sunday. Cromwell died in 1658, his son was his successor, but fucked up. In 1660 Charles II was invited to return to the throne. He was a good and judicious diplomat. Was Catholic yet allowed both Puritans and Catholics to follow their beliefsystems. The first political parties were founded during that time: The Whigs and The Tories. The Whigs were MPs, supported religious reedom, against absolute monarchy. 1685 Charles died sans heirs. He was followed by James II, a devout and open Catholic, who tried to restore Catholicism but was opposed by the Parliament. In 1688 the Glorious Revolution happened and from that time on themonarch had to rule through the Parliament. Since 1701 only Potestants were allowed to inherit the crown. In 1701 the Act of the Union with Scotland, which declared that Scotland becomes a part of the UK.
by Sir Christopher Wren . Its construction, completed in Wren's lifetime, was part of a major rebuilding programme in the City after the Great Fire of London. Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the United Kingdom's most notable religious buildings and the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. Between 1540 and 1556, the abbey had the status of a cathedral. Since 1560, however, the building is no longer an abbey nor a cathedral, having instead the status of a Church of England "Royal Peculiar"--a church responsible directly to the sovereign. Sightseeing in London You can go sightseeing by bike There are bus tours to see London
limping. Pikk jalg - in 14th century, connecting upper and lower town, dangerous place, not an easy road; Lühike jalg; in 14th century, belonged to the lower town and only used by pedestrians because it is and was only a stairway street. Due to the conflicts between the merchants in the towns, Wall of Mistrust; all traffic closed at 9pm. St. Nicholas’ Church ● Built in the 13th century, bombed in 1944. Restaurated ever since. Museum of religious architecture, concert hall. The duke Charles Eugene de Croy was taken prisoner by the Swedish king. He died in 1703, but since nobody was willing to pay for his funeral, he remained unbaried. The air conditions of the chapel kept him from rotting, and he became an attraction, remaining on display until 1897, when he was finally buried. Town Hall Square ● Has been a market place and town centre since the Middle Ages.
g. political): topic sentence + personal opinion + opposite opinion Paragraph 3 – one point of view (e.g. economic) + personal opinion + opposite opinion Final paragraph – give your own opinion on the subject based on the points already mentioned Should discuss a subject as broadly as possible. State various viewpoints and discuss them, including opposite opinions. Include some of the following viewpoints: moral, personal, scientific, political, geographical, social, historical, religious, economical and artistic (From an education standpoint, it is vital that historical sites be preserved, so that we can teach our children about their cultural heritage. On the other hand, some educators argue that the many used for preserving sites should go to improving the educational system. In this way, children benefit more.)
The tower of london is a fortress built by William the Conqueror. It is guarded by Beefeaters and the ravens. There is a legend which says that if one of the eight ravens left, the tower would fall. The crown yewels are held there. Tower bridge is a bridge near the Tower of London. It is on the river Thames. It's a draw bridge, which can be raised to let the ships pass through. Westminister Abbery is one of the oldesr and most beautiful buildings in London. It is the religious centre of the country. There lie the graves of Newton, Shakespeare, most of the queens and kings and a lot of artists. Downing Street is the official London residence of the Prime minister. St. Paul's Cathedral is the centre of the city. It was built by sir Christopher Wren after the old Cathredal had been completely destroyed by the great fire of London in 1666. It was the setting fro the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
But despite its popularity, terrorism can be a confusing concept. Even within the U.S. Government, agencies responsible for different functions in the ongoing fight against terrorism use different definitions. The United States Department of Defense defines terrorism as "the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological." The FBI uses this: "Terrorism is the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives." The U.S. Department of State defines "terrorism" to be "premeditated politically-motivated violence perpetrated against non-combatant targets by sub- national groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience."
One of the most beautiful and peacefri pleaces in Talliun is the cloister garden whict is-bordered on one side by the church of Saints Peter and Paul and on the other by the original church of Saint Catherin. The .cloisxer and refectory contain a permanent exhibition of carved stone slabs. Sea and limestone ( dolomaite) are two symbols of northern Estonia. Tallinn owes much of its distincitve flavour to the use of the beautiful stone in its walls and towers,and in its secular and religious architecure. Carved stone decorated public buildings and private houses. The designs employed belong to the Gothic renaissance and Baroque periods. Windows were emphasized by slender piers and graceful curves. Armorial sheilds bespoke the pride of their owners. The monumental masons of Talliun were famous throughout northern Europe. Their carvings were in demand in Finland and other countries. The profession was highly organized. The masters constituted an exclusive guild
There have also been terrorist organizations that used violence to promote independence for Quebec but their violent tactics were denounced by the Parti Québécois. Justifications for Quebec's sovereignty claim that the unique culture and French-speaking majority are threatened with assimilation by either the rest of Canada and that the best way to preserve language, identity and culture is via the creation of an independent political entity. Religious differences (given the Catholic majority in Québec), are also used to justify separation. The 1980 referendum took place on May 20 and the proposal was defeated by a 59% to 40 %. The 1995 Quebec referendum was launched by the Parti Québécois government of Jacques Parizeau. An eventful and complex campaign followed, with the "Yes" side flourishing after being taken over by Bloc Québécois leader Lucien Bouchard. It took place in Quebec on October 30 with "No" winning by 0.58%.
vahendas AFP. Teiste seas on kohtule kaebuse saatnud ka Genfis elava moslemikogukonna prominentne liider Hafid Ouardiri, kelle sõnul rikub keeld Euroopa inimõiguste ja põhivabaduste konventsiooni. Kas kaebused ka menetlusse võetakse, selgub paari kuu jooksul (Jürgen Tamme 2009) Rahvusvahelised organisatsioonid ja institutsioonid: Parliament of the World's Religions 20 Center for Religious Freedom International Association for Religious Freedom UNESCO's MOST Clearing House United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Pingerida erinevate riikide usuvabaduse probleemide suurustest 21 Usuvabaduse teemaline küsitlus klassis 22 1. Kas usundiõpetus on propaganda usule? JAH 4 EI 25 EI TEA - 2 2. Kas peate usuvabadust õigustatuks? JAH 32 EI 0 EI TEA - 0 3
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 Ireland conquered Norman castles built spoke Norman French 1170 the murder of Archbischop Thomas a Becket in Canterbury Cathedral ( the religious centre of England & the Anglican church of the whole world ) late 12th century : Robin Hood 1215 the Magna Carta ( personal and political liberty, signed by the king & the barons ) The first legal document! 1337 : the Hundred Year's War 1348 the Black Death 14551485 : the Wars of the Roses for the throne of England, fought by two parts of the Royal family: House of Lancaster(red rose) and the House of York(white rose) House of York won > Henry Tudor became Henry VII The Tudors 16th c.
Philip Larkin poetry analysis For my poetry analysis paper I chose Philip Larkin's works, because he was the first British poet whose works I read. I think that his poems are interesting. They reveal much about Larkin's life and about the social issues in the 20th century. Larkin is also considered to be one of the greatest English poets in the 20th century. I think that Larkin was quite interested in politics. For example his poem ´´Talking in Bed´´ begins with the lines /Talking in bed ought to be easiest, Lying together there goes back so far/. At first it gives the reader an idea that he is talking about two lovers, but actually he is talking about England and USA. He describes the darkness that is creeping up. In my opinion he is talking about USA, which is beginning to creep up on England or on Europe. And because of that England is becoming a less dominant and more isolated place. He is s...
Father Mother Edward, the Duke of Kent Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg. Warmhearted and lively, Victoria had a gift for drawing and painting; educated by a governess, Louise Lehzen, and the Reverend George Davys at home. She was certainly busy.( Queen Victoria published two books during her lifetime, 'Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands' and 'More Leaves' in 1868 and 1884 respectively.) She was given religious instruction and lessons in French, Latin, German, Italian, arithmetic, drawing, music, geography and history . A young Victoria In 1837 Queen Victoria took the throne after the death of her uncle William IV. Due to her secluded childhood, she displayed a personality marked by strong prejudices and a willful stubbornness. Barely eighteen, she refused any further influence from her domineering mother and ruled in her own stead
· William = William the Conqueror Trilingual culture · For roughly 300 years after the conquest, three languages were used in Britain. · Anglo-Norman (Norman French) · The Norman nobility · The language of the state, the court and law · Middle English · 90% of the population · Latin · The language of the Church · Trilingual culture: folklore in Anglo-Saxon, romances in French, religious writings in Latin. Language and social class · French-speaking Normans · The lords and the barons · English-speaking Saxons · The peasants · Cow, pig, sheep the living animals · Anglo-Saxon origin · Beef, pork, mutton the animal you eat · French origin · Implication: only the Normans ate meat Feudalism · William's power consolidated by a combination of feudal practices from the
The Jamaican animal life- typical of the Caribbean, includes a highly diversified bird life. Parrots, hummingbirds,cuckoos, and green todies provide examples. Other birds are abundant. The wild hog is one of the few native mammals in Jamaica, but there are many reptiles and lizards, including the Rastafarianism A religion with deep political convictions, Rastafarianism began in the slums of Jamaica in the 1920s and 30s. African religious tradition has heavily influenced the culture of Rastafarianism and biblical themes have heavily influenced the religion's belief system. The most famous Rastafari is arguably Bob Marley, whose reggae music gained the Jamaican movement international recognition. There is no formal, organized leadership in Rastafarianism, creating a wide variety of spiritual and moral variation within the religion. Some Rastafarians see Rasta more
Põhikooli inglise keele eksam 2010 LUGEMINE Task 1 (5 points) Read the notices below and tick ( )the correct answer A, B , C , or D. An example (0) has been done for you. 0. Hotel. Free parking at rear. A You can park next to the hotel. B You can park in front of the hotel. C You can park under the hotel. D Y ou can park behind the hotel. 1. A You can buy a Niagara Falls Coffee mug if you have this voucher. B Many souvenirs are 20% cheaper with this voucher. C All souvenirs are 20% cheaper with this voucher. D You will get a coffee mug 20% cheaper with this voucher. 2. Summer Clearance today! Up to 30 % off many items. A After the sale many items will cost 30% less. B All items are 30% cheaper today. C All items will be 30% cheaper this summer. D Some items are 30% cheaper today. 3. This film is unsuitable for children under 16. A You cannot watch films until you are 16. B T...
The Membership of World Organisations Merilin Tamme Xa Tallinna Järveotsa Gymnasium 2008 The schedule · 04.04.1949 establishment of NATO. · 1951 Supreme Headquarters Allied Power Europe (SHAPE) was created near Paris in France. Later, SHAPE was relocated to Mons in Belgium. · 1952 Greece and Turkey join NATO. · 1955 Western Germany joins NATO. · 1982 Spain joins NATO. · 1991 Rome summit. Estonia is one of the founding members of the NACC. · January 1994 Brussels summit. Estonia joins PFP on 3 February. · March 1995 Estonia submits the first Individual Partnership for Peace (IPP) to NATO. It contains priority areas of cooperation with NATO and future cooperation events, altogether in 23 subject fields. · March 1997 beginning of involvement of Estonia in peacekeeping mission in SFOR (Stabilisation Force) in Bosnia Herz...
He was mathematically gifted and won a double first degree, which could have been the prelude to a brilliant academic career. Instead he married his first cousin in 1827 and became a country parson. Young Charles' father was an active and highly conservative clergyman of the Anglican church who later became Archdeacon of Richmondand involved himself, sometimes influentially, in the intense religious disputes that were dividing the Anglican church. He was High Church, inclining to Anglo Catholicism, an admirer of Newman and the Tractarian movement, and did his best to instill such views in his children. Young Charles was to develop an ambiguous relationship with his father's values and with the Anglican church as a whole. Dodgson was born in the little parsonage of Daresbury in Cheshire county (near
[21] The sea and the waves The sea is the dominant element of the composition, that is taken up by an extending wave about to break, which dominates the entire scene. In the moment captured in this image the wave forms a circle whose center is in the center of the design, allowing the viewer to see Mt Fuji in the background. Edmond de Goncourt described the wave in this way: The drawing of the wave is a deification of the sea made by a painter who lived with the religious terror of the overwhelming ocean completely surrounding his country; He is impressed by the sudden fury of the ocean's leap toward the sky, by the deep blue of the inner side of the curve, by the splash of its claw-like crest as it sprays forth droplets.[23] Andreas Ramos, a writer, notes: [...]a seascape with Fuji. The waves form a frame through which we see the mountain. The gigantic wave is a yin yang of empty space beneath the mountain
came to be buried *St Aidan and the Irish Christian mission to Northumbria was the founder and first bishop of the monastery on the island of Lindisfarne in England. A Christian missionary, he is credited with restoring Christianity to Northumbria. By patiently talking to the people on their own level Aidan and his monks slowly restored Christianity to the Northumbrian communities. Aidan also took in twelve English boys to train at the monastery, to ensure that the area's future religious leadership would be English. *St Augustine and the Roman Catholic mission to Kent He was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. He is the founder of the English Church. St. Gregory chose him to lead a mission to Britain to convert the pagan King Æthelberht of the Kingdom of Kent to Christianity. Kent was probably chosen because it was near the Christian kingdoms in Gaul and because Æthelberht had married a Christian princess, Bertha. King
relates to American Revolution on the one hand and the European Enlightenment on the other. Influenced by the scientific revolution of the 17th century and the humanist period during the Renaissance, the Enlightenment took scientific reasoning and applied it to human nature, society, and religion. American Enlightenment a gradual but powerful awakening that established the ideals of democracy, liberty, and religious tolerance in the people of America. If there were just one development that directly caused the American Revolution and uplifted the intellectual culture of the continent while it was only a British colony, it would be the American Enlightenment. Broadly, the Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that changed the fundamental perspective of the masses, urging them to foster skepticism and apply scientific principles in matters of religion and morality. Its chief values were:
Veracruz has been the point of entry for diverse cultures either staging invasions or seeking a share in the state's abundant resources.these newcomers Spaniards, Africans, Greeks, Italians and Cubans blended with the indigenous people to create a mélange of traditions that are unique to Veracruz. Long before Cortes these tropical lowlands wwewe the domain of the Olmec,Mesoamerica's oldest civikization, which rose to prominence 3,000 years ago, developing religious ideas, mathematical concepts and a calendar system that would be adopted later by the Maya and Aztec. Master carvers, the Olmec disappeared mysteriously around 400 b.c.,leaving behind gigantic asalt heads believed to represent their rulers.Most are n display in Mxico's museums, including the Museum o Anthropology in Xalap (right), the capital of Veracruz state. Many of the Olmec sities were locates atop vast salt domes, witch, to modern feologists, means the presence of oil
The Celts The Celts arrived from central Europe or further east around 700BC. They were tall and had fair or red hair and blue eyes. They knew how to work with iron. They are the ancestors of many people living in Britain today. Celtic languages are still spoken today. The Celts lived in tribes which were ruled by a chief. They did a lot of trading and the main trading centres were the capitals of England and Scotland. The Celtic tribes were ruled over druids who memorised religious teaching, tribal laws, history etc. The Romans The Romans invaded Britain because The Celts of Britain helped the Celts of Gaul to fight the Romans and because Britain had become a great food producer. Romans brought reading and writing skill to Britain. In 43AD they occupied Britain but they couldn't conquer Scotland and built a wall to it's border Hadrian's wall. 409AD the last roman legions left the island. Roman Life There were 3 types of towns in Roman Britain
They have been reduced to representatives for the nations. Both have two parts in the parliament: coalition and opposition. Estonia has 101 members in the parliament, UK has over 600. 22. Why is the eldest son of the British monarch called the Prince of Wales? Since Edward I it has been a custom to name the first born son the Prince of Wales, because of the way they merged Wales into England. 23. What has caused the situation that Ireland today is divided into two parts? It's mostly religious, as Ireland is catholic and Northern Ireland has been forced over time to become protestant. Northern Ireland was filled with English protestants and over time they have become the majority. 24. Which water bodies surround the British Isles? There're the Atlantic Ocean, the Northern Sea, English Channel 25. Name some differences between Shrove Tuesday in England and in Estonia. They eat pancakes and bacon, we eat pea soup and buns with whipped cream. Since
The study of proper behaviour and the search for wisdom, in greek means love for wisdom 2. Is philosophy a science? Why? What kind of science it is? Yes it is. It tries to understand the meaning of reality. It’s the science of truth. Science, as it exists today, happens within the framework of philosophy. Philosophy, however, is bigger than science. It is also a form of art and discipline…... 3. Name three characteristics of Classical philosophy? deeply rooted in religious traditions ; believes that inferior was created by superior ; more positive ; seeks the real truth ; about intelligence ; reaalsuse üle mõtisklus ; believes that god is truth 4. Name three characteristics of Modern philosophy. believes that superior was created by inferior (!) ; more negative ; about will ; power ; domain of reality ; believes that knowledge is truth ; man is god 5. What was the problem that the first philosophers tried to solve? The problem of motion
he worked half of his life. Chuck is 15 years old and 8 years his worked at the underground station. Work as calling Definition As the empirical investigation of calling has grown, a variety of definitions have been proposed for the construct. Across definitions, a calling is typically viewed as a job that provides personal meaning/purpose and that is used to serve others (Dik & Duffy). Traditionally, calling was a term used in a religious context with the implication that one was "called" by God or a higher power to engage in work that led to fulfillment of a larger purpose (Hardy). More recently, source conceptualizations of calling have broadened to include concepts such as calling arising from a sense of destiny (e.g., what one is meant to do) or a perfect fit (e.g., a career that is an ideal match for one's skills, interests, and values) (Bunderson & Thompson; Dobrow & Tosti-Kharas).
the human spirit, a realization of the human potential for development. 4. What kind of ideas and beliefs did the Renaissance develop? Stimulated by the discovery that the men and women of ancient Greece and Rome were intelligent, cultured, and creative, the Renaissance gradually became also the rebirth of the human spirit, a realization of the human potential for development. This realization led eventually to many discoveries geographical, religious, and scientific, as well as artistic and philosophical. Both the Age of Discovery and the Protestant Reformation had their origins in the Renaissance spirit. Renaissance belief: life in this world was not merely a preparation for the next world but that, on the contrary and active life in this world had value in itself. 5. How did the Renaissance in England differ from the Renaissance in Europe? Why?
Sick pay for most workers is introduced. 1914 Britain declares war on Germany. Until the 1940s, the First World War was known in Britain as 'the Great War 1916 The 'Easter Rising in Ireland against British rule is suppressed. Its leaders are executed 1918 The right to vote is extended to include women over the age of thirty. 1920 The British government partitions Ireland. Queen Victoria became an increasingly popular symbol of Britain's success in the world. As a hard-working, religious mother of nine children, devoted to her husband, Prince Albert, she was regarded as the personification of contemporary morals. The idea that the monarch should set an example to the people in such matters was unknown before this time and has created problems for the monarchy in the twentieth century.
back into pre-literate times and which was challenged and eventually replaced after the Conquest by a quite different tradition, so to say Eng poetry began with an end. But by contrast, the earliest monuments of English prose represent the true beginning of a tradition of written prose. But indeed the only work of prose which can claim a foothold of English literature is `Mandeville's Travels' and it's translated from the French. With the religious works bulk much larger and important writers are Thomas More, Jeremy Taylor, etc. The main tradition of vernacular prose began in England in late 800s with the Anglo-Saxon chronicle and with the group of translations made or inspired by the king himself. However, the best of Anglo-Saxon prose was produced a century later by the monks Wulfstan and Ælric, who left a large number of writings devoted to the exposition of Christian faith. That includes homilies and Saint's Lives
English literature is one of the oldest literatures in Europe; dates back to the 6th century AD. Oral literature, i.e. not written down, spread from person to person. In 449 AD Anglo-‐Saxon tribes invaded England – beginning of the Anglo-‐Saxon period in English literature. The first form of literature was folklore, carried by scops and gleemen, who sang in alliterative verse (a kind of simple poetry). Prose developed much later. The first form of recorded English literature was the epic Beowulf, which was produced sometime near the end of the 7th and beginning of the 8th century. It has no ...
from the moment he or she was born. This way the right is natural and legal. (McLaughlin, 2010) Secondly, from force. It means that person will get the right to rule by using force. This way it can be also called ,,the right of the strongest", because then other people will be afraid of them. (McLaughlin, 2010) Thirdly, theological. It means that person will get divine right to rule. This system can work mostly in the states, where people are seriously and deeply religious, because theological power means that it is God's will and God has chosen the ruler. (McLaughlin, 2010) Fourthly, voluntaristic. It means that person will get the right to rule voluntarily. It contains duty of gratitude (benefits I did not ask). (McLaughlin, 2010) Mostly we think that only democracy can be totally acceptable. But what is democracy? Is it really so drawing power? (Wolff, 1996) Some say that democracy is the rule of the people, by the people, for the people. But does
secondary schools in Washington, with 59,562 teachers employed to educate them.[106] As of August 2009, there were 295 school districts in the state, serviced by nine Educational Service Districts.[107] Washington School Information Processing Cooperative provides information management systems for fiscal & human resources and student data. Higher education There are more than 40 institutions of higher education in Washington. The state has major research universities, technical schools, religious schools, and private career colleges. Colleges and Universities include the University of Washington, Seattle University, Washington State University, Western Washington University etc. Health system Washington Healthplanfinder is the online health insurance marketplace in Washington State and was created in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The marketplace
In any case, the tower has served a number of different functions throughout its history. It has been used a storehouse for gunpowder and weapons, and as a prison. Now it's home to the Estonian Maritime Museum, which provides a detailed look at the nation's seafaring past. 3 churches of the lower town Niguliste - 13th-century Gothic church-turned art museum. Destroyed during World War II and rebuilt during Soviet times, the church now houses a fascinating collection of medieval religious art, with altars from the 15th and 16th centuries, a collection of Baroque and Renaissance chandeliers, and a 'silver chamber.' The church is also known for its acoustics Holy Spirit - 13th-century church adjacent Town Hall Square sports an impressive Baroque tower as well as an ornate, outdoor clock that's said to be one of the most photographed objects in Tallinn. A two-aisled church. St Olaf - St. Olaf's 124m spire is a Tallinn landmark, and was the tallest building in Europe
Scholars of comparative law often overlooked family law as an important and distinctive site for the contestation of norms and values, perhaps because they viewed family law as too political for the technical inquiry carried out by comparativists. Other scholars characterized the family as a unique place, the opposite of the market, where traditional rather than modern discourses are at play and where moral and religious values, often in tension with secular visions, shape legal institutions. Family law scholars tended to focus on single legal regimes, rarely opening their inquiry to comparative methods. 3.Actors in CL The modern founding figure of comparative and anthropological jurisprudence was Sir Henry Maine, a British jurist and legal historian. In his 1861 work Ancient Law: Its Connection with the Early History of Society, and Its Relation to Modern Ideas, he set out his views on the development
With the rise of universities in the 13th century, the Manuscript culture of the time led to an increase in the demand for books, and a new system for copying books appeared. The books were divided into unbound leaves (pecia), which were lent out to different copyists, so the speed of book production was considerably increased. The 4/15 system was maintained by secular stationers guilds, which produced both religious and non-religious material. Judaism has kept the art of the scribe alive up to the present. According to Jewish tradition, the Torah scroll placed in a synagogue must be written by hand on parchment, and a printed book would not do, though the congregation may use printed prayer books, and printed copies of the Scriptures are used for study outside the synagogue. A sofer (scribe) is a highly respected member of any observant Jewish community. Paper books
In 1346, the Danes, who possessed northern Estonia, sold the land to the Teutonic Knights of Germany, who already possessed Livonia (southern Estonia and northern Latvia). The Teutonic Knights reduced the Estonians to serfdom. The Estonian capital city of Tallinn was founded by Danish and German crusaders and merchants. In the mid-fourteenth century the Danes sold their possessions in North Estonia to the Livonian Order a religious fraternity of German crusaders. In 1523 Tallinn became a member of the mercantile Hanseatic League. As a result of the long period of wars between Old Livonia, Russia, Sweden, Denmark and Poland, Sweden gained control of Estonia. The times under the Swedish crown between the Livonian War and the Northern War are remembered in Estonian folklore as the Good Old Swedish Times. Russia conquered Estonia in the Great Northern War (1700-1721). The
A free church does not define government policy, and a free church does not accept church theology or policy definitions from the government. A free church also does not seek or receive government endorsements or funding to carry out its work. Maintained schools funded by the state. Schools maintained by the local education authority (LEA, or, in Northern Ireland, by Education Authority). Some of those schools are voluntary schools (also known as religious schools or faith schools) where the land and buildings are owned by a charity, often a religious organisation such as a church, but the school is at least partly funded by the local education authority. In all state schools, students must follow the National Curriculum. Independent schools independent fee-charging schools. Schools that are independent of local or central government control; private schools • financed by fees and endowments financially independent
Kunda Ühisgümnaasium Tallin Old Town Report Student: Kristin Karu Teacher: Kristi Aron Kunda 2012 The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is an orthodox cathedral in the Tallinn Old Town,Estonia. It was built to a design by Mikhail Preobrazhensky in a typical Russian Revivalstyle between 1894 and 1900, during the period when the country was part of theRussian Empire. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is Tallinn's largest and grandest orthodox cupola cathedral. It is dedicated to Saint Alexander Nevsky who in 1242 won the Battle of the Ice on Lake Peipus, in the territorial waters of present-day Estonia. The late Russian patriarch, Alexis II, started his priestly ministry in the church. Interior of the Cathedral. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral crowns the hill of Toompea where the Estonian folk hero Kalevipoeg...
people. In London they were considered equal in importance to the big merchants & clots manufacturers. By the end of the Middle Ages the more successful of these lawyers, merchants, clots manufacturers, exporters, esquires, gentlemen and yeomen farmers were forming a class of people with interests in both ton & country. This was also true in Wales & Scotland. This class was literate. Created a new atmosphere. Questioned the way in which the Church & the state were organised, for both religious & practical reasons. Believed it was partly because it was not economically practical. They also questioned the value of the feudal system, because it didn't create wealth. The development of Parliament showed the beginnings of new relationship between the middle class & the king. Ed I had wanted his Parliament to provide him with money, but when Ed III asked for money from his Parliament, they asked to see royal accounts. For the first
In the modern Western world, witchcraft accusations have often accompanied the satanic ritual abuse moral panic. Such accusations are a counterpart to blood libel of various kinds, which may be found throughout history across the globe. Though witch-craze took different forms at different times and places, but never lost its essential character: that of a ruling class campaign of terror directed against the female peasant population. Witches represented a political, religious and sexual threat to the Protestant and Catholic churches alike, as well as to the state. Many people were executed, and others were imprisoned, tortured, banished, and had lands and possessions confiscated. The majority of those accused were women. Current scholarly estimates of the number of people executed for witchcraft vary between about 40,000 and 100,000. The total number of witch trials in Europe which are known for certain to have ended in executions is around 12,000
bishop's citadel. It was used as a gunpowder cellar until 1809. Until 1982 it served as a storage room for many different enterprises, and was later developed into a eating place. Today the building hosts a beer restaurant carrying the same name. Ruins of Toome Cathedral The name of Tartu's "Toome Hill" is derived from the "Toomkirik" or Toom Cathedral of the area's bishopric. For that time the cathedral was truly massive, being the largest religious building in all of the Liivimaa territory. Building of the cathedral began in the 13th century and was completed in 15th century as a triple-aisled basilica.In the course of the Reformation and Livonian War the church was damaged. The fire of 1624 completed the destruction. In 1807 the university library was built into the choral room of the church, which was housed there until 1982. Now the Tartu University History Museum is located there, and observing
Queen Elizabeth I Elin Palumäe 10B Elizabeth I Reign - 17 Nov. 1558 24 March 1603 (44 years) Coronation - 15 January 1559(25 years) Predecessor - Mary I Successor - James I House - House of Tudor Father - Henry VIII Mother - Anne Boleyn Born - 7 September 1533 Greenwich, England Died - 24 March 1603 (aged 69) Burial - Westminster Abbey Anne Boleyn Queen consort of England Mother of Elizabeth I Tenure - 28 May 1533 17 May 1536 Coronation 1 June 1533 Anne Boleyn was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536 as the second wife of Henry VIII of England and the 1st Marquess of Pembroke in her own right for herself and her descendants. House - House of Tudor Father - Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire Mother - Lady Elizabeth Howard Born c.1501/1507 Blickling Hall/ Hever Castle, England Died 19 May 1536 (aged 29-35)Tower of London Religion - Anglican, formerly Roman Catholic King of England Henry VIII Reign - 21 April 1509 ...
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