Week 5 Blog 5

Grace Leung

2/24/11

Western Civilization

Based on what you know about Aristotle, do you think Alexander had listened carefully to his tutor?

            The King Philip chose the tutor for Alexander wisely. Aristotle was a logical thinker who followed mostly Christian views. He also was into the sciences, since his father of the King’s physician. In the time period that Aristotle lived he was often considered eccentric or odd. Aristotle taught Alexander many things, in Meiz, this was the place where Alexander was tutored. Aristotle had mostly a formal relationship with Alexander and taught him regular subjects. Alexander respected his tutor and mentor he took heed to what Aristotle said. Alexander took Aristotle’s word to shape himself into a strong man of honor. Even though Aristotle believed that conquers were barbarians that lacked sense. Alexander craved power and honor and he soon became what his father wanted him to be. Alexander did listen carefully to Aristotle because he studied and had a want to receive honor. The only thing that Alexander may have disagreed with his teacher is about conquers. Alexander took the knowledge he learned from Aristotle, like geometry and the sciences and used it in his life. It was even said he would give medicine he created to friends. 

Week 5 Blog 4

 Grace Leung

2/23/11

West Civ

Do you think Alexander honestly felt like he was avenging Persian wrongs? Or was that just propaganda to mask his goal of conquest?

            There are two different sides to take, to why Alexander took over Persia. One is was he a power craver or did he want to save the Greek honor. In my opinion, Alexander took over Persia because he wanted to take back Greece and defend Greek honor. There are many possiblilities that he craved power, but honor has always been very important to the people of his nation. Defending his Greek honor was not just propaganda, but instead the truth. Alexander himself supposibly claimed he did it for honor. When Alexander landed on Persia he first went to the tomb of those who died for honor. This symbolizes meaning to what he truly set out to do. Alexander also lost relatives in this war and since childhood wanted to make a change. Alexander was many of great leaders, but the reason for his want of victory is amazing. He did what he went out to do, which was avenging Persian wrongs. 

Week 2 Weekly

 Grace Leung

2/3/10

Western Civilization

Essay Question: Question: Is 'Change' a Good Thing or a Bad Thing? (Relate to the origins of art, the agricultural revolution, architecture and urban planning in Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.

There are many forms of change that can influence a nation in a positive and negative way.  The architecture of Mesopotamia influenced the nation benefited the people living there, but did not always end in a positive way. The agriculture revolution is another time period that influenced the African nation. Throughout history the demonstration of negative and positive reactions to change are visible Depending on the circumstances change can be both, bad and good, different forms of art prove this throughout history as well.

One example of positive and negative change is in Mesopotamia, in this nation many different forms of architecture that has influenced its nation. A positive way is how the different houses were built in Mesopotamia, they were built out of mud and clay compacted together. This made the hot climate in Mesopotamia easier for the people there to live in. There was a negative factor to the mud and clay homes built there. During the sand storms or floods, because of the stability, these homes would collapse or decay. The architecture of Mesopotamia’s buildings were both a positive and negative part of the nation’s history, these buildings were useful, but had their negative effects.

The agricultural revolution in Africa is a very solid example of a time period that affects a nation in a positive and negative way. The agricultural revolution in Africa occurred over ten thousand years ago, it began when there was a large drought and farmers moved close to lakes or areas with water.  After this migration towards land surrounded by water, irrigation began. Irrigation soon leads to the increase of crops being produced.  Soon enough Africa began to lead in crops and other surpluses grown, it thrived in resources. Irrigation has its negative effects on Africa as well. Sometimes water would overflow or flow onto streets, which stopped travelers or caused merchants to need to find another route.  Agriculture influenced Africa in many ways some were very effective positively, for example the growing of crops. While others influenced Africa negatively like the flooding of lands.

The Origins of Art have affected places all over the world in positive and negative change. Through the origins of art we learn more about a nation’s past and sometimes even present. One example is in the Caves of Lascaux, these caves are found on the southwest side of France. On the cave walls animals and people are depicted with paint.  These have given historians an insight on what occurred or what it was like to live during that era.  The caves contain over two thousand depictions of art, hand painted.  Giving people around the world insight to the fifteenth century, this will allow people outside of France to also benefit in a positive way.  Unfortunately, it is very hard for the caves to be preserved and some painting were perished during World War II.  These caves bring a positive effect to the world, but can also bring a negative effect, if they are misread or interpreted the wrong way, the caves would no longer be useful to France or other nations.

Through many examples, it is shown that the Origins of Art, the Agricultural Revolution and Architecture in Mesopotamia can benefit different parts of the world in both negative and positive ways.  History can be discovered through the Caves of Lascaux and irrigation can cause a huge growth in resources in a country or nation.  Every positive act or part of history has its negative side, depending on the circumstances. Change can become negative or positive, the deciding factor is always the circumstances and the effect the change has on the nation, change can cause a positive and negative effect on history. 

Week 5 Blog 2

 Grace Leung

2/23/11

West Civ

Do you think Alexander honestly felt like he was avenging Persian wrongs? Or was that just propaganda to mask his goal of conquest?

            There are two different sides to take, to why Alexander took over Persia. One is was he a power craver or did he want to save the Greek honor. In my opinion, Alexander took over Persia because he wanted to take back Greece and defend Greek honor. There are many possiblilities that he craved power, but honor has always been very important to the people of his nation. Defending his Greek honor was not just propaganda, but instead the truth. Alexander himself supposibly claimed he did it for honor. When Alexander landed on Persia he first went to the tomb of those who died for honor. This symbolizes meaning to what he truly set out to do. Alexander also lost relatives in this war and since childhood wanted to make a change. Alexander was many of great leaders, but the reason for his want of victory is amazing. He did what he went out to do, which was avenging Persian wrongs. 

Megalith Project: Weekly Three

The tribe that built this The tribe that built this megalith is the Grace tribe. They are very peaceful people. The megalith is a stone circle and is also a burial chamber for the tribe's chief. It is here that the tribe used to perform sacrifices. The trThe tribe that built this megalith is the Grace tribe. They are very peaceful people. The megalith is a stone circle and is also a burial chamber for the tribe's chief. It is here that the tribe used to perform sacrifices. The tribe's religion was not very complicated. They believed in ancient Greek gods and goddesses. They also believed that performing their sacrifices that were directed to the gods and goddesses would let them have a happy after-life.
       The sacrifices were long processes. The tribe would mostly sacrifice animals that they had found and were already dead. The one that performed the sacrifice was the tribe's chief. The first thing he would do is bring the animal to the center of the circle where the chamber was located. They would then perform a tribal dance around the circle and the chief would sprinkle sea salt on the animal's body that would then be lying on the ground. While the rest of the tribe was still dancing around the stone circle, the chief would then lift the animal to the center stone. This would end the sacrifice. The tribe stopped performing sacrifices after the chief died. The Grace tribe believed that this was a sign from the gods and goddesses that they should stop performing sacrifices, and the chief was buried beneath the center stoneibe's religion was not very complicated. They believed in ancient Greek gods and goddesses. They also believed that performing their sacrifices that were directed to the gods and goddesses would let them have a happy after-life.
       The sacrifices were long processes. The tribe would mostly sacrifice animals that they had found and were already dead. The one that performed the sacrifice was the tribe's chief. The first thing he would do is bring the animal to the center of the circle where the chamber was located. They would then perform a tribal dance around the circle and the chief would sprinkle sea salt on the animal's body that would then be lying on the ground. While the rest of the tribe was still dancing around the stone circle, the chief would then lift the animal to the center stone. This would end the sacrifice. The tribe stopped performing sacrifices after the chief died. The Grace tribe believed that this was a sign from the gods and goddesses that they should stop performing sacrifices, and the chief was buried beneath the center stone.megalith is the Grace tribe. They are very peaceful people. The megalith is a stone circle and is also a buriaThe tribe that built this megalith is the Grace tribe. They are very peaceful people. The megalith is a stone circle and is also a burial chamber for the tribe's chief. It is here that the tribe used to perform sacrifices. The tribe's religion was not very complicated. They believed in ancient Greek gods and goddesses. They also believed that performing their sacrifices that were directed to the gods and goddesses would let them have a happy after-life.
       The sacrifices were long processes. The tribe would mostly sacrifice animals that they had found and were already dead. The one that performed the sacrifice was the tribe's chief. The first thing he would do is bring the animal to the center of the circle where the chamber was located. They would then perform a tribal dance around the circle and the chief would sprinkle sea salt on the animal's body that would then be lying on the ground. While the rest of the tribe was still dancing around the stone circle, the chief would then lift the animal to the center stone. This would end the sacrifice. The tribe stopped performing sacrifices after the chief died. The Grace tribe believed that this was a sign from the gods and goddesses that they should stop performing sacrifices, and the chief was buried beneath the center stone.l chamber for the tribe's chief. It is here that the tribe used to perform sacrifices. The tribe's religion was not very complicated. They believed in ancient Greek gods and goddesses. They also believed that performing their sacrifices that were directed to the gods and goddesses would let them have a happy after-life.
       The sacrifices were long processes. The tribe would mostly sacrifice animals that they had found and were already dead. The one that performed the sacrifice was the tribe's chief. The first thing he would do is bring the animal to the center of the circle where the chamber was located. They would then perform a tribal dance around the circle and the chief would sprinkle sea salt on the animal's body that would then be lying on the ground. While the rest of the tribe was still dancing around the stone circle, the chief would then lift the animal to the center stone. This would end the sacrifice. The tribe stopped performing sacrifices after the chief died. The Grace tribe believed that this was a sign from the gods and goddesses that they should stop performing sacrifices, and the chief was buried beneath the center stone.

Week 5 Blog 1

Grace Leung

2/22/11

Western Civilization

What compels someone to lead others?

            There are several different reasons someone might be compelled to lead others. Sometimes there are times in a person’s life when they are influenced through a hardship to lead others. An example of this is if your parent has cancer and you want to help the cause by making an organization that benefits this. Another way someone could feel compelled to lead others, is the want to make others lives better. Some people, when they see suffering feel compelled to help them. There are many different examples of this in our world today. War is one example. When one country sees that another is in need of help, they lead their army to help them. Another example is rebellion, an example of rebellion is the Revolutionary War, where different people all over the U.S felt compelled to get their own rights. This lead to a war,which later became the freedom of the U.S from Britain. These are a few different way someone can be compelled to lead a group of people, their own lives and even a nation. Someone who feels compelled to do these things can very from different situations. 

Script!!!

Grace Leung

2/17/11

Weekly 4

Character: Athenia

Description: Fifteen years old, living in Athens, Greece, living during the Peloponnesian Wars, current time is during the era, where Sacrotes an idealist’s ideas were surfacing.

Athenia is talking to her mother, Danielle about Sacrotes ideas, in their small Athenian home. They must be careful because Sacrotes is not highly thought of by society at this point.

Athenia: Mother, I don’t understand why the people of Athens are so against these ideas of Sacrotes, maybe it is time for a change.

Delia: Shh! Athenia, people could hear us! We do not want to be executed, the people are not happy with Sacrotes’ ideas.

Athenia: Mother I still don’t understand why we can’t speak about it!

Delia: We do not have our own rights we listen to our ruler, he knows best for us! Now help me write this letter to your uncle.

Athenia: Hmmm, ask him if he will be sent to war. I hope not he is a kind man.

Delia: I hope not that means he would be fighting against your brothers. We do not want our family to fall apart.

Athenia: We are the joke of the town, just because we are related to a Spartan. This is so unfair!!!!

Delia: No, it is not the Spartans have mistreated us and there is a long explanation as to why your uncle fled Athens.

Athenia: I really need to go for a walk mother; I will be back in an hour to help with the wash and dinner.

Delia: Please Athenia stay out of trouble and stay safe, the town is not as safe as it used to be.

Athenia walks a mile to a small community in the central part of Athens… she runs into the idealist leader Sacrotes.

Sacrotes: Hello Athenia how is my most loyal supporter?

Athenia: (Laughs) Quite well, thank you I am still working on mama, about the scientific way of the world. She is very worried for my brothers.

Sacrotes: Give my best to your mother and family, I shall maybe see your father at the next lecture?

Athenia: I hope so. Goodbye Sir.

A little way down the street Sacrotes entered his home, little did Athenia know this was the last time she would ever see the positive idealist. About thirty minutes later Athenia is walking home with her friend, Cadis and sees two guards at a house. She gets curious then remembers that it is Sacrotes house!

Athenia: Oh no, look its Sacrotes!! We can ‘t let this happen!

(Athenia begins to run towards the house, but Cadis grabs her)

Cadis: Stop, do you know what would happen if you were caught! You would be executed as well!

Athenia: We need to go home and tell my mother! This is horrible!!

Athenia and Cadis rush home to find, Athenia’s mother making a stew.

Athenia: Mama! They took Socrates, they took him!!!!!!!!

Delai: What!? How could this happen! Oh Athenia, we can’t do anything, because we would be killed as well!

Cadis: I am so sorry, I need to leave now my mother will be wondering where I went. I am truly sorry Athenia!

Athenia: Thank you Cadis. I will see you tomorrow.

(Tomorrow… Athenia awakes with a start, realizing that Socrates trial was today.)

Athenia: Mama I will be back I need to go to town to see what has happened.

Delia: Please Athenia keep your cool, you are to head strong, you will get yourself in trouble.

(When Athenia arrives into town, she gets the news that Socrates will be executed, Athenia realizes that, Socrates was killed only for the knowledge he possessed and wanted to share. Athenia made a vow she would try to spread Socrates ideas through Athens as much as possible)

Week 4 Blog 2

 Grace Leung

2/17/11

Western Civ

Do you think Socrates got what he deserved? Why didn't he accept exile?

            Socrates did not get what he deserved because he did not harm anyone. He was clearly speaking his mind and wanted to help make Athens a better society. He felt the way Athens was ruled, was unfair and wrong. This did not make it right for him to be convicted for a crime. Even though this would be the right of the first amendment in the United States, Athens did not have these rules making it hard for them to make a descision on what is right. Socrates was considered a rebel in this time era because the Athenians did not want change even though their society was corrupted and pulled apart. Socrates was not in any way trying to harm the Athenian people, but instead trying to explain to them how to improve their lives and maybe even stop follow the ancient rules. Socrates did not accept exile because he felt it was a sign of fear. Also there was no point in him fleeing because the other countries would not probably accept his theories as well. Socrates was a man with great teachings and ideas, but the Athenian people did not realize this because they were so used to their traditional ways. They will not realize how right Socrates ideas were till later. 

Week 4 Blog 1

Grace Leung

2/14/11

Western Civ

Was Athens really a 'democracy'?

            Athens was a ‘democracy’ because of the many wars and conflicts that were fought over.  There were many different tyrants and rulers in Athens, causing lots of blood shed among the people. Also with the greed of the families, arguments lead to war. The peasant people of Athens were treated creul and among the peasants treated poor was the potters. Potters were not at the very bottom of society, but were regarded as unimportant. There were a group of people that were leaders of society and served the tyrants and depending on the ruler, sometimes the people of Athens were treated poorly. Another reason Athens is a ‘democracy’, besides all the war is the want to succeed or follow in ‘hero’s’ footsteps. In Greek history, many people who were referred to as ‘hero’s’, were people who won wars or took over countries. Clymondies, was a follower or strong believer that a real hero could take over a country or start a war. He followed in these ‘hero’s’ footsteps and took over the throne. He shed blood, but in the end succeeded. He is just one example of the many people who slaughtered for power or pride. This greed contributed to Athens being a ‘democracy’, not knowing who will be king next. Athens is a ‘democracy’, because of the uncertainty of leadership and the large wars that broke out throughout history

Week 3 Blog 4

Grace Leung
2/11/11
Western Civ

“War is a form of technology". Agree or Disagree.

War can is a form of technology because of the many different new weapons and machines used for it. There are many different machines or weapons used for war. These weapons are technology because they benefit us. We use them for war and to protect us. We need these technologies from war, making war a form of technology. Many different useful weapons have been created from war. The Manhattan Project is one example, this created the first nuclear bomb, which is able to wipe out a whole city. Other weapons like guns or rifles are also used in war. These are also forms of technology. Many other safer weapons are airplanes and cars. We use these two forms of technology in regular life. Airplanes and cars have become more advanced during war. We do not realize but jeeps and other brands of cars are used at army hospitals all over the world during war. War gives us new, improved technology that benefits us in everyday life. We also learn from the technology used in war, we learn what can be used and what can’t. War is a form of technology that is able to benefit us in everyday life and teaches us valuable lessons. 

Week 2 Blog 4

Grace Leung
2/11/11
Western Civ

1.     Does history progress? Is an elephant really "better" than a mammoth? 

History does progress because every part of evolution is different, we do not always see the benefit of the progress of history. The evolution of an animal is not always different from the one before it. The mammoth is the father of the elephant, because of the change in the genetics of the animal the look or features change. The mammoth was living around 4,500 years ago, but still somehow is related to the elephant species. The mammoth is described as a hairy, with height around sixteen feet and with big tusks around eleven feet. The elephant is described as a mostly skin animal, around thirteen feet, with tusks of four feet. The huge difference in size and look of these two are astonishing. The mammoth and the elephant are also really similar in shape. This does not make them better than the other. The mammoth is just a bigger animal with a different coat. The elephant is just as useful as the mammoth. Also these two animals are both used for their coats or fur. They are popular among poachers and were used as clothes for the people living in the surrounding areas. Each stage of evolution is different because of the hereditary genes that are passed on, just like humans this does not make one evolution better than the other. 

Week 1 Blog 3

1.      Is modern life "always" better than it was in the past?

Modern life is not always better than it was in the past because many things that seem to be benefits can become disastrous. One example of this is the cell phones. Cell phones are an amazing creation that has brought our world together through communication. Cell phones also make things convenient. We are able to communicate with relatives around the world in seconds, bringing us closer together with our family. Cell phones also help the military and business. They make communications of business with other countries easy. Unfortunately there has been a discovery that relates the use of cell phones to cancer. The radiation from cell phones is supposable becoming dangerous to people who use them a lot. This very useful tool of communication can become the cause of death to people who use them around the world. Without cell phones we would not be able to communicate as fast or as much with others. The world would be a different place; we would be in our own worlds without the communications cell phones gave us. This tool of communication is proof that not all modern life is better than the past. We learn that every part of modern life can have its down side.

Week 1 Blog 2

1.      Is modern life "always" better than it was in the past?

Modern life is not always better than it was in the past because many things that seem to be benefits can become disastrous. One example of this is the cell phones. Cell phones are an amazing creation that has brought our world together through communication. Cell phones also make things convenient. We are able to communicate with relatives around the world in seconds, bringing us closer together with our family. Cell phones also help the military and business. They make communications of business with other countries easy. Unfortunately there has been a discovery that relates the use of cell phones to cancer. The radiation from cell phones is supposable becoming dangerous to people who use them a lot. This very useful tool of communication can become the cause of death to people who use them around the world. Without cell phones we would not be able to communicate as fast or as much with others. The world would be a different place; we would be in our own worlds without the communications cell phones gave us. This tool of communication is proof that not all modern life is better than the past. We learn that every part of modern life can have its down side.

Week 3 Blog 3

Grace Leung

2/9/11

Western Civ

Question: Why do you think so many conspiracy theories surround the pyramids and the megaliths? Give examples of a few and explain where you think they come from.

            There are many reasons for the large conspiracy theories surrounding the pyramids and megaliths. Many pyramids have several graves embedded in it or a memorial. One example is of the pyramid that holds the tomb of Pharoh, there are many different myths. Usually we associate graves with ghosts and others spiritual things. The Egyptians’ religion is based on the presence of people from the afterlife or even there being an afterlife. Pyramids are very methodical to us because of the Egyptians and their beliefs. One of which was Na, this is a spirit that comes to the body of a dead Egyptian and prepares them to meet the gods for judgment. Megaliths are also very popular for memorial or burial sites. This is because of graves that were found in these monuments and the different artifacts. The pyramids are also known for afterlife citing’s. Hyrogliphyics are also found on tomb walls and on the tombs themselves. Depending on your beliefs this could symbolize an afterlife. We also do not always know what happens in history, we only have clues to what, has or will happen. 

Jon Krakaeur

Jon Krakaeur was born in Oregon, and was first introduced to hiking and camping by his father. He is the author of many popular books like, Into the Wild and countless others. He was very outdoor oriented throughout his life, contributing to the theme of the outdoors in his books. This is shown through him writing his book, Climbing Mount Everest. This is a book about his hard climb to the top of one of the highest peaks in the world. Krakaeur wrote for a outdoor magazine at one point and now lives with his wife in Seattle, Washington.

Week 3 Blog 2

Grace Leung

2/8/11

Western Civilization

Give several examples of monuments in Maryland / DC / PA that might be familiar to folks who live here but which would not be understood by outsiders without an explanation. Please include your own or public domain photos.

            There are many monuments in Maryland, the DC and PA areas that people who do not live here would understand. One is the White House. This could defiantly throw people off because if they are not familiar with the United States or are foreign, then this not very powerful name could seem to them as odd. The White House is one of the nation’s greatest monuments. To describe this to someone who would not know about it is, The White House is where the leader of our country lives. He is the president and almost like a “king”. Another monument that may not be familiar for people who are not from this area or even the U.S. is Edgar Allen Poe’s memorial grave. This may be unfamiliar to people who don’t live in Baltimore because Poe is a famous poet from Baltimore. A way to explain this to someone is the memorial grave marks the death of Edgar Allen Poe who wrote some of the most famous poems in the world. 

Week 3 Blog 1

Grace Leung

2/7/11

Western Civilization

1.     What is the oldest human-created artifact that has mattered to you? Why/how does it matter?

The oldest human- created artifact that has mattered to me is the Declaration of Independence, because it is a big part of our history as Americans. The Declaration of hand written and crafted by several of the United States leading delegates. This simple piece of paper or document formed our country to what it is today. This little piece of paper signed by fifty-seven people caused an enormous change in our rights today. It gave us freedom of speech and so many other independences. The Declaration of Independence took about a year to write and publish, which was in 1776. This Declaration was the foundation of the American Government system today. The different branches of government are formed from this. The United States government is known as one of the most successful in the world. Because of the fairness of the foundations of our constitutions we therefore have the benefit of true freedom. The Declaration is not the oldest artifact of this world, but it is a treasured one. Without this we could possibly live in a Communist world and the turn of the Revolutionary War could have been changed. 

Week 2 Blog 4

1.     You accidentally discover an invention that can immediately help millions of people; but only if you act immediately. On the other hand, if you just wait three months, you can secure a patent and get rich. Which do you choose and why?

These are two very hard decisions, but if I had to choose it would be to release the invention to the people. This is because, by doing this I could start a revolution. The invention could help people that need it the most. By doing this I could possibly help the economy. If the product or invention sells, this could be world-wide causing different countries to buy and use it. If other countries do, it will increase the United States as a world power. This could even possibly bring different nations together. The industrial revolution could boost the economy, to create more jobs. This could in turn cause lower rates of people without jobs. Communications between countries will help all of those other countries in need of an economy boost a chance. If I keep this invention to myself then I could allow the world to go on as it is and if another country somehow gets their hands on it, before the U.S they could become stronger. By letting this invention to be released to the country, it could save the economy, help other countries and improve our world. 

Week 2 Blog 3

Our Language

Gsv hfm iveloevh zilfmw gsv vzigs.  Rg xlnkovgvh lmv ivelofgrlm vevib 563 wzbh.  Vzigs’h liyrg rh rm gsv hszkv lu zm voorkhv.  Gsv vzigs ilgzgvh lmxv vevib 32 slfih zmw 65 nrmfgvh.  Gsv vzigs ilgzgvh dvhg gl vzhg.  Gsv ilgzgrlm lu gsv vzigs xzfhvh gsv xszmtv lu hvzhlmh.

The sun revolves around the earth.  It completes one revolution every 365 days.  Earth’s orbit is in the shape of an ellipse. The earth rotates once every 23 hours and 56 minutes.  The earth rotates west to east. The rotation of the earth causes the change of seasons.

A = z                               

B= y

C= x

D= w

E= v

F= u

G= t

H= s

I=r

J=q

K= p

L=o

M= n

N= m

O=l

P= k

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Week 2 Blog 2

Grace Leung
Week 2 Blog 2

Which do you think is a better roadmap of history artifacts of the humanities (art, music, dance, theatre, literature, philosophy, architecture, etc) or political/military conflicts? Why?

            

Out of these different roadmaps to history, art is the most important and informative. Art does not only describe history it gives a personal insight to history that can’t always be accomplished by these other artifacts of the humanities. Each piece of artwork tells an individual story that leads to another. Art is visual and easy to understand, while music is hard to read and possibly confusing. When something is drawn it creates a visual that allows you to see and understand the picture or painting. Art is also something you can use your senses, you can touch the artwork to feel the painting to maybe distinguish the time it was dated in, or the texture could be part of the message pertaining to the painting. Paintings are also preserved well if put in the right temperature, they can last for centuries. An example of a famous painting that tells history is the Last Supper, which was done by Leonardo DaVinci. This painting has lasted centuries with care and protection. The painting is a very valuable part of history because it shows the son of God, at the last supper in perfect correspondents to what the bible describes is happening. Art is the most resourceful artifact that tells us about all kinds of history, making it clear and easy to understand. 

Week 2 Blog 1

Grace Leung

1/31/11

Honors Western Civilization

Describe the importance of water in the ancient world.

          There are many different ways water is useful important and greatly needed in the ancient world. Water was the basis of almost every food or drink. Irrigation was the way food was made during this time and for irrigation. The water used for this is not used gradually, but in huge amounts because in the ancient world people are dependent on the water and the crops it produces. Also water in the ancient world could be used for cooking, like boiling food or steaming it. Another use for water in the ancient world is to help rid the many diseases. Water can be put into mixtures to create paints used to draw or write communications or the tribe’s native language. Paintings are very important because it tells us about different things that occurred in the ancient world. Paintings translate important events of how the earth changed over centuries. Water is very important to the ancient world, it is even so sacred to certain parts of the ancient world there is a God for water. In Mesopotamia the water God is very important to the people’s religion. This varies in different religion’s on how important water is. Water’s importance to the ancient world is very clear, as it is used for many different things that help the survival of these people.