His parents were from peasant stock, but had high ambitions for their intelligent, eldest son
Martin Luther Biography - 0 views
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Bachelors and Masters degrees in Theology. He was in his first year of Law School in Erfurt when an incident occurred that would change the course of European history.
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Two weeks later, Luther joined the Augustinian Order in Erfurt; his father was furious.
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Biography for Kids: Julius Caesar - 0 views
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four Roman legions
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In the military operations of Lucius Cornelius Sulla and Julius Caesar, a legion was composed of 10 cohorts, with 4 cohorts in the first line and 3 each in the second and third lines. The 3,600 heavy infantry were supported by enough cavalry and light infantry to bring the legion's strength up to 6,000 men.
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Many of the leaders were jealous of Caesar and his following.
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Consul was the highest ranking position in the Roman Republic.
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Greek Religion - 2 views
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They worshipped many gods whom they believed appeared in human form and yet were endowed with superhuman strength and ageless beauty
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Heracles and Hebe's wedding in the presence of the gods on Mt. Olympus.
The Renaissance at mrdowling.com - 3 views
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About 1450
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Renaissance is a French word that means "rebirth."
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beginning of modern history.
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The Exploration and Conquest of the New World | Boundless US History - 0 views
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In 1492, Christopher Columbus, supported by the Spanish government, undertook a voyage to find a new route to Asia and inadvertently encountered “new” lands in the Americas full of long established communities and cultures.
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Jacques Cartier undertook a voyage to present-day Canada for the French government, where they began the settlement of New France, developing the fur industry and fostering a more respectful relationship with many of the inhabitants.
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Spanish conquistadors invaded areas of Central and South America looking for riches, ultimately destroying the powerful Aztec and Inca cultures.
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