The clothing of peasants during the Middle
Ages was very simple, while the clothing of nobility was fitted with a
distinct emphasis on the sleeves of the garments. Knights adorned themselves
with sleeveless "surcoats" covered with a coat of arms. Barbarian nomads
wore clothing made of fur, wool, and leather. They wore long trousers,
some of which had attached feet. Fine leather shoes were also worn. Imports
such as turbans and silks from the East were common for the more fortunate
of society.
As with today, clothing styles of medieval
men changed periodically
At the end of the 13th century, the once loose
and flowing tunics became tighter fitting. Besides tunics, the men also
wore undershirts and briefs covered by a sleeveless jacket and an additional
tunic. Stockings completed the ensemble. Men's medieval clothing also
consisted of cloaks with a round opening that was slipped over the man's
head. Such cloaks were worn over other clothing as a type of "jacket"
Women, especially those who were married, wore tight-fitting caps and
nets over their hair, which was wound in a "bun" on their heads. Other
women wore veils over their hair, which was left either hanging loosely,
or braided tightly.
This is an excellent video made by a teacher describing the crusades. It talks about many key components. It is very easy to understand and helpful for anybody wanting to learn more on the crusades.
1. Instagram can share information about its users with Facebook, its parent company, as well as outside affiliates and advertisers.
The potentially lucrative move will let advertisers in Facebook’s ad network use data and information that users have shared on Instagram, like details about favorite places, bands, restaurants or hobbies, to better target ads at those users.
2. You could star in an advertisement — without your knowledge.
will also be able to use your photographs and identity in advertisements.
“You agree that a business or other entity may pay us to display your username, likeness, photos (along with any associated metadata), and/or actions you take, in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to you,”
In addition, someone who doesn’t use Instagram could end up in an advertisement if they have their photograph snapped and shared on the service by a friend.
3. Underage users are not exempt.
least 13 years old to sign up for the service, the new terms note that if a teenager signs up, they are agreeing that a parent or guardian is aware that their image, username and photos can also be used in ads.
4. Ads may not be labeled as ads.
5. Want to opt out? Delete your account.
“by accessing or using the Instagram website, the Instagram service, or any applications (including mobile applications) made available by Instagram (together, the “Service”), however accessed, you agree to be bound by these terms of use.”
Closed questions have the following characteristics:
They give you facts.
They are easy to answer.
They are quick to answer.
They keep control of the conversation with the questione
An open question is likely to receive a long answer.
To get people to realize the extend of their
problems (to which, of course, you have the solution).
Open questions have the following characteristics:
They ask the respondent to think and reflect.
They will give you opinions and feelings.
They hand control of the conversation to the respondent.
To find out more about a person, their wants,
needs, problems, and so on.
Example
As a follow-on from closed questions, to
develop a conversation and open up someone who is rather quiet.
Using open questions can be scary, as they seem to hand the baton of control
over to the other person.
A closed question can be answered with either a single word or a
short phrase.
Essential questions usually probe the deep and often confounding issues confronting us - complex and baffling matters that elude simple answers: Life - Death - Marriage - Identity - Purpose - Betrayal - Honor Integrity - Courage - Temptation - Faith - Leadership - Addiction Invention - Inspiration
They are worthy of our time and are likely to spark interest and awaken curiosity.
They pass the test of “So what?” They focus on matters of import.
The question probes a matter of considerable importance.
The question requires movement beyond understanding and studying - some kind of action or resolve - pointing toward the settlement of a challenge, the making of a choice or the forming of a decision.
The question cannot be answered by a quick and simple “yes” or “no” answer.
The question probably endures, shifts and evolves with time and changing conditions - offering a moving target in some respects.
The question may be unanswerable in the ultimate sense.
The question may frustrate the researcher, may prove arid rather than fertile and may evade the quest for clarity and understanding.
Many of us believe that schools should devote more time to essential questions and less time to Trivial Pursuit.
They require new thought rather than the mere collection of facts, second hand opinions or cut-and-paste thinking.
Most of the important thought we will conduct during our lives will center on such essential questions.
Male citizens in Athens could vote on all the decisions that affected the city and serve on juries. However, democracy was not open to everyone. Citizen women and children were not allowed to vote. Slaves and foreigners living in Athens (known as metics) were banned from participating in government.
The Constitution of the Athenians, one written by Aristotle or one of his pupils and the other attributed (by some) to Xenophon. Other sources which discuss politics and government include Aristotle’s Politics and the historical works of Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon.
estimated that only 3,000 or so people actively participated in politics. Of this group, perhaps as few as 100 citizens - the wealthiest, most influential, and the best speakers - dominated the political arena both in front of the assembly and behind the scenes in private conspiratorial political meetings (xynomosiai) and groups (hetaireiai).
the dēmos could be too easily swayed by a good orator or popular leaders (the demagogues) and get carried away with their emotions.
Issues discussed in the assembly ranged from deciding magistracies to organising and maintaining food supplies to debating military matters
There was also a boulē or council of 500 citizens chosen by lot and with a limited term of office, which acted as a kind of executive committee of the assembly. The decrees of the Assembly could also be challenged by the law courts.
An oligarchy is a system of political power controlled by a select group of individuals
For the Greeks (or more particularly the Athenians) any system which excluded power from the whole citizen-body and was not a tyranny or monarchy was described as an oligarchy. Oligarchies were perhaps the most common form of city-state government and they often occurred when democracy went wrong.
An oligarchy is a system of political power controlled by a select group of individuals, sometimes small in number but it could also include large groups. For the Greeks (or more particularly the Athenians) any system which excluded power from the whole citizen-body and was not a tyranny or monarchy was described as an oligarchy. Oligarchies were perhaps the most common form of city-state government and they often occurred when democracy went wrong.
Did you know that 600 years ago people used to make copies of books by writing each page by hand? It would take months to make one book! Johannes Gutenberg changed that. He invented the printing press
Born in Eisleben, Germany, in 1483, Martin Luther went on to become one of Western history’s most significant figures.
His “95 Theses,” which propounded two central beliefs—that the Bible is the central religious authority and that humans may reach salvation only by their faith and not by their deeds—was to spark the Protestant Reformation.
"General Location" means that the particular ancient Greek place cannot be pinpointed specifically, but instead it spans the general area around the placemark. Most often in this case a modern city covers the ancient site.
"Probable Location" means that the exact location of a known place could not be accurately pinpointed on the map. The placemark is placed on the most likely location.
The thing that I thought was the biggest discovery / finding was that they created a democracy. They decided to revolt against a king.
Ancient Greece was one of the first major civilizations of Europe. Ancient Greek culture officially lasted from the 8th century BC to the 7th century AD, but their height was in the 6th and 5th centuries BC, a period that was so influential on Western culture that we call it the Classical era.
The Greeks cities were some of the first major civilizations to question the rule of a king, and in the 6th Century BC, the people of Athens developed a new government system called democracy
But Greece has done so much more for humanity than just great marinated vegetables. Greece set foundations for modern civilization that include art, government, science, and even sports.
Athens instituted a system where every citizen - then defined as free males - had the right to both vote and speak in the legislative assembly where new laws were made.
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