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THE ISLAMIC WORLD

THE ISLAMIC WORLD Sinan the Great was responsible for some of the masterworks of Ottoman architecture. His greatest work, the Mosque of Selim II in Edirne, Turkey was constructed to glorify his patron. It was also intended to surpass the Christian Hagia Sophia. What is your opinion of this strategy? Can you think of any … Read more

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THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS, Ep. 3

THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS, Ep. 3 How many slaves were there in 1861 at the start of the Civil War? How many slaves escaped to the North to fight for the Union? What happened to the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law in May 1861, a month after the war started? How did this … Read more

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Describe the ancient Greek competitive character

Describe the ancient Greek competitive character Describe the ancient Greek competitive character, and compare the ancient Olympics (as a festival featuring athletics) to the Olympics today, identifying any major differences. Explain what the Olympic rules regarding females and evidence, such as the “running girl” artifact, reveal about female status and Greek athletics in particular Greek … Read more

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