Ancient Societies; Greece, Rome and the World of Beowulf
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This 5 page paper examines the similarities and differences of the people and societies of these three different times. In considering their expectations and the social structure the student will understand some of the contrasting elements in these societies. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEancciv.wps

Ancient Sumerian and Egyptian Statues with Religious Purposes
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This 7 page report discusses two ancient statues: Eannatum, The Prince of Lagash from Sumeria and the Official Clasping Emblem of God Min with the Figure of the God Ptah. The meaning of the figures, their purpose, and why they were created are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWlagash.rtf

Ancient Warfare
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A 5 page paper on ancient warfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAanwar8.rtf

Athletes in Ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian Cultures
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A 7 page discussion of the importance athletic competition held in these cultures. The author describes some of the most prominent athletic events and contends that each held deeper societal significance than a simple recreational diversion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPsprtAn.rtf

Augustus, Alexander, Pericles and Western Civilization
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This 3 page paper discusses the contributions made to western civilization by the Emperor Augustus, Pericles, and Alexander the Great. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVWstCiv.rtf

Being Part of an Empire: Ancient Egypt
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A 3 page paper which examines whether or not it was greatly beneficial to nations to be a part of the great Egyptian empire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAegemp.rtf

Body Modifications in Mesoamerica
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This 6 page paper considers the different types of body modification including scarification, cranial modification, tooth modification and a range of piercing, which are seen in Mesoamerica. These may start with the Olmecs but were also carried forward and developed by other civilisations such as the Maya, Aztec, Teotihuacán and Toltec. Examining these different permanent modification or mutilations the paper draws parallels with the practices of body modifications today and asserts that this has always been associated with social class and power. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEbodmod.rtf

Brahmins as Important Contributors t o India
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This 4 page paper proves that the Brahmins was just as important to classical India as the shih were to classical China. Literature is referenced in this serious discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA135Bra.rtf

Cairo And Beirut: Ancient And Modern
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15 pages in length. The social, political and economical activities experienced in everyday life represent the very essence of what it means to be a human being. These representations illustrate how and why a person acts the way he or she does, how one attributes moods, feelings and emotions, the way in which one interacts with another, as well as what governs overall cultural behavior. Working upon the assumption that, for the most part, ancient Egyptians and Lebanese lived their lives out of habit and routine, the student can readily surmise problem solving techniques were borne out of what had already occurred in their past. If ancient man learned from what had already occurred, he would effectively eliminate the need to relearn the same lesson more than once. This ability to learn and progress reflects yet another critical factor that contributed to the ultimate development of complex societies, with Cairo and Beirut representing two of the most chronicled and intricate histories. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCcairo.rtf

Changes in Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia
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A 10 page paper which examines the changes in the land and the people of Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia as a result of cultural, political, and economic change brought by the domination of the Persian Empire and the Greek Kingdoms which followed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RApers.rtf