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'''''AnnaM'''''

'''1. Approximately when and where did the Renaissance occur?'''

'''1. Approximately when and where did the Renaissance occur?'''

The Renaissance, meaning 'rebirth', began in the cultured Florence, Italy, but during 1300 to 1600 it spread out to encompass all of Europe.

The Renaissance, meaning 'rebirth', began in the cultured Florence, Italy, but during 1300 to 1600 it spread out to encompass all of Europe.

'''2. Martin Luther: who was he, what did he do, and when did he do it?'''

'''2. Martin Luther: who was he, what did he do, and when did he do it?'''

Luther was in poor health for several years before he died, in 1546.

Luther was in poor health for several years before he died, in 1546.

   

   

'''3. What was the Baroque style, and what was its motivation?'''

'''3. What was the Baroque style, and what was its motivation?'''

The Baroque style was a sort of 'counter-reformation', by the Roman Catholic Church. Instead of depicting Saints and Christ, it showed normal people in biblical settings. It used emotion and shadows to create the masterfully inspiration pictures that we see today.

The Baroque style was a sort of 'counter-reformation', by the Roman Catholic Church. Instead of depicting Saints and Christ, it showed normal people in biblical settings. It used emotion and shadows to create the masterfully inspiration pictures that we see today.

'''''SUBSTITUE:'' H1. What are the particular strengths and advantages of the English language?'''

'''''SUBSTITUE:'' H1. What are the particular strengths and advantages of the English language?'''

The English Language is perhaps one of the most useful languages today, not only because it is spoken by many people, world-wide, but because it has the ability to conform to fit into words from other languages. It is, in fact, comparable as the 'mutt' of languages, as it is formed from many different cultures. It's twenty-six letters can be mixed and matched to create a variety of different words, with different meanings.  

The English Language is perhaps one of the most useful languages today, not only because it is spoken by many people, world-wide, but because it has the ability to conform to fit into words from other languages. It is, in fact, comparable as the 'mutt' of languages, as it is formed from many different cultures. It's twenty-six letters can be mixed and matched to create a variety of different words, with different meanings.  

'''5. Chinese dynasties (any one or all), Vietnam, Korea and Cambodia: take your pick and write about one.'''

'''5. Chinese dynasties (any one or all), Vietnam, Korea and Cambodia: take your pick and write about one.'''

The three kingdoms of Korea were united in 688 A.D. Korea was one of the first nation-states to emerge  in the world, and it's culture has remained literally 'un-altered' by the changing world today. Today, South Korea is one of the most Christian nations in the world.

The three kingdoms of Korea were united in 688 A.D. Korea was one of the first nation-states to emerge  in the world, and it's culture has remained literally 'un-altered' by the changing world today. Today, South Korea is one of the most Christian nations in the world.

'''6. Why did the Renaissance occur in Europe, and not in other areas of the world, such as Asia?'''

'''6. Why did the Renaissance occur in Europe, and not in other areas of the world, such as Asia?'''

During the Renaissance, Europe was experiencing a kind of 'economic boom'. It was mostly Christian, it was a bit like the 50s, in American history, a time of peace, after a war.

During the Renaissance, Europe was experiencing a kind of 'economic boom'. It was mostly Christian, it was a bit like the 50s, in American history, a time of peace, after a war.

'''7. Current events: Who would you describe as "Machiavellian" today, and why?'''

'''7. Current events: Who would you describe as "Machiavellian" today, and why?'''

Barack Obama, of course. He is staunchly oppositional to any ideas but his own, and tries to hide his doings by pointing fingers elsewhere. His many 'bills' and economic plans are directly opposed by the constitution, but he is a bit like a bulldozer, and instead of trying to create a better economy for his people, he runs over all in his path.

Barack Obama, of course. He is staunchly oppositional to any ideas but his own, and tries to hide his doings by pointing fingers elsewhere. His many 'bills' and economic plans are directly opposed by the constitution, but he is a bit like a bulldozer, and instead of trying to create a better economy for his people, he runs over all in his path.