Welcome to Chapter #15 where we explore the continent of Africa and ask ourselves if there are other ways to study history. Can you glean understanding from artifacts, stories, music and customs? Is it as reliable? Let's have fun! You will be asked to replicate an artifact and create an exhibition that teaches about a region of Africa. Here are some samples of student work in the past!
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I read the article on Ardipithecus ramidus and found it very interesting that there was another close example of an early hominid like Lucy. I've heard of Lucy but not Ardi!
James- Ardi is a brand new discovery or we would have mentioned it in class. That is why you haven't heard of Ardi. Scientists just announced the discovery earlier this week! It is pretty exciting news in the field and is likely to stimulate a lot of debate and criticism as people search for what Ardi 'means' to our understanding of developing species.
You should have a visual organizer that compares and contrasts Hinduism and Buddhism that is bright red/pink in color. Judaism makes for a stark contrast to either one. You may find using the chart and looking carefully at vocabulary would be helpful. Let me know if you'd like further help! The big Purusha diagram should help with the first essay choice. Also, there is a spot in your notes that clearly discusses the caste system. Thanks for your effort!
Mrs. Ramirez's fact about x-raying mummies is really cool i didn't know that they could do that. one of the objects was a Necklace of lizard amulets, beads and pendants. i thought it was really neat cause it is made of lots of different types of jewelry and it was believed that the necklace gave the wearer the powers and qualities that symbolized the amulet. the fly was a symbol of persistance and the lizard was a symbol of on of regeneration, lizards were believed believed to be manifestations of the sun-god Atum.
To Krysta's post about Ardi's secret... I found it quite amazing that they found a hominid that existed before and makes me wonder if maybe there is more of them... For my artifact I chose to explore the Turquoise djed Pillar Amulet. This amulet's form was that of a tree with the branches removed, it later became the backbone of the god Osiris. There are many of these amulets found in tombs, and it is usually placed upon the neck, chest, or the lower torso. They came in many materials, such as turquoise, gold, and carnelian. It was supposed to be symbolized perfectly to ensure that the deceased was reborn and endured the afterlife. This artifact says many things about Egyptian culture. Such as, that they believe heavily in their religion and that their gods are in fact real. It also says that many different colors and materials mean different things. I would wonder, what colors and materials mean what? It also tells me that the Egyptians believed in reincarnation, which seems to me as though it is quite a wide belief in this Era of time..
Responding to Bailey's comment:
Woah! They can x-ray mummies!? That's kind of hard to fathom in the brain since the bodies would be so fragile, and to think the insides of the human would be rotted and gross.
The "Ivory figure of a woman with incised features" was very depicting and blunt. The body parts such as the eyes, chest area, hips, and pubic region were the most detailed parts of the paddle doll. It says the new theory of the dolls are not related to sexuality but more for the hopefulness of lifeless bodies to pass on in the process of rebirthing and regeneration. (And the fact that these dolls are made out of hippopotamus teeth is bizarre!)
This object says about the Egyptian culture that it follows the preservatory method. Hippo teeth are pretty sturdy last time I checked, so the dolls would be sturdily conserved for thousands of years, as like the mummification method the Egyptians used. If it is in the sense being used for transferring bodies during rebirthing than it would uphold a belief in some sort of religion as well.
I read the article about the 'Crocodile-skin suit of armour'. They said that this was used as an armour for the soldiers back then in Egypt. Egyptians were very attracted to the crocodile cult and the reason why they chose the crocodile is because it was seen as 'sacred and divine, and worshipped as a god'. Not only soldiers wore them, also the priest does because it's for the 'spirit of diety'. I think that this kind of armour represents them as a strong warrior. And it is pretty neet that they set a crocodile skin as their proctection or armour. But I wouldnt wear them because I think it's so uncomfortable! I like thier ideas though. Very unique.
"After you turn 18, do your parents still support you financially? What kind of disagreements do you have with your parents?"
After I turn 18 I will be financially supported by my parents, but only if I attend college. The type of disagreements that I have with my parents are quite mild, the relationship between us is my parents nag and I complain but nothing to big.
Our names are Emma and Emily and our question that we are responding to is "What are your goals for college?" Emma and I have many goals towards college but we both have the same general plan of playing a college sport and earning AA degree in our first two years of college. Then we plan on transfering to a four year college where we will start our classes too become qualified for our careers. We think this is a typical response for many students planning to attend college.
How much money do you spend per month?
I myself spend around $45 per month, as an average student in the USA we we spend in the range from $25-$100 a month.
I am testing the efficiency of these handheld devices and their ability to respond to prompts in an efficient way.
I am testing the efficiency of these handheld devices and their ability to respond to prompts in an efficient way.
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