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…the Magnificent. This empire was a Muslim based society. The Ottomans, also known as the Apostles of Islam, had not forced the conquered Christians to convert to Islam. Instead they had to pay a special poll tax called the cizye. These non-muslims that paid…

…with social criticism of bourgeoisie society. This criticism is shown clearly in the characterizations of the third generation within the Buddenbrooks family: Antonie, Christian and Thomas. It is also clear in the overriding themes presented throughout the novel…

…. Their way of life is based on Christian morals, traditions, and customs that have lasted for generations and they follow in the footsteps of their forefathers. Although the Amish are involved in many volunteer and relief organizations, they choose to keep…

…in the homes of members biweekly on Sunday. They celebrate the traditional Christian holy days. They also observe a Fast Day on October 11. The Amish society is one that is separate and intent on keeping the outside world out of their lives. The Amish choose to keep…

…for most people, yet today we look back at them as a turning point. The Crusades were Christian military expeditions undertaken between the 11th and the 14th century to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims. The word crusade, which is derived…

…the Indians in a manner that a Christian would not, being very disrespectful and the relationship leading to fights and a very strong sense of disrespect. That is just another sign of the colonist not relying on God. If the Colonist had trusted in God a little…

…its own judgement on the suffering of these millions of people. From the time of the earliest Christian communities, the church has always shown a preference for the poor, the needy, and on the outcasts of society. The way that the church insists…

…decided to find a new life in America, so he hopped aboard a trading ship and landed in New England. Obookiah stayed with a Christian family and went to a foreign mission school. Obookiah was taught to be a good Christian gentlemen. He told Americans about…

…Mesopotamia, the Quiche' Indians, a tribe in early Meso-America, and "The book of Genesis" which offers a Christian or biblical explanation of how our own civilization originated. I will tell you about how they believed they came into existence and what…

…, Jewish Quarter, Christian Quarter, and the Armenian Quarter. Also, the Old City is the site of many religious and historical landmarks. Within Jewish Quarters, the main attraction is the Western (Wailing) Wall Wall"). It's dubbed the "Wailing Wall…