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…The seemingly unstoppable Roman Empire was bound to fall after the many aspects that made Rome such a dominant empire started to fade away. Rome was the center of the world and the thought that such a worldwide power could decline was unheard…

…of Jesus there were sizable Jewish communities in every major city in the Roman Empire. Strong connections with the land and their ancestors were described as “Diaspora.” Diaspora Judaism was one of the main avenues through which the new faith expanded through…

…Purposes: To win back the holy land Later on, money (Venetian merchants bringing it on) Accomplishments: Nothing Crusades caused the Byzantine empire to fall Significance: This shifted power back…

…In 1095, the Byzantine Empire was in trouble. The Seljuks were very close to destroying Alexius I ‘s empire. He sent an urgent message to his rival, the Roman Pope. The Council of Claremont was held and the Pope decided to help. The Holy Land…

…Alexander the Great lived from 356-323BC. HE WAS KING of Macedonia, conqueror of the Persian Empire, and one of the greatest military geniuses of all times. This man had a plan to make the ultimate empire. He had many plans for this great new culture. He…

…INTRODUCTION The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution was a ten-year political campaign with objectives to revolutionize china with the cultural and political ideologies of Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong launched the Great Leap Forward in 1959, which…

…, North Korea, and China. Most Republicans in congress consider a National Missile Defense system to be a top priority for the United States Government.         Other reasons for this defense system are current actions made by foreign countries. In May…

…of the undergarment crossing the chest, and the remains of shimmering gilt on the surface are evidence of the sumptuous effect of this once colorful figure. The stylistic elements of this early example of the Buddha clearly reflect the typical Tang features of China…

…to the travels of this wonderful spice down through the ages. The absolute origins of this appealing and versatile spice are most probably to be found in the moist tropical and sub-tropical regions of India and China. Cultivation spread throughout Southeast Asia…

…Chinoiserie As early as the 1100's, traders brought Chinese exports to Europe, where it became greatly admired. As European trade with the Orient grew during the 1600's, many of these products and their styles became popular with the European public…