History

Diego Rivera depicted the Day of the Dead in his fresco of the same name, Dia de Muertos (Fig. 8.25). The Day of the Dead has roots in Mexico and in Latin American countries and is celebrated on November 1 and 2 (All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day), mixing Christian and Aztec beliefs. It is a celebratory and festive event, honoring dead ancestors. Look at Rivera’s fresco carefully for details of the celebration. You will see Calaveras, or skulls, skeletons, sugar skulls, and skull masks. Compare this work to Jose Guadalupe Posada’s Las bravisimas Calaveras guatemaltecas de Mora y de Morales (Fig. 1.16). Research the traditions of Dia de Los Muertos to discover some of the traditional crafts, food, and activities associated with the holiday. Create one of the traditional crafts, such as papel picado, or construct an altar to honor a deceased family member. about 150 words For more information on Dia De Los Muertos read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead

Write a 250-word (minimum) essay on one of the following topics: 1) The High Renaissance in Italy represents a peak in artistic genius. Indeed, this was the high point for such great artists as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael. It almost seems as if Art asked itself, “What could possibly come after this?” Hence, Mannerism arose, first in Florence and Rome, then the rest of Italy, and, eventually, all over Europe. But, just what is Mannerism and how did it hope to improve upon the artistic achievements of the High Italian Renaissance? Discuss whether Mannerism was a fitting and ennobling style to follow the High Italian Renaissance or a disappointing and lack-luster after-thought. Cite two specific examples, only one from the textbook, of Mannerism that support your viewpoints. Or 2) What are the main characteristics of the Elizabethan stage (or theater)? Identify the ways in which Shakespeare can be compared to a contemporary “Movie Star” or “Rock Star.” Cite examples supporting your answers to both questions. For more information on Mannerism read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannerism

How did the Spaniards and Aztecs communicate?  Were there some obvious possibilities for misunderstanding? How did the Aztecs view the Spaniards?  How did the Spaniards view the Aztecs?  What are some ways these two accounts of the same events differ?  What challenges does a historian face when trying to recreate the past with two different versions of the same events?  Please note that only “the human journey” book can be used to answer this question. Please message me for access to the book. Thanks. For more information on Aztecs read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztecs

Discuss the American Revolution’s impact on slavery. In what ways did the Revolution undermine the institution of slavery? In what ways did the Revolution help to preserve the institution? On balance, did the American Revolution do more to end or to protect the system of slavery in the new United States? one page, doubled spaced, in Times New Roman font, with standard 1 inch margins on all sides 

Week Six Discussion ForumChoose three specific elements of Neanderthal culture, biology, or technology and discuss why you believe they were key to Neanderthal evolution and adaptation. Use examples from the film to illustrate your understanding. After viewing the required films for this module answer the following prompt. Be sure you have read all of the instructions and etiquette guidelines under the General Information section of this course.(please watch the list of the films and also use chapter 10 chapter 11 ppt ‘s context to answer the question )need at least 300 words )Required Films Decoding Neanderthalshttps://www.bilibili.com/video/BV19t411H7kw For more information on Neanderthal Culture read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neanderthal

Discuss the various means by which slaves resisted the slave system. How widespread was such resistance? What were the most common and effective tactics? What does the prevalence of resistance reveal not only about slaves’ attitude toward slavery but also their ability to shape the conditions under which they lived and worked? one page, double spaced, in Times New Roman font, with standard 1-inch margins on all sides  

Watch the video, Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwk0lDjUQFw&feature=youtu.be,   and answer each question below in complete sentences. According to the personal testimonies at the beginning of the film, how do Egyptians remember Umm Kulthum, twenty years after her death?On which topic did Umm Kulthum’s early education focus? How did this benefit her as a singer? (Note: the holy book of Islam is the Koran or Qur’an.)How did Umm Kulthum first begin to sign publically?Why did Umm Kulthum’s father dress her in boys’ clothing? Why did he continue to allow her to perform?Which country colonized Egypt? How did Umm Kulthum’s music support the Egyptian independence movement?How did the role of women change after the Egyptian revolution of 1919?How did Umm Kulthum’s public persona compare to that of other female artists at the time?Who was Ahmed Rami? What did he do for Umm Kulthum?Umm Kulthum built her career on which three technologies that were new to Egypt?What is the melodic contour of Umm Kulthum’s songs? (Ascending, descending, or arching?)Why did early Egyptian cinema feature singers?Who was MohammedAbd el-Wahhab? Why was he Umm Kulthum’s biggest rival?How did Umm Kulthuum insist musicians in her orchestra learn to play her music?What is tarab? What is the English translation, according to the film?How would Umm Kulthum musically create a sense of tarab for her listeners?In concert footage of Kulthum’s performances, how do her audiences react to tarab?Why did Umm Kulthum carefully guard her privacy?How did Kulthum support Egyptian revolutionary activities in the 1930s?How did the Egyptian revolution of the late 1950s threaten Umm Kulthum’s career?How did political leader Gamal Abdel Nasser support Kultum?Why was Umm Kulthum’s collaboration with her formal rival, MohammedAbd el-Wahhab, a significant event?Describe the ensemble supporting Umm Kulthum’s performance of el-Wahhab’s composition, “Enta Omri.” Which instruments do you see and hear in these examples? (Describe the size of the ensemble and the types of instruments using vocabulary such as chordophones, membranophones, etc.)Why did it take Umm Kulthum nearly two hours to perform “Enta Omri?”According to interviews in the documentary, why do songs such as “Enta Omri” hold such significance with their listeners?How did Kulthum “mobilize the Arab world” after Egypt’s defeat in the Six-Day War?

Please read Chapter 12 – Cotton is King: The Antebellum South, 1800–1860 – and submit a text response to two of the following questions by Monday, November 9 at midnight. This a low-stakes assignment, meaning that I want you to start thinking about these questions and preparing for answering complex historical questions on the exams. Compare and contrast the steamboats of the antebellum years with technologies today. In your estimation, what modern technology compares to steamboats in its transformative power? Does the history of the cotton kingdom support or undermine the Jeffersonian vision of white farmers on self-sufficient farms? Explain your answer. Based on your reading of William J. Anderson’s and John Brown’s accounts, what types of traumas did slaves experience? How were the experiences of black women and men similar and different? What strategies did slaves employ to resist, revolt, and sustain their own independent communities and cultures? How did slaves use white southerners’ own philosophies—paternalism and Christianity, for example—to their advantage in these efforts? What are the major arguments put forward by proslavery advocates? How would you argue against their statements? Consider filibustering from the point of view of the Cuban or Nicaraguan people. If you lived in Cuba or Nicaragua, would you support filibustering? Why or why not? For more information read this:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antebellum_South

Now that you’ve completed the DaVinci and Consolidated calculations, you can begin the final phase of the workbook – the financial statements and performance measurement items. Remember, you’ve already done most of the work for these, now it’s time to pull it all together. For more information on Davinci read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davinci

Read and evaluate your partner’s survey – think of yourself as a consultant or advisor to this person or organization who filled out the survey.  You are their “fresh eyes” on it. 3) Write and submit a 4 page paper on what you observed in reading their survey – what things were expected? What was surprising? What advice would you offer? What is missing? What follow-up questions or actions would you take? You do not have to stick to these questions… the point is to evaluate the survey and provide thoughtful advice to the organization based on our conversations with people -> policy -> technology. 4) Format – same expectations apply… 12 point Times font, APA format – professional and polished document, please.