History of Egypt Part III

A civilization cannot be fully established without the foundation of deity and the belief in the divine. Just like the Romans, Greeks, Indians, and Chinese, the Egyptians also believe in the concept of polytheism or the belief and worship of many gods and goddesses that are related to various aspects of religion, nature, and human worship. Each god or goddess has its own theology, origin, and history of its birth, its capacity, powers, limitations, and strengths. This specific basis of faith influences their way of life, system of work, and even their reasons of living. Learning of who these gods and goddesses are can give a glimpse of their living conditions during their days.

Ptah – Known to be part of the tri-god, which includes his wife, Sekhmet, and Nefertem, their son. Because he is known as a creator-god that can be compared to Zeus or Jupiter, which was responsible for establishing the world, he is addressed as one of the supreme gods.

  • Re – It is famed for being seen with a sun disk on its head, which distinguishes it as a sun god. It can be seen in different forms such as an evening sun, Atum; the morning sun, Khepri, and Horakhty, represented by the Sphinx a Giza.
  • Osiris – Due to its mummified form, it depicts the god of both death and resurrection. He used to be a mortal king that was murdered by his brother, Seth.
  • Isis – Protector of the dead, the wife of Osiris, and the mother of Horus.
  • Horus – His image of a falcon had made him to be recognized as the sky god, protector, and patron of the kings.
  • Seth – Comparable with the god of war, Seth is a red god that promotes violence, hate, and chaos.
  • Hathor – She is the god of fertility, music, motherhood, and protector of women giving birth. As a cow-goddess, she can also be associated with plenty, abundance, and good fortune.
  • Anubis – His role is different that of Osiris, even though he is also associated with the dead. He is the funerary god, protector of the dead, and guardian of the underworld. He was responsible for embalming Osiris.
  • Thoth – Thoth is a moon god that acts as the scribe of the gods, as he invented the system of writing being used by the Egyptians. He also records sentences given to mortals in the god’s book of wisdom.
  • Amun – A god that was never born, created by his own will, Amun is taken as the King of the Gods that is hidden from eternity and he was only revealed when seen with Ra.
  • Bastet – Goddess of the cats, which is considered to be sacred protectors of bounty in Egypt. She is also associated with ointments and was also the protector of Pharaoh.
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History of Egypt Part II

One of the most prominent and famous things associated with Egypt is the creation of pyramids and its existence in the land. These pyramids have not only been made for the sake of showing architectural prowess in the ancient world. More importantly, these majestic structures are more complicated than meets the eye. The pyramid is directly associated with the belief on the state of the body and spirit after a person of high political and social stature dies. In order to achieve peace in the afterlife, creating a seamless and wondrous vessel is important.

The pyramid is made to become a channel wherein a dead person can get into the afterlife and even in eternity, where he or she can dwell in a better place, where pain and strife is nowhere to be seen, and where the presence of family and friends is felt. However, when talking about a king, who has already achieved a divine state of position and respect during mortality, he will be able to sit and reside close to the gods, even included on the entourage of Re, the Egyptian god of the sun. Dying in this state may be desirable; however, he will be spending the rest of his immortality journeying endlessly across the sky and the underworld. Due to this consequence, he may even be tempted to lose his crown, his throne, and his glory, for the sake of a happier life after death.

In the Christian mode of belief with respect to the death of the body, the spirit separates from it where it dwells in a waiting place before the time of the judgment comes. But in the Egyptian concept of death, the spirit has attributes that serves as its limitations and capabilities of being a spirit.

  • Ba – this attribute of the spirit makes it possible to move within and without the tomb, to sit very close to its grave, and even take a rest in the gentle breeze of death. When seeing it in hieroglyphics and other paintings or etches, it is depicted as a human headed bird.
  • Akh – is the state or condition of the spirit wherein it has already passed beyond the jaws of death, and transfiguring itself into a better form of matter that can be seen as divine or holy. Experiencing the akh is associated with the stars in the heavens.
  • Ka – it can be characterized as the same role of the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit characterized with Christianity. Ka is created at the very same time the body has been developed into mortality. Serving as the companion, it is the one that directly receives offerings and gifts.

Death unto the Egyptians is very sacred. This is the reason why pyramids are built, in order for it to have sustenance in its journey to eternity.

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History of Egypt Part I

Egypt is considered to be one of the most interesting subjects when talking about a nation that has ascended to the height of civilization, development, and progression. It is one of the many places in the world that has set the pattern of politics, economics, arts, letters, architecture, and other influences that have affected the modern world. Its growth as a country can be compared to Panama where a body of water, even the Nile River, has been substantial in fulfilling its role as a center of trade from nearby and even distant nations. It has become a giant in the Mediterranean World, during its ancient reign.

Despite of its rich and deep culture, even etched to the very walls of the tombs and pyramids, it was all set aside when a person by the name of Alexander the Great had penetrated its border of power. Ancient Egypt was quickly erased as historians have known it, where all that was left are ruins of its abundant past. However, it was never over or gone to extinction thanks to modern day heroes that have shown interest to what the Egypt of the ancient world has in store for Egyptologists, people who are studying everything about the said civilization and nation.

Because of the burning curiosity of students, professors, archaeologists, historians, relic hunters, and even ancient sociologists alike have pushed their effort of unearthing mysteries, stories, and history that have been left in the crevices of shattered civilization. Serious efforts of study and research have become lighter as business has become pleasure to everyone, hastening and speeding up developments in such a rushing pace. TV shows, documentaries, and periodicals covering Egypt have increased because there is an assurance that people seeing this powerful nation rise from the ashes will attract so much interest.

There are different fields of interest coming from people of various backgrounds and preferences. Patrons of art are attracted with the huge sculptures, painted urns, and well-crafted statues that have been created with prehistoric tools. Engineers and architects are curious of the craftsmanship used in slicing huge rock blocks and creating it into humongous pyramids. Doctors and medical students are fascinated with the use of herbs, plants, and the treatments of diseases and bacteria in applying mummification. No matter what your interest is, there are many things that can cover your awareness in this amazing people and culture.

Everything in Egypt is just breathtaking, realizing that they lived in an almost perfect life despite of limitations with technology, science, and other fields. Their brilliance has sparked the evolution of mankind when it comes to various areas of study and learning. The history of Egypt is a truly marvelous sight that is always astounding to behold.

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History of China Part III

There were tangible writings and texts that were discovered through archaeological studies where they have approximately tabulated the documents recorded around 3,300 years ago which were in between 2500, and 2000 B.C. Much of the progress of China were represented of the recurrent, and series of amalgamation, development, and migration that have resulted and magnified their art, philosophy, political, and writing systems. This is the meaning of Chinese civilization that did not just happen in the central part of China but in the whole land of the country. In fact, it carries distinctive and unique experiences because of the various leaders, and other notable people who have made remarkable contributions when it comes to evolution of the country.

One of their unique identities is their consistent and up-to-date record keeping. This is the reason why you could access hundreds and even thousands of books because of their zealousness in keeping everything intact, and updated. It has served as channels in bridging the gap of the past, and connecting it to the present state of prosperity and posterity of China. The records have been grouped according to leadership that represents specific dynasty, along with the policies, and colorful politics that transpired in between those eras. Developments are some of the things that highlight the history of China prior to its final formation.

In fact, it has been observed among the dynasties that have been established since the prehistoric times were the patterns of ascension, dissension, failure, rebirth, and achievement. The adaptation of the early and current Chinese people is one of its traits that aim for long-term solution where they know how to make necessary adjustment in order to achieve the end result. This is why they are known for superb technology, fast and efficient results when it comes to labor output, the refined political institutions, and their written language. When it comes to expression of patriotism, they are known for that because they value, and preserved their native tongue instead of prioritizing the learning process of the international language which is English.

They are one of the countries that have unique colonization history because of the unification that it has actually achieved because of the work of one dynasty. They have left remarkable influences in other neighboring countries such as in Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. Their traditional and conservative Chinese name is also known or symbolizes as Central Nation of China or Middle Kingdom. There were known people who have made culture revolution that aimed for awareness or self-awakening on the society’s condition during that time. The communism, socialism, capitalism, slavery, and feudalism were some of the interpretation, and significant pattern that some historians have noted where communist party has revolted; people like Mao Zedong and Confucious opened the way for favorable criticism.

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History of China Part II

Among the ancient history of countries across the globe, China has been cited as the powerful booster, and exemplar when it comes to its rapid development despite of unification issues within. In fact, before China has been formed as a land or recognize as a country, it composes of various and small tribes that have made the roots of expansion of China. Some of notable things that can be read in the historical books being taught in school were the Xia Dynasty as the oldest dynasty and Yuanmou man as the oldest Hominoid recorded in the history of China. There were known and lofty people who have contributed to the progress, and rise of the country.

Majority of the people who have made vast improvement and assistance to the whole land of China were once leaders, and rulers of this land. Some of them were Emperor Li Shimin, patriotic poet like Qu Yuan, and Confucious as its known philosopher. The stride for progress of China can be classified in various stages along with the success and failure those major dynasties that have witnessed, and created the history of China. Some of which were categorically identified as Primitive Society, Feudal Society, Semi-Feudal Society, Semi-colonial, Slave Society, and Socialist Society.

The official foundation of the People’s Republic of China happened on October 1, 1949 that has boosted more the economic stability and strength of China because it has been officially recognized as a socialist society. Some of the known and little known dynasties that have completed its history were the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Three Kingdom Periods, Jin, Southern and Northern, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, and Ten States, Song, Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and lastly the Qing Dynasty that has lasted  in 1911. The need to recall back various dynasties that have played major important roles about the morality, and beautiful culture that China has preserved.

China has a wonderful history of its civilization dating back more than 5,000 years ago. It is found in eastern part of Asia, and its capital is Beijing. The leaders who have held important positions in the antiquity and chronology of China were the reasons for its continued growth, and development today. Other emperors who have boosted the overall standing of China’s economy and industry as a nation today were Emperors Qin Shihuang, Hanwudi, Li Shimin, and Kangxi. Those were rules from their respective dynasties. Moreover, there were heroes as well that can be equated to its leaders because of their various contributions that have forever etched in their hearts, and printed on the history books of China. Indeed, this country is not mysterious as others have thought of because, their progress is such bask of knowledge, that worth reading, and learning.

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History of China Part I

Dynasties, multiple kingdoms, warlordism, empires, and territories are some of the common words that can be heard when discussing about history of China. For about 5000 years, one could be enriched of the mysterious yet interesting background of China.  Some of the famous identifications of this country are the Yantze River, and Yellow river which have also witnessed the Neolithic era of China especially the Yellow River. It could be noted that there were various records that supply, and support the early history of inhabitants of China. Some of which are under the Shang Dynasty, Xia Dynasty, and Zhou Dynasty where Records of the Grand Historian along with the Bamboo Annals contained important texts that would literate current citizens especially Chinese students.

There were associated pressures that took place that have influenced various kingdoms and other states both internal and external. In fact, it has resulted to dissolutions of major kingdoms and had been divided into smaller units. It was also a period of Warring States aside from the Chinese Civil War that happened from 1927 to 1950. This was a war between two parties, The Communist Party of China and The Republic of China. In fact, the effect of it was separation of Chinese Nation into two, People’s Republic of China in Mainland and Republic of China of Taiwan. In fact, there were series of battles both words, and swords. It was the longest war ever recorded in the history, following the World War I and II. Although, the long years of wars had ceased, but there were no signs that it has really ended.

When it comes to historical ruling in the political affairs, and dynasties that have been set, the pattern of leadership are being followed where leaders have emerged. These are better known as Chinese dynasties. This was patterned after the Qin Dynasty which was the first dynasty that was formed around 221 to 207 B.C.. It became powerful when it comes to the number of conquests it made that has overtaken and overruled the Zhou Dynasty. In fact, it has acquired the whole control in China where positive unification in leadership, and system had felt by the people.

Moreover, some of the good effects that Qin dynasty brought to Chinese people and the overall performance of economy were military security, improved agriculture, and better trade opportunities that have actually increased in large measure. The Qin dynasty was the cause of the disbandment of landowning lords. The government took the power in directing, and guiding their citizens especially those people who were part of the mass sectors. Under this dynasty, the Great Wall of China was created which lies on the Northern border of China. They have made major reformation in the development of China.

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History of England Part III

With the continuous research, and discoveries being made by the experts in England, they were able to see, and testify of the early inhabitants of England. In fact, in 2010, they have found tools made of flint while they were exploring on the gravel pits in sites like Swanscombe in Kent, and Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. In fact, it those were part of the Early Stone age or better known as lower Paleolithic. Along with those flint tools, they have seen other evidences of the human colonization in England such as hand-axes, animal bones of deer, cave-bears, giant oxen, hares, horses, lions, rhinoceros, and wolves. It could be noted that with those remains, those animals and humans were living together before the developments of land in England through landscape, and architectural edifices.

It was noted that before the current environment and modern surroundings of England that it was known as one of the most fertile lands in the mainland of Europe. It’s original form was its forest, rich plains, and abundant rivers. This is the reason why there were series of invasion recorded in this land because of its future value when it comes to progression, and development. In fact, there were other evidences prior to the 2010 discovery which solidify the early colonization in England. Some of which were found in Rinyo and Skara Brae situated in Orkneys that clearly indicates a village life.

Some of the things that were found in those two sites in Orkneys were beds, cupboards, boxes, hearths, interior walls, roofs supported by whale bone which were all made of stones. On the south in Cornwall at Carn Brea, other supporting evidences were same elements found in Skara Brae and Rinyo but it’s noted that animal husbandry was the primary livelihood of the people who have lived in this place. There were developments made in England wherein Agriculture was the most definite description for its economic progress that had been transformed through landscaping process.

It has been identified that major influences and changes in the origin of England not just in the livelihood, and industry were attributed to Scotland and Wales along with Celts from Celtic. In fact, the languages being used in England were known Welsh, Breton, and Cornish. People in England could feel the various influences coming from different invasions that transpired and happened in the history. In fact, Roman had left a huge mark in their way of life, thinking, and their culture since it was the first group that had invaded the whole land of England. They were the one who had introduced to the people the mining, building of roads, farming, and building of small cities which are common in England.

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History of England Part II

Recalling the pre-historical records of England indicates that the Southern England had archaeological evidences that would support the assumption of colonization of humans during that period. The tangible proof and confirmation of human existence are supported of flint tools and bones which were discovered in Suffolk and Norfolk. In fact, it has been approximately calculated that those had been in existence for about 700,000 years ago. Hence, England is technically connected with its mainland, Europe through a land bridge. Based on the history, the first groups of people who have inhabited England were composed of gatherers and hunters around 8,000 BC.

However, Romans invaded this land around AD 43 because of its significant rich culture and the development that it had undertaken. Hence, due to threats of enemies in their own empire, they had no choice but to leave England and further protect their habitation. Nonetheless, there were other groups of people who had expressed their desire to see the growing improvements in England. These are Gauls, Belgae, and Celts that have so many influences with the multi-cultural differences that can be seen, and witnessed today. Some of these groups have brought in the mainland of Europe were iron known from the Celts along with the process of twisting, artistic styles and formation of human or animals which had been apparent under the Stone Age.

The next group who had so much influence in England was the Anglo-Saxons who tried to invade, and claim a large part of land in this land. Hence, the threats of intrusion did not stop from Anglo-Saxons because Vikings made their attempts as well. It could be seen that there series of powerful nations that had so much interest in this land. In fact, when Norman conquered it in 1066, there were huge adjustment and advancement in the overall infrastructure, industry, and economy of England which majority of the history keepers took note that it was the favorable invasion that happened in this land.

When Middle Ages came in, England had series of War with France aside from the religious difficulties and political revolts which were the pressing issues internally during that time. In fact, there were recurrent issues and bouts because of the Black Plague. Hence, Tudor had gained full control in the monarchy during the final period of the middle Ages. It was the start of a new dynasty where Elizabeth I and Henry VIII were etched in the pages of the history books including Queen Victoria who was known for its reign for the past 64 years in the 19th century. Hence, it could be seen these days that there are higher authority and power coming from Wales and Scotland despite that the dissolution of so-called Kingdoms in United Kingdom.

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History of England Part I

The rich culture and history England was discovered in 2010 when flint tools were found at Happisburgh. Those flint tools were approximately aged more than 800,000 years old. Happisburgh is a known civil parish and village which are situated in Norfolk (found at East of England) which is part of the English county. With continous evidences associated with the early inhabitants of England which is found in United Kingdom, it is assumed by historians and other experts that there is a manifestation of habitation in this place for more than 12,000 years ago. In fact, there were various people who have lived in this land in various ages such as the Britons, who are better known as Celtic people.

Moreover, there are other tribes who have actually inhabited the land like Atrebates, Belgae, Catuvellauni, and the last tribe was the Trinovantes. Although, Roman has ruled Britain from AD 43 until the 5th century but it has ended when the Anglo-Saxon settlement became successful. Based on the history, it is highly regarded, and attributed that Anglo-Saxons were the original settlers, and citizens in England. However, the Anglo-Saxons have had several kingdoms and majority of which were people in German, and Southern Scotland.

Their primitive language which is the British language was replaced by the Old English. There were various state rulers and successors that had warred with the Anglo-Saxons until the Norseman finally received the full control of the whole England. Although, it could be observed, and read in most of the historical books, and documents some of the attempts made by other rules to be affiliated, and confederate with Anglo-Saxons but their efforts were in vain. Moreover, it has resulted to materialization and evolution of the Kingdom of England when 10th century began. There were series of wars took place in the middle Ages because of the desire to conquer and invade England.

Despite of invasion, and question of sovereignty that other nations have been claiming with their motives to get the kingdom of England, it has finally come to its finality where it became an independent empire when decolonization process happened in 20th century. Hence, it is also evident that there is a widespread influence from various invaders of the land such as from Tudors, Wales, and Scotland. From a simple Southern Britannia which was inhabited by humans. Because of the treaty or agreement between the Kingdom of England, and the Kingdom of Scotland which was also known as The Acts of Union which were part of the Parliamentary Acts in 1707, they had formed a one parliament which is called the Parliament of Great Britain. This was the start of the formation of the Kingdom of Great Britain which is also in harmony with the requirements of the Treaty of Union.

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History of France III

When it comes to overseas affairs, France holds the third rank that follows Russia and Ukraine as declared as an Independent nation found in the Western Europe. With the support of ancient records, France was actually part of Gaul or better known as Gallia. Its name stands as country of the Franks. In fact when 17th century sets in, France has played its important role for series of events in the world and especially in European countries. In fact, it has experienced various crises that have resulted to political and social outbreak, and literal wars with large empires during that time such as the Algeria, Equatorial and West Africa.

France has experienced greatly the effects of World War II but later on survived from the ill results of it. In fact, it served as a channel for exportation of industrial and agricultural products. It was the same reason that France became the European partner that would represents the European Community for all trades that happened in the Common market. There is also a so-called metropolitan France in our time which commonly refers to Corsica and mainland departments. In fact, it has 6 overseas departments aside from its mainland which consists of French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayote, Miquelon, Reunion, and Saint Pierre which are respectively in South America, West Indies, Indian Ocean, and east part in the Coast of Canada.

They have territories both large, and small Islands which are also found in the South Pacific. Moreover, the size of France is more than ¾ of the State of Texas. Nonetheless, because of the proactive excavations, and discovery of archaeological facts, it has been concluded that there were people who have inhabited France from Paleolithic period. There were even treaties made in order to settle the invasion, and ownership issues. The major treaty made happened during the time of Charlemagne grandsons under the Carolinian empire.

Nonetheless, coup d’etat happened that made way to the establishment of the royal dynasty. Some of the known people that can be remembered, and have made remarkable history in France were Philip Augustus from Bouvines, Joan of Arc who was part of the besiege of Orleans and later burnt alive in Rouen, Louis XIV, IV, and XVI. They became part of the evolution, and final recognition of France as an independent place which is not just part of the Western Europe. Nonetheless, series of wars happened, formation of empires were concluded, various laws were enacted, restoration of power has been made, liberation, and other political and social crisis that shaken and paralyzed the whole France for a month. President of the Republic government has been set out wherein women were given the right to vote, and participate in the later part of the 19th century.

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