Enlighten Me!

Enlightenment Ideas

• Religious & political freedom

• Freedom of speech

• divide the various functions and powers of government

• Equal education for boys and girls

How We Use Enlightenment Ideas Now

• We can vote for whom ever we want to & be part of any religion or none at all

• Americans can openly express opinions publicly without interference from the government

• The U.S government is divided into the Legislative branch which writes discuses and votes on new law; executive branch which is the president and he/she gets to approve or veto laws and judicial branch they translate the meaning of the Constitution and laws

• Equal educational opportunities are provided to every boy and girl throughout America

Time Traveler

Dear Time Traveler,

Hello my name is Aminah and I have noticed you in our kingdom.You seem to be very unaccustomed to the way of the middle ages.You see, your ways are simply outrageously weird and unacceptable.Your ways are highly punishable in my kingdom. You stand out very much ,like a serf walking around a castle nonchalantly.I have lots of advice for you Mr.Time Traveler.Firstly you need to get rid of all those inappropriate skimpy clothes you have been wearing and find yourself proper clothing according social ranking:

• Serf-woolen knickers sometimes accented with a cotton shirt or a tunic which is worn with bare leg or tights.
• Knights-in battle wear gambesons under heavy uncomfortable armor.when not in battle wear a finely woven shirt and pants
• Squire-linen shirt and wool pants

Secondly follow all laws;

DON'T DO THIS

1. commit adultery which is punishable by public humiliation fine and death.
2. stealing is punishable by imprisonment and loss of hand
3. murder is punishable by beheading,hanging and etc..
4. trespassing is punishable by fine and imprisonment

(punishments may vary)

DO THIS

1. As a knight you must learn and practice chivalry and remember to pay taxes to upper lords
2. Peasants must give their products form farming to their lords and pay taxes or rent

Lastly I hope you have a wonderful time in the middle ages!To make it fun try being an apprentice for different guilds, try some of our food,go to troubadour and be social so you wont feel like a outcast.

Sincerely Your advisor, Aminah S.

p.s. If you have any questions or concerns don't be shy just send it to the address you got this letter from!

Cleopatra's goal for Egypt was to win back the Land the Egypt once held in Syria and Palestine.Cleopatra needed help from Julius Caesar to win the war with her brother.after the war in Rome Cleopatra and Antony die.Cleopatra used Antony to become more powerful ruler .

Ancient Olympic games

The ancient Olympic games were an athletic and religious celebration held in the Greek town of Olympia from 776B.C.-393A.D.Only males could compete in these Olympics, but before they could participate they had to take an oath and be in training for 10 months.

Originally there was 1 day in the Olympics which was sufficient early on because the stadion was the only event.since more events were added to to the Olympics the days increased.so now there are 5 days in the Olympics.

On Day1:

There are no competitions

Sacrifices are made to the gods and goddesses

Judges and athletes take oaths

On Day2:

Special events for the boys such as boxing and pankration wrestling took place

Ended with a celebration for the young participants

On Day3:

Began with the sacrifice of 100 oxen to Zeus by Elenas(controller of Olympia and the games)

Primary event began such as Chariot races and Horse races

then the pentathlon ,which is a combination of 5 events;sprint,long jump,discus,javelin and wrestling.

On Day4:

started with foot races such as the stadion(200meter),diaulos(400 meter),dolichos(2000)

followed by wrestling boxing and pankration wrestling

the finial event of every Olympic was the hoplitodromia ,which is a 200 meter sprint in a helmet,greaves(calf armor),and a shield

On Day5

This was was the finial day when a long closing ceremony is held

the gods were venerated with sacrifices

The winners were crown with olive wreaths at the awards ceremony and there was a feast in the honor of the winners