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900 BCE
Literature: The Odyssey
Homer wrote the infamous poem the Odyssey in The Odyssey begins ten years after the end of the ten-year Trojan War (the subject of the Iliad), and Odysseus has still not returned home from the war. Odysseus' son Telemachus is about 20 years old and is sharing his absent father's house on the island of Ithaca with his mother Penelope. this piece promoted incest to therefore no importance. -
50 BCE
Religion: Buddism
This religion is over 2.500 years old, Buddhism is an Indian religion attributed to the teachings of Buddha. The details of Buddha's life are mentioned in many early Buddhist texts but are inconsistent, his social background and life details are difficult to prove, the precise dates uncertain. Buddhist believe in believes in reincarnation (rebirth). The ultimate goal of a Buddhist is to reach the state of enlightenment. its very important to find peace within yourself . -
30 BCE
Religion: Christianity
Based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ about 2,000 years ago, Christianity has over 2 billion followers and can be found in virtually every corner of the globe. The importance of Christianity is to have faith and live in righteousness. -
Visual Arts: Massacre of the Innocents
There's nothing important about this piece because showing a terrifying thing of a man decaptivating a child. This is the Massacre of the Innocents created by Nicolas Poussin, story related to an chapter in the new testaments.Massacre of the Innocents was inspired by a story from the New Testament found in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2: 16-18). According to the Bible, when Joseph and Mary gave birth to Jesus, it was prophesized that the child would grow up to become the King of the Jews. -
Visual Arts: The Night Watch
The Night Watch is a 1642 painting by Rembrandt van Rijn. It is in the collection of the Amsterdam Museum but is prominently displayed in the Rijksmuseum as the best known painting in its collection. The Night Watch is one of the most famous Dutch Golden Age paintings. I think this piece is important because these men needed to protect their community. -
Philosophy: Age of Reason
The Age of Reason represented a genesis in the way man viewed himself, the pursuit of knowledge, and the universe. In this time period, man’s previously held concepts of conduct and thought could now be challenged verbally and in written form; fears of being labeled a heretic or being burned at the stake were done away with. this was important at this time culture , Thomas Paine showed the importance in two parts of his reasoning. -
Performing Arts : The Nutcracker
Pytor llyich Tchaikovskythe is the writer of the complete Nutcracker. This paly has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960s and is now performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in North America. The importance of this piece was to carry the legacy of Shakespeare. -
History : I Have a dream
In 1963 Martin Luther King jr. shocked the nation with heroic speech to end segregation. Equality and equity was in the argument but the oppressor was amazed by the fight in this man and the people that was behind him. this was important to the African American culture because we all deserve the rights that was enforced. -
Literature : Still I rise
Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise" No matter what happens or what is thrown at Maya Angelou, she will always rise. The theme of "Still I Rise" is really about self respect, and confidence. In the poem, she reveals how she will overcome anything with her self-esteem. this piece is important to all women that have insecurities, and give them the courage to gain self respect upon self. -
History : The First Black President
Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He is the first African American to have served as president, as well as the first born outside the contiguous United States. He was very important to the black culture because he symbolized unity and equity. -
Performing Arts : Hamilton Musical
https://youtu.be/eOdWU-EnOEk
This Hamilton piece is very important because in a sense its letting us know what's going on in todays issues. Music is the biggest influence known demand. The way they combined the message with music is so unique. -
Philosophy : Idealism
Idealism is basically defined by creativity. Coming up with many ways to be creative with whatever life puts in front of you. Some of these ideals is not just real most of them UN realistic. Imagination is key when it comes to idealism. Its important to have an entrepreneur mindset because you have to expand horizons of what the company or craft maybe.
