The Life of Jesus

The Life of Jesus

God sent an angel to visit a young Jewish girl named Mary. The angel told Mary that she is going to be the mother of a mighty man. Mary was engaged to a man named Joseph, who would be the father of the Messiah. They were told to go to Bethlehem, and there Jesus was born. Angels told shepherds to visit the child, and they were the first witnesses to the birth. Eight days after Jesus was born, he was presented in the temple. A group of wise men from the East came to witness the birth as well. They saw a bright star in the sky, which they followed, leading them to Bethlehem. The wise men arrived a year after the birth of Jesus, and gave him kingly gifts. Herod heard about Jesus and he sent a decree that all male children in Bethlehem under two years of age were to be killed. Joseph was told to flee to Egypt with Jesus and Mary until Herod’s death. All the males under two years of age were killed except for Jesus. Jesus grew up in Nazareth working as a carpenter.
Jesus had four brothers James, Joseph, Judas and Simon. In 32-33 AD, at age thirty, Jesus began his ministry. John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Twelve men were called upon by Jesus to follow Him and learn from His ministry. These men were mainly fishermen or Jews. The names of these twelve disciples were: Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Mathew, Thomas, Simon, Judas Iscariot, James, and Judas. Jesus’s ministry consisted of Miracles and Preaching about God.
The first event of Jesus’s final week of ministry was called Palm Sunday. On Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, and the people cheered, “Hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” Some of the people who cheered on this day would soon cry out for Jesus’s death. Jesus held a dinner with his twelve disciples, which was called the Last Supper. After the dinner, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was captured. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Jesus remained silent while he was abused by Roman soldiers. Jesus told them he was the Son of God, and this earned Him the death penalty. Jesus was brought to Pontius Pilate, the governor made the decision to let the Jews deal with Jesus. Jesus was forced to carry His cross to Golgotha, where crucifixions were commonly held. Jesus was given a crown of thorns and a sign that read, “King of the Jews.” He was mocked while he died on the cross. After His death, the sky went dark, old tombs were broken open, and the veil in the temple was ripped. The Roman soldiers then knew Jesus was the Son of God.
Three days after the death of Jesus, He was resurrected and returned to life on Sunday morning. His disciples rejoiced at His resurrection. Over the next 70 days, Jesus’s resurrection was witnessed by hundreds of people. Jesus was eventually taken up to heaven, and on the day of His resurrection, the holiday of Easter is celebrated.

The Spear

The Spear

I have been stranded on this island for over two days. After the wreck, I find myself alone and in danger. With the supplies to cook food, I am in search for a weapon, but I have had no luck finding one. I lay in the cold sand wondering, is this how it ends? As I slowly fall asleep I fear for my life.
After a long rest, I awake to feel something poking my foot. I fearfully wake up and after finding the poking object, joy fills my very soul. The object is a pair of scissors. After thanking God, I take the scissors, and go in search of a large stick. Once I find this stick, I take the shoelace from my shoe and tie the scissors to the stick. After crafting my new finds into a spear, I spend the rest of the day hunting.
It has been a long week and much has changed. I now have food and a small little treehouse. I find many useful materials at the site of my wrecked boat. After finding all these useful materials, I can see myself living here for a long time. I may survive after all.

Octavian Augustus Caesar

Octavian Augustus Caesar

After Octavian Augustus Caesar was the sole ruler of Rome, he brought a period of peace known as Pax Romana. He worked with the Senate to improve Rome and to prevent a coup. He also reduced the size of their army.
Octavian encouraged cultural developments during the time of peace. Augustus built many palaces, temples, and other buildings in Rome. During the time when the people were restless, he distributed free food, money, and entertainment. After his death, the Republic did not return because the people did not remember the Old Republic or how it worked.
Tiberius, the son of Octavian, became the next emperor. He was remembered as a dull, isolated ruler, who never even wanted to be emperor. Many agreed that he was a better ruler than his successor, Caligula.

A Large Cabin in Alaska

A Large Cabin in Alaska

I would love to live in a large cabin in Alaska. The cabin would be secluded on a lot of land, but towns would be nearby. There would be a large stream running close to the cabin, and there would be many pine trees and beautiful scenery surrounding the cabin.
I would love to live in Alaska because I enjoy the outdoors. Fishing and hiking are popular hobbies to do in Alaska. I enjoy fly fishing and hiking with my family. The smell of pine trees, wood, and fresh air is another reason why I would love to live in Alaska. I would see wild life right outside my door every day.
Alaska is a beautiful state. I would love and cherish every moment living there.

The Founding of Carthage

The Founding of Carthage

Carthage was founded in 814 BC by the Phoenician queen Elissa, also known as Dido. She was the daughter of the king of Tyre, and she fled to find a new kingdom when her brother became king. Carthage was a strong trading civilization, and they were at war with other cultures. The Greeks, Sicilians, and even the Romans battled against Carthage.
The Pyrrhic War consisted of Greece, Rome, Italy, and Carthage. In this war, Carthage and Rome were allies, but they never fought together. The war got its name from the ruler of Greece, Pyrrhus. He fought against one of the Roman consuls because he was outraged about a naval treaty that had been violated. The war then spread to involve the Romans, Samnites, Etruscans, and Thurii. After Greece started a conflict with Sicily for breaking a native treaty, Sicily and Carthage joined the war. Carthage controlled Sicily and Rome controlled large portions of Greece after this war.
In 275 BC, Carthage controlled most of the trade routes in the Mediterranean. Rome owned the Italian peninsula and most of Greece. This set up the Punic Wars.

Cadmus

Cadmus

Cadmus was a trustworthy person who always followed commands. He cared for his family, especially his sister. Cadmus was a very strong young man who never gave up.
Cadmus listened to all his mother’s commands and the sacred oracle of Delphi’s commands as well. Unlike his brothers and friend, he stood by his mother’s side. After his mother’s death, he kept searching for his long lost sister. He defeated a mighty dragon during his journey, which demonstrated his ability to fight. No matter what his brothers told him, he continued his search.
Cadmus realized that his sister was gone, but he was rewarded for never giving up. He was given a large kingdom and a queen, whose personality was a mixture of all his loved ones’ personalities. Cadmus loved his new kingdom and queen, but he would always love and miss his sister.

The Organization of the Roman military

The Organization of the Roman military

Rome began as a city of farmers and refugees. Later, after Rome had been attacked, they knew they needed to develop a strong military. Their military was known to be very intimidating. Only land owners were allowed to fight in the Roman military. The wars usually lasted a few days, but if they lasted longer, the soldiers were paid.
Rome’s military was known for its legions. Legions had 4200 soldiers, who were divided into 4 different types and organized into “maniples”. Maniples had 120 soldiers who were all organized by experience level. In 100 BC Commander Marius reorganized the army. All citizens could join the army, and wages were raised for soldiers. The core unit of the army was now the century. The centurion was the leader of the century and the optio was second in command of the centurion. The signifier carried the emblem/flag for the century and the tesserarius was the keeper of the century’s passwords. Centuries replaced maniples and were grouped into cohorts. Legions now consisted of 5000 men who were in control of a “legatus”.
Rome’s military was the most intimidating army in ancient history. Many of the battles they fought ended in victories. These victories helped them grow to be one of the strongest armies of their time.

The Greek’s Worldview

The Greek’s Worldview

The Greeks used mythology to explain the things they did not understand in their everyday life. Their myths like their religion, were more of a fantasy than reality.
The myth about the Pygmies is a lot like the Greek religion. The Pygmies idolized the giant who lived next door because he was a strong giant. When Hercules, their greatest antagonist, killed this giant, the Pygmies sought revenge. They believed they made Hercules apologize for killing their hero, but in reality, he just didn’t want to harm these little people. The Pygmies continued to celebrate the day of their perceived victory.
The myths created by the Greeks were more than just entertainment. The myths symbolized their puzzling religion and worship of all things more powerful than themselves.