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Period: 2700 BCE to
Power In Humanities
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2472 BCE
King Khafre
King Khafre was the leader of the Egyptian Empire around 2472 BCE, he was mostly known for leading the construction of second pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx statue. Khafre correlates with my theme as these structures along with his reign over the Egyptian empire symbolizes power and royalty.
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2250 BCE
The Victory Stele of Naram-Sin
Naram-Sin was the leader of the Akkadian Empire, this carved stone represents strong military dominance and victory for the Akkadian Empire against the Lullubi Mountain people, this battle along with the artifact shows the true power and determination of the Akkadian Empire in defeating the Lullubi mountain people .
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1749 BCE
Samsu-iluna
Samsu-iluna was the son of Hammurabi and ruled the Amorite Dynasty of Babylon from 1749 - 1712 BCE. Samsu-iluna's rule after his father was very important to the growth of the Babylonian empire as he helped rebuild the walls of Kish along with the E-Babbar temple of Shamash, his rule over the Babylonian empire shows immense power.
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800 BCE
Beowulf
Beowulf is an amazing piece of literary work that has truly stood the test of time without any known author and scientists believe it was written as early as 800 BCE. This piece of literature shows the power of a hero along with the moral responsibilities of being a king.
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750 BCE
The Odyssey by Homer
The Odyssey by Homer is about a hero called "Odysseus", and in this piece of literature he displays acts of bravery fighting mythical creatures alongside his men. This literary work by Homer shows how important it is to have a strong leader that will not only fight for you, but with you.
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450 BCE
The Parthenon
The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple which was built for Athena in 450 BCE the goddess of wisdom and war . This building is one of the most iconic and important monuments of the ancient Greek civilization, symbolizing the power, culture, and the artistic achievements of Athens.
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375 BCE
The Republic by Plato
The Republic is one of Plato's most influential works, in this literary piece Plato emphasizes on how important justice is and the role of individuals within a society, this work by Plato is one of his most influential and powerful literary works in philosophy as it challenged other philosopher's views intellectually.
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336 BCE
Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great, born in 356 BCE, was a Macedonian king whose unmatched military strategies led him to conquer many territories, creating one of the largest empires in history. From 336 BCE until his death in 323 BCE. His reign symbolized the power and ambition of a true leader, leaving an impact on culture and politics across the world.
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221 BCE
The Analects Of Confucius
The Analects is a literary piece was created by Confucius Kong in 221 BCE and it shows the power of morality and leadership, the texts show how moral authority can change society and personal relationships , this work by Confucius embodies the theme as had a big influence on Chinese governance.
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200 BCE
The Temple of Quetzalcoatl
The Temple of Quetzalcoatl was built in 200 BCE and was built for one of the most important deities in the Mesoamerican religion "Quetzalcoatl". Quetzalcoatl or "feathered serpent" was worshiped as the god of wind, wisdom, creation.
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1495
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci
The Last Supper is one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works, created between 1495 and 1498. This work depicts the final meal of Jesus Christ and his twelve Apostles before his crucifixion.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756 and is known as one of the most influential composers of all time as he influenced people like Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Strauss, and Franz Schubert; his music and influence left a lasting impact on society.
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Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury from 1789 -1795 and was one of the co-authors of the Federalist Papers. Alexander Hamilton had a big impact on the economic and political power structures of the U.S. as his vision for a strong central government and a national financial system helped shape the federal government into what it is today.
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Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques-Louis David
The painting Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques-Louis David follows the theme "power" as it depicts Napoleon as a heroic, authoritative leader, symbolizing the strength and military dominance that defined his reign.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner is a song created by an American lawyer Francis Scott in 1814 and was created after Francis had experienced the bombardment of British forces on Fort McHenry in Baltimore one night and came back the next morning to see the American flag still floating in the wind symbolizing the resilnce, determination and victory for the U.S.
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All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front is a movie created back in the 1930's that shows the realistic natures and horrors of war and because it showed the true reality behind war this film had a big impact on society back in the 1930's.
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The Pentagon
The Pentagon construction began on September 11, 1941, and was created as a symbol of American military power as it was designed for better, efficient, control of military operations. They started construction to prepare for World War II.
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Apollo 11
The Apollo moon landing on July 20, 1969, was an important moment in U.S. history as we were in a technological war with the Soviet Union to try and be the first on the moon, it was a defining moment for Americans across the country as it showed that the U.S. was technologically more advanced than the Soviet Union.
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