Alexander the Great was famous for his military power and is a legendary figure in history.
Much of what we know about Alexander the Great is unreliable and steeped in myth; a lot of these mythologies were used by Alexander’s successors.
In the Kingdom of Thrace, during the reign of Lysimachus—a successor of Alexander the Great who lived from 361 BCE to 281 BCE—an interesting coin was issued. This coin, which featured the head of Alexander the Great with ram’s horns on either side of his crown, was issued in the ancient city of Parium, in the northwestern region of modern-day Turkey. The horns were the symbol of the Egyptian god Amun—or Zeus, who is often conflated with Amun—from whom Alexander claimed descent. Flanked with these godlike horns, Alexander attained the status of a deity.
Silver coin; left, front,, head of Alexander the Great wearing the horns of Zeus Ammon; right, back, seated Athena.
Silver coin; left, front,, head of Alexander the Great wearing the horns of Zeus Ammon; right, back, seated Athena.
Silver coin; left, front,, head of Alexander the Great wearing the horns of Zeus Ammon; right, back, seated Athena. Image credit: British Museum
Surprisingly, Alexander himself did not issue coins with his own image; his successors did. Why would his successors refer back to their deceased predecessor as they established new empires? The reason is that Alexander the Great was—and still is—a powerful symbol of power, military genius, and conquest, whether or not this description of him is historically accurate. His image, name, and legendary power remained resonant—and politically visible—long after his death.
Answer:
The transatlantic trade system was dependent on other countries to provide products of trade.
Explanation:
At this time that would include fine silk and jewels from Asia, Alcohol and Fruit from Europe, and sadly, Slaves from Africa. Without the trade products of these continents, the trading system could not meet the consumer demand of the wealthy.
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I think the answer is either C. or B. take your pick I am leaning more towards C. though I hope this helps :)
The United States Constitution (Article I, Section 5, Clause 2) provides that "Each House [of Congress] may determine the Rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member."
Answer:
There are two opposing views on the Manhattan project. One, see it as one of United States greatest achievements from Second World War while others view it as a crime against humanity. Let's discuss this in detail.
Explanation:
Many hold the point of view that the Manhattan project resulted in the development of the deadliest weapon in history. It resulted in the deaths of more than a 100,000 people in Japan and continues to be a problem in the world today.
The other point of view is that the Manhattan project was necessary and if American had not developed it, the Germans would have, which would have made it a much more dangerous place. Supporters also point out to how it helped in the development of clean nuclear energy and nuclear medical science which benefits everyone today.
Personally, I agree that it was, at least, a necessary evil, which has protected the country and gave us tons of other benefits.
