Tsubaki Grand Shrine in Japan:
Ise Grand Shrine in Japan:
Kumano Hongu Shrine in Hongu, Japan:
Yasukuni
Friday, February 19, 2010
Photos
Tsubaki Grand Shrine in Japan:
Sources -- Japan Project
http://www.japan-guide.com/topic/0002.html
Internet source I used to cite statistics on religion in Japan.
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/sacred-places/2007/11/16/regarding-simplicity-as-a-virtue/photos/
Internet source I used to learn of the Torii Gates at Ise Grand Shrine.
http://www.tsubakishrine.org/history/index.html
Internet source used to reference Tsubaki Grand Shrine.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm
Internet source used to reference Shinto beliefs, practices, and forms.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=981-234-828-x
Insight Guide Japan (Insight Guides) by Scott Rutherford
ISBN 981-234-828-x
Internet source I used to cite statistics on religion in Japan.
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/sacred-places/2007/11/16/regarding-simplicity-as-a-virtue/photos/
Internet source I used to learn of the Torii Gates at Ise Grand Shrine.
http://www.tsubakishrine.org/history/index.html
Internet source used to reference Tsubaki Grand Shrine.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm
Internet source used to reference Shinto beliefs, practices, and forms.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=981-234-828-x
Insight Guide Japan (Insight Guides) by Scott Rutherford
ISBN 981-234-828-x
Japan Project
Shinto and Buddhism are the most common religions in Japan. Shinto is a faith that encomposes the sirituality of nature, particularly Japan. For my 'Japan Prject: Shinto" I intend to make a Pamphlet targeted to tourists wanting a guided tour through Japan. This pamphlet will be modeled after other common pamphlets for guided tours.
Monday, February 8, 2010
The Impact.
More than 100 Years Later, the World I Live In Still Displays the Impact of the New Imperialism.
The New Imperialist era demanded large amounts of raw materials to fuel giant factories and to trade consumer goods. The impact of these interactions are still visible in modern society through a countries wealth and economic standing. In the current edition of 'Financial Times' China is said to have overtaken EU as Iran's top trade partner. China before the New Imperialist era was autonomous; whereas, it more often than not didn't hassle with other countries. Why did China begin to subject to other nations and to moderize through western ways? It is simple; China was forced. However, in the long run China benefited from the medical and technological advances. China is not the only country that has been directly impacted by New Imperialism. Other countries have flourished from New Imperialism and have crumbled from New Imperialism. With everything put aside, ultimately countries worldwide have been impacted by the medical advances, innovative technology, military tactics, and western ideas that New Imperialism ushered in.
The New Imperialist era demanded large amounts of raw materials to fuel giant factories and to trade consumer goods. The impact of these interactions are still visible in modern society through a countries wealth and economic standing. In the current edition of 'Financial Times' China is said to have overtaken EU as Iran's top trade partner. China before the New Imperialist era was autonomous; whereas, it more often than not didn't hassle with other countries. Why did China begin to subject to other nations and to moderize through western ways? It is simple; China was forced. However, in the long run China benefited from the medical and technological advances. China is not the only country that has been directly impacted by New Imperialism. Other countries have flourished from New Imperialism and have crumbled from New Imperialism. With everything put aside, ultimately countries worldwide have been impacted by the medical advances, innovative technology, military tactics, and western ideas that New Imperialism ushered in.
Positive Effects of the New Imperialism
What I see as the Positive Effects of the New Imperialism.
The positive effects were the spread of western ideologies. Even though Europe did not intend to offer colonies democracy, nationalism, and liberty they preached it back home (ironic, huh). These ideas united nations, promoted equality, and edified independence. Some countries that have benifited today from western ideas are India, China, South America, and North America. If New Imperialism had never come into play America, a country founded on democracy, equality, and liberty, would not exist today.
source: book
Negative Effects of the New Imperialism
What I see as the Negative Effects of the New Imperialism.
The negative effects of the New Imperialism were the mistreatment of people. Upon arriving in Africa, Europeans saw Africans as primitive and barbarious. Europeans saw Africans as children that needed to be taken care of. However, the Europeans idea of care was to 'modernize' them. In other words, Europeans attempted to force christianity and european customs on the native Africans, even if they didn't want it. Furthermore, many africans were forced to for low pay with poor treatment under King Leopold of Belguim. The treatment of Africans as low, childish, and lesser was inhuman and enevitably lead to the inhumane treatment of these peoples.
source: book.
New Imperialism
What was "the New Imperialism? (In your own words, who, what, when, where, why?)
New Imperialism was the domination of territories by Europeans, mostly Britian, in the late 19th century to the early 20th century. This New Imperialism was different than that of older forms of Imperialism due to the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution had advanced European powers enabling them to overshadow colonies briskly and powerfully. Materials imported from these colonies were used to fuel the enormous factories of britian, in particular the textile industry. Some of these colonies were India and North America.
New Imperialism was the domination of territories by Europeans, mostly Britian, in the late 19th century to the early 20th century. This New Imperialism was different than that of older forms of Imperialism due to the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution had advanced European powers enabling them to overshadow colonies briskly and powerfully. Materials imported from these colonies were used to fuel the enormous factories of britian, in particular the textile industry. Some of these colonies were India and North America.
source: book
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Exploring Extremes
When (and by whom) was the South Pole reached by an expedition?
Norwegian explorer Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was the first to reach the South Pole in 1912.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amundsen
Norwegian explorer Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was the first to reach the South Pole in 1912.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amundsen
When (and by whom) was the North Pole reached by an expedition?
Robert Edwin Peary, an engineer in the American Navy, was the first person to reach the North Pole on 6 April 1909.
Robert Edwin Peary, an engineer in the American Navy, was the first person to reach the North Pole on 6 April 1909.
http://www.wisegeek.com/who-was-the-first-person-to-reach-the-north-pole.htm
Who lead an expedition to summit Everest in 1924 and what happened to him? When was the Summit finally reached for the first (documented) time?
British climbers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine lead an expedition to summit Everest in 1924 and the first (undocumented) to reach the summit. Twenty-nine years later Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to ascend summit Everest and return alive on May 29,1953.
Who lead an expedition to summit Everest in 1924 and what happened to him? When was the Summit finally reached for the first (documented) time?
British climbers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine lead an expedition to summit Everest in 1924 and the first (undocumented) to reach the summit. Twenty-nine years later Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to ascend summit Everest and return alive on May 29,1953.
Why would anyone strive to climb summit Everest? Would you? Why or why not? Is it worth risking your life?
I believe that people who strive to climb summit Everest are driven by their heart, because anybody in their right mind would not force themselves up 29, 028 feet above sea level. Furthermore, I believe these people believe they have to climb the summit to prove to themselves they can accomplish their goals, dreams, and whatnot. However, I am driven by reason and reason tells me to keep my head out of the clouds. Therefore, I can never imagine myself at this extreme frontier, because to me it is not worth risking my life.
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