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I have a neighboring school whose mascot is the Indians. Do you think this is offensive and should be changed?
Would the 'Negros' or the 'Japs' be good names too? NO.
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What is the most beautiful love song you have ever heard?
Vivaldi- Sposa son disprezzata "if you love me".
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Is it wise to take a two-year-old child on a trip to Disney World?
No, maybe 3 years old thats how old i was when my parents took me and I have some great memories from it
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Why are spies & mercenaries often portrait in TV/Films wearing an eye patch,wouldn't that make them less affective killing machines?
Well, to be an effective fighter one remembers prescibed moves and countermoves thus the limiting of vision probably would'ent make them any less efficient if their already know their stuff.
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are there any zombie games were your the zombie(any veidogames or flash games or anything)
yea, the cry of the infected
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I want strong arms/body and I don\'t have access to any gym equipment, any advice?
a lot of push ups!
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What's something a young person might brag about?
Maybe athletic prowess, or good grades.
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When waking up from a bad dream, why does your mind play tricks on you and make you think of scary things?
no, but sometimes I still feel the emotions I felt in my dream for a few hours after I awake
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Could it be that Heaven and Hell have always been in the making but we are too dumb to realise it?
you're too dumb to realise it...try thinking a little harder about when 'hell' was invented. I'm so lucky not to ponder such things!
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How did you come up with your AB username? Does it mean anything significant to you?
my name is in regards to the Theban commander Epaminondas who liberated a quarter million Helot slaves and defeated the tyrannical Spartans at the battle of Leuctra 371bce
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Is it possible to outrun a threatening dog on a bike?
yes, but when on foot go for a tree, or fight the dog
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What had Pope Leo 1 and Attila the Hun talked about?
Leo bribed Attila with gold to turn his army back
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Choose one to be your alterego: English knight or Norse Bazerker?
English Knight
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Who were chosen by the Senate from the patrician class to administer the laws of Rome and command the army.
consuls
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name three texian leaders who died at the alamo
Bowie, Crockett, and Travis
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Why are Russians heavy drinkers? Is Vodka-ism great? haha
I knew a Russian, he would drink alot of Vodka and then sit in the snow in his underwear- not one American with us could sit naked in the coldsnow for more than about 30 seconds....lol....i guess thats normal behavior in Russia.
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What long gone era civilization was the greatest and why you think so? Egyptian, Roman, Babylonian,etc?
The empire which Alexander carved from the former satrapies of the Persian Empire, it did not stay united long but his military genius was and still is unparalleled by other commanders, he understood how to reintroduce democracies to the states in Ionia, Caria, and Lydia. The Greeks including the Athenians, Macedonians, and Thebans are the most important civilization of antiquity- the Greeks...
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The alliance of Greek city-states was called the _____.
The Amphictionic League
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Why do certain people think that they are better then others and think that they know everything?
Because they are rude and never were taught how to treat others.
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What does a man prefer a intellectual woman or a stupid woman?And why?
intellectual, because conversation lasts forever and looks are impermanent : )
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When will we pull our troops out of Afganistan and Iraq? Will we pull them out at all?
I agree although many liberals i know woud'ent, what whould you tell a liberal if he told you that our being over there is not prventing terrorism at home? thanks for your answer!
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What is the best State?
it's not Illinois, thats for sure!
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Why are liberal extremists and so called 'pacifists' so violent and angry?
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how long ago was alexander the great alive?
about 2,300 years ago, 356bce-323bce
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The US sends about $3billion a year to Israel. What does the US receive in return? Please explain your answer.
sorry if u did'ent like it.
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Do you know anyone who is a "wannabe"?
yes, my brother in law, it's pretty innocent though.
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The US sends about $3billion a year to Israel. What does the US receive in return? Please explain your answer.
Because Isreal is our ally, someone needs to stand up foe the jews. And Isreal is not very wide and they are surronded by enemies...enemies whom our nation and their nation share...most of that money will go to the Isreali armed forces to fight terrorism so we benefit in the long run. The U.S should always back their friends. great question!
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Could it be possible for your soul to be tired as opposed to your body?
I think thats what happens when we start to turn bad, our souls start to disapear slowly. maybe....
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AnyoneElseSick ofDemocrats and conservatives? Do you think will there ever be a presidential canidate that is more balanced between the two?
thanks!
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Looking back at life so far. What would you have done differently?
i would be more outspoken when i was younger. now no one gets one over on me but when i was young i was to quiet.
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who is your hero in history ?
Abraham Lincoln, William Quantrill, Epaminondas of Thebes, and Alexander the Great and Horatio Nelson.
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who is your hero in history ?
Share your answer...
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What's an agnostic?
"not knowing" believing there is no proof in god
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Pat Robertson says the monstrous murderer Pinochet is,"personal hero of mine" What do you think about this?
pat robertson is an idiot
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To what extent do you believe in Fate, and how would you define it?
The argument of fate vs. free-will has been at the forefront of religious and philosophical discussion for two thousand years. It depends on if you believe in a single god whom predetermines everything or a free world in which every person must be responsible for making the world a good place. What do you think?
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Who are some famous people who suffer from Gluttony?(over indulgence)
henry VIII, Caligula, Atilla the hun, and many others.....
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In the charge of the light brigade explain how the light brigade charged and what weapon did they use and how did the Russians fight them?
Without doing the research i believe the British cavalry weilded sabres and the Russians poured onto them with canister-shot. I'm pretty sure.
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The War of 1812 is sometimes referred to as the Second War for Independence. Do you agree that is an appropriate title? Why or why not?
It was not a 'second revolution' to anyone but the war hungry war-hawks and the folk who supported our unauthorized invasion of Canada, then again maybe we had a right to fight Britain because of the 'impressment' of our sailors by british warships.
It is a common argument between historians.
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What is the minimum number of classes missed to become disqualified from passing a high school course?
ten years ago it was ten classes missed
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Why is it a classic film about ancient Romans or Greeks is usually done in a specific British dialect?
because modern directors and script writers suck
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I have gained 30 pounds in about 3 months, no changes to activity. It can't be normal. What could be wrong? (pictures included) http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww205/Rissun/?action=view¤t=MB1.jpg
you're pregnant
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On thanksgiving would you rather have stuffin or dressing?
STUFFIN' MMMmmmmm!
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Who is your favorite historian?
Victor Davis Hanson and Adrian Goldsworthy
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Which time era would you rather live in? Why?
Either the Medieval Times or the Renaissance. Tell me why and compare each and tell me your opinion on which era is better.
Probably the Middle ages
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What would be the top ten list for monumental setbacks in U.S. History in the last fifty years?
heres 3 setbacks, sorry dident have alot of time
1. surrender of us forces in Vietnam
2. Jim crowe laws
3. death of MLK
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What were somethings that alexander 3 did
Do you mean Czar Alexander III of Russia, or Alexander the Great of Macedonia?
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When you use a public restroom do you line the toilet seat with toilet paper before sitting down?
yes
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Are all siblings annoying?
no way, I love my sisters and brother, we compromise for each other anytime we need help. They're always there for me when i need them.
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Does your cat run to greet you at the door, like a dog?
Most do, people believe that cats are antisocial, that is completely false.
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What is the meaning of the Aphrodite legend?
which one? Her birth, her affair with Adonis...etc?
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Is being jealous of another human beings looks a sign of low self esteem?
Not always, but usually I think.
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MEN: What PART of a woman do you like to smell most....her hair, skin, etc?
her hair
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I know a friend that used to smoke ALOT of Canabis. Whenever he ate he used to throw up a few minutes after for a while. Why is this?
if he throws up after he's coughing from the cannabis, then it may just be normal, a gag reflex, but if he is not coughing when he vomits then it probably is not the cannabis and it is something else affecting him.
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How did Thucydides contribute to our understanding of a specific aspect of Greek history? Were there any particular problems of interpratation that he rose for us as historians?
He was the author of an account reguarding the Peloponessian War between the Delian and Arcadian leagues. He was the first supposed non-bias historian
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Have you read Homer's Odyssey? And you also get a star if you understood it.
yes, was'ent everyone required to read that in middle school?
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I have to do a presentation on Guatemala. What would be a good issue to talk about? I can't decide.
Guatemala has some great Mayan heritage.
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Are there any GOOD fast food restaurant jobs? All the ones I've had were horrible.
I'm not sure if there are any Culver's fast food restaurants but they are usually great people to work for.
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What was the most important decade in the twentieth century?
1940's, ww2 was an event that saved democracy
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During the American Civil War, would you have fought for the Union (North) or the Confederacy (South)? Please explain why?
Well that really depends on where you live. If you live in the southern states you probably would fight for the confederacy and vice versa. Kentucky was about half and half most yankees there lived in Louisville. In Missouri it was also about half the yankees mostly in St.louis and the rebels in eastern Missouri and southern Missouri.
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My 13 year old daughter just got asked out by a boy. Should I break out the baseball bat or my new tomahawk?
Well, 13 may not be old enough for dating, but if the boy is her age and he is a good kid then going to the movies and stuff probably would not hurt any. But keep that baseball bat ready, lol.
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When did John Hinckley attempt to assassinate Ronald Reagan?
he was trying to impress Jodie Foster
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When did John Hinckley attempt to assassinate Ronald Reagan?
He was trying to impress Jodie Foster, he was obsessed with the movie Taxi.
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Is being 17 and going out with a 23 yr old bad...?
If both your parents are fine with it, and you don't do anything illegal- I believe it's okay. :)
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If I'm white and I want to say the word NIGGER - who has the right to tell me not to?
you have a 1st Amendment constitutional right, but that won't stop everyone from kicking your butt, lol. ++
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What is your favorite AB category to answer questions in?
The History categories
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Where did the early North American migrate?
to central and south america
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Does history fascinate you ? Do you have a favorite historical event?
Yes very much, my favorite historical event would be the Battle of Okehazama where 2,000 samurai under the leadership of Oda Nobunaga defeated an opposing force of 40,000, the Amercian Revolution, and also the conquests of Alexander the Great.
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Which breed of cat do you feel is superior in intelligence?
most breeds of siamese
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Who was Alexander the great,or what was Alexander the great if he was not a man?
If he was not a man then, according to myth of course, he was the son of Zeus!
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When my bf talks to his ex on the phone he sounds so different like a love sick puppy almost,i know he really loves me and he's the most amazing guy ever & i know that he'll never go back to her cz he can't but i can never be sure if he wants to go or not
It is a little strange for him to be talking to her, but sometimes people love their present boyfriend/girlfriend yet they still remember the magic of their love for their previous girlfriend too. +2
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What is the importance of mushrooms in your life?
I used to use them for meditation purposes, but not any longer. A certain species of course.
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From 1789-1865 who was your favorite president? And why?
I would have to say in my opinion only; 1) George Washington 2.) John Adams (most people would disagree with me on that one) 3.) Abraham Lincoln 4) and Andrew Jackson (most people would disagree wtih me on that one too).
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Do any Americans know about the USS Constellation, and the fleet of anti-slaving ships that patrolled the African coast during and after the civil war? Their job being to free slaves on the seas.
yes, they relocated the slaves to a colony in West Africa, not too many people know about the USS constellation.
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Did Richard III Murder The Prince(s) in the tower?
Most evidence points to that direction.
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MOST OF THE SUCCESSFUL THREATS TO THE STATES IN CHINA, INDIA, AND EUROPE CAME FROM: NATURAL DISASTERS, OR PEOPLES FROM THE EURASIAN STEPPE, INSIDES THE BORDERS OF THEIR OWN EMPIRES
I think i understand your question. The steppe tribes effected all the areas you mentioned....the Mongols, their rampage sweprt through eastern europe, India, and China, the great wall of China was built to help maintain their borders with the Huns and Mongols (steppe tribes)
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Who is your favorite Roman emporer?
Marcus Aurelius by far, the great stoic emperor!
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Is a presidential commission on torture is critical to America's security? See LINK:
Democracies should never torture anyone! we shall leave actions like that for tyrants
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What do you consider the darkest hour in your country's history? Why?
The American civil war and the assasination of mr. Lincoln
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Was the Empire of Japan aware of Nazi Germany's ethnic cleansing policy during World War II? And if not, then how do you think they would have reacted upon gaining this new insight into their allies?
i don't believe they knew of the ethnic cleansing that germany was involved in...not many people did until the liberation of some of the death camps...but Japan probably would not mind of the genocide since they were involved in numerous killings and beheadings of Chines men woman and childern,and captured us and brithish troops, they also massacred burmese, indians, and Vietamese....etc
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What's the single most important thing a christian should always remember?
that their religion is based on judaism
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Should the Drinking Age be changed to 18 for all members of the armed services?
maybe, but just for them, everyone else should be 21 or perhaps older...
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I've heard some people say '"I felt so alive" after getting into a fight. Is that some kind of primal instinctual response?
anything that gets the adrenaline pumping can make you feel that way, it releases a chemical in your brain to make you feel euphoric
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Who was your least favorite President? Briefly explain why.
James Buchanen, for not taking side on the free state vs. slave state debates prior to the civil war leaving alot on Lincoln's plate when he took office
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Phoenicians or Egyptians. Which civilization's art do you find more beautiful? (pics appreciated)
egyptians
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What did the british encourage the indians to grow instead of food?
Tobacco
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Would you shake hands with President George W. Bush --?
Only a coward would not honor the president by shaking his hand.....out of respect even if you dont like him
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Hideki Tojo was leader of what country?
imperial Japan
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What did the aleutians have to do with the attu and Kiska during the pacific war?
The marine corps had a few hundred casualties clearing these islands the japanese suffered about 2500 casualties and pulled their troops out.
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Who here has native American in them... if so what tribe?
Lakota Sioux....Standing Rock Reservation, South Dakota
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The current view is that human civilization began around 4000BC in Mesopotamia. Do you think that there were any 'lost' civilizations prior to this?
(I'm not thinking Atlantis but something like at Yonoguni in Japan)
No evidence to support that .....yet.
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In your opinion who was Rome's greatest Emperor?
Marcus Aurelius
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What will cause the next civil war in America?
There was another civil war in Mississippi in 1964...lots of whites and african-americans died for civil rights..voting rights.
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Who was the best General in the American Civil War
General Sherman ended the war with minimal loss of life compared to Grants stalemate with Lee on the eastern front. So I would say William T. Sherman for the Union and Robert E. Lee for the South.
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Why are the men at the Alamo considered heros for fighting for their independence while the men who fought for the Confederacy not considered heros by many, even though they were also fighting for their country and it's freedom.
Even Lincoln respected the southern fighter very much
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What was the last cd u bought and was it a good 1?
it's been about 8 years now music is free online!!! but the last cd i bought was Franz Shubert piano trios
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What is the single best exercise you can do?
ummm... i think sex and swimming
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What is the tragedy of The Battle of Shiloh?
there were more us casualties at Shiloh than there were in all previous wars before that put together the south also lost a great commander at Shiloh, Albert Sidney Johnston
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Who is someone you would never swear in front of?
i was taught never to swear in front of woman
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Who was the first slave to ever be freed and lived a profession?
not sure, but by the 1790's some blacks owned their own private farms in the north
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Say a sentence which can change the world
do on to others as you would have them do unto you
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Who is your favorite Biblical hero?
mine is Judah Maccabee and Jonathen
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What ideas or teachings in a western philosopher are most like those that come from Buddha?
some German 18th century philosophers, Schopenhauser
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Are you able to name any well done films dealing with zombies?
Romero's Dawn of the dead and the remake in 2004 by Snyder......also 28 days later and weeks later were good films
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How do you make a man feel loved?
cook him a good meal
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During the 1600s and 1700s, the southern economy was characterized by?
agriculture
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If your being chased by zombies and they were gaining on you who would you trip so the group could get away? or would you stay behind?
Yes, my chance to die an honorable death and save others :) i might let out a war cry as i charge the zombies!
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In your opinion, who was the greatest military leader and why?
Alexander the Great, Toyotomi HideYoshi
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What was ancient Sparta most famous for?
Enslaving 250,000 Messenians
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Would you survive a world wide outbreak of flesh-eating zombies similar to those in the movie, "Resident Evil"? What makes you think so?
everyone who thinks they could survive whould probably be the first to go...
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What would you do if you and your best friend were fighting zombies,then he/she got bit,what would you do?
ask them if they would like to commit an honorable suicide, if they did not i would kill them
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Who was the true son of God, Jesus or Alexander the Great son of Zeus? Both men have a similar mythological story to their immaculant conceptions.
my vote is with Alexander!!!!!!
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Nothing great was ever achieved without _ _ _ _ _ (fill in blank)
motivation
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Why are the anchient Civilizations that apear to develope in desert or harsh inviorments?
in the Mesopotamia the Euphrates and Tigris rivers fertilized the land and irrigation helped food production diring the dry seasons, in Egypt the Nile river left a rich black soil deposit every year, some of the best soil in the world.
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What was the name of the battle that the Buffalo Soldiers were most famous for?
the charge of San Juan hill w/ Teddy Roosevelt
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Persian wars - Athens had about 50,000 people. I came across information that Themisticles builds 200 triremes, each trireme has 170 oarsmen (34,0000). How does a city state of approximately 50,000 come up with 34,000 oarsmen? Numbers to match up.
THe whole population of Attica also participated.....all the oarsmen were freemen not slaves....also at least 10,000 Athenians were serving in the land forces at the time, not including light armed peltasts. THe total population of Athens and Attica was probably 150,000. Every male between 16 and 60 served in the Athenian navy and military during the greco-persian wars, even Socrates himself...
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What were the political ranks of the roman empire?
Consul, proconsul, praetor, quaestor, Tribune, legates.
Throughout Roman history MIlitary and political offices were held by politicians, Their politicians such as a proconsul would rule a province and be allowed to defend that province and to attend to all political needs. A quaestor was like a secretary of the treasury. Each political rank was like a stepping stone quaestor was the...
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How did Xerxes, the King of Persia, cross the Dardanelles to invade Greece?
The first pontoon bridge, a concept still used by modern armies.
Xerxes executed the first engineers that attempted to build it because it collapsed. He then had the waters of the Hellenspont punished by flogging the water with a whip. The second engineers accomplished the feat. Over 200,000 Persian infantry troops crossed it. Sometime after the battle of Salamis (September, 480bce) it...
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Did anyone ever die in the Ancient Greek Olympic games?
boxing sometimes led to deaths, since they had no gloves as modern boxers do
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Why didn't the Japanese invade the US main land in WWII?
their fleet was all but destroyed at the battle of Midway
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Why did the Egyptians wear such heavy eyeliner back in ancient times?
it was used to protect the eyes from the sun like modern baseball players...it soon became a fashion style as well.
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Why did Sparta lose the war against Rome?
Sparta's old way. the Laws of Lycurgus had been gone for hundreds of years since 218.......the Sparta that Rome sacked was not the same Sparta of the early 5th century bce. , they had very little manpower...don't forget the agoge bootcamp had also been gone from Laconia since 218 also..so the Spartans were no longer the professional army they once were.
The Greek allies were...
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If Noah took two of every animal onto the arc, what did the (carniverous) animals eat?
two of each of the worlds 11 million species on one boat? Then Noah dropped all the animals in the proper regions....sounds like a fairy tale...plus there's no evidence of that flood ever occuring.
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A day of justice for native americans? And are there repercussions yet to come?
The justice is knowing that many natives have bred with whites becoming one race... all who have Indian ancestory will always remember those who came before them with pride- Now we all live together in free society.
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Why were slaves were freed twice? First by the Emancipation Proclamation, and then AGAIN by the 13th Amendment?
The Emancipation Proclamation was only a military measure to free slaves in the south. So to disrupt the south's economy.
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What type of governments did the roman empire have?
three types; At first a Monarchy (753-509bce) then a Republic (509-44bce) then they became a Imperialists atate ruled by an emperor.
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"The Native American as a pacifist, is a myth created out of white liberal guilt" - What do you think of this statement?
It is a true statement....American indians were just as warlike as europeans, there is documentation of many villages being exterminated by other tribes.... Jacques Rosseau started the myth of the pacifist Native American.
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If infected by a zombie bite would you rather kill yourself or fight until your death?
charge in one last honorable fight....Banzai!!!!!
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Does anyone have a great idea/plot for a zombie movie?
Myve a massive battle between the army and zombies, lets see an Abrams run over a horde of zombies!
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Which weapon out of these choices would you choose for zombie apocalypse? Take into account portability, ammunition consumption, and ease of use. 1). 9mm pistol 2). 12 gauge shotgun 3). sniper rifle 4.) Chainsaw 5). AK-47 6). Uzi 7). M-16 8.) .357 magnum
.22 rifle for long distance and shotgun for close
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How long is the usa troops going to stay in iraq?
That depends on who you vot for on Tuesday : )
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Did bush start the iraq war because Blair liked the Kurds
seriously?
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What was the biggest empire in North or South America prior to European settlement?
in present day Illinois there was a city of 40,000 natives but i cannot remember their tribe, the city was at Cahokia.
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What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s political affiliation? Was he a registered Democrat or Republican?
democrat
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What role did Julius Caesar play in changing the Roman republic into an empire?
That could be a very long answer, there are many reasons why Caesar wanted to overthrow the rupublic. In truth historians still argue that Caesar did not want the power of dictator for life, nonetheless his great-nephew and heir Octavian Augustus was the first emperor. The people feared Caesar to be a tyrant yet embraced Octavian as their emperor, this is a question that could explained for...
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How did da Vinci's giant crossbow come to be?
The ballista was first invented in Syracuse in the 4th century bce, the macedonians perfected it and Demetrius used giant ballistas during his siege of Rhodes. Also the Romans made Ballista more than 40 feet tall, I know they were used during their siege of Masada in the 1st century ACE, long before Da Vinci ever dreamed of such a thing.
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Which of the following choices best describes the relationship between the development of Greece and the geography? 1) Lots of mountains led Greek city-states to develop independently from each other 2) Many rivers and valleys led
number one is the answer, i think your question got cut off.
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Why everyone thinks that the 'roman empire' was so great, while indeed the real romans were just the wastes, thieves and crooks from all over the italic regions whom reunited under a man and kicked the shit out their cities, enslaving countries and sorts?
Rome was great but not great when it came to morality.
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What were Anti-federalist from Virginia called? I'm looking for two words, please.
democratic-republicans
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How did the revolutionary war begin?
After the French and Indian War England raised taxes on the colony in order to make up for their loss in revenues. England believed the American colony should pay for the protection that the crown gave them during that war....the colonists thought they should have a voice in parliament if they were to pay taxes (no taxation without representation) They wanted representation as a part of England...
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Whate were the settling and economical efforts of the various colonies of the New World including the freedoms and rights of both indigenous and immigrated inhabitants.
where do you get this question from?
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How did the religious struggles in England affect the growth of the new england colonies?
They of course came to America in hope to find freedom from religious persecution.
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How did John Adams and George Washington assist in stabilizing the government after the adoption of the Constitution?
They were both supporters of a strong central government. Federalists.
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What founding US father said, "I studied law so that my children could study music"?
Oh it's John Adams :)
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What do you see as the most important factor that led the ancient greeks to develop a great civilization
organized western military might! Superior armour (panoplia) , and superior way of fighting that was unmatched until the roman legion, the phalanx. Disciplined fighting men that could repel any fighting force of the time! western thought...democracy and freedom and the idea that law was more important than free will.
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What do you believe was the most important factor that resulted in Rome dominating the "Known World" of its time?
Rome's modern organized discipled legions, and the fact that Roman citizenship was easy to obtain. The location of Rome geologically favors them in military matters as well- they were placed in the center of the Mediteranean, with only one great superpower to contend with, Carthage. Which could not contend with Romes military structure, since Carthage relied on unrealiable barbarian...
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Were there black people in ancient Greece? And if there was, what was their station? Were they allowed to be warriors? Were they allowed to lead Armies? Or were they slaves?
Not any blacks ever in Greece that I know of...the Greeks called Africans, that were black Ethiopians, there is a Greek myth that Helios the sun god flew to close to ethiopia and all the peoples skin there turned black, true i swear.
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What's the connections between the battle of thermoplae, plataea, and marathon
The three land battles of the second Greco-Persian War
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Was Troy a part of Ancient Greece or was a it a separate country?
I heard before that the Trojans originated from Lydian stock not Ionian.
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How did ppl dress in ancient greece, specifically?
lots of nudity...it echos through classical and hellenistic art too....the greeks loved the nude body male and female, but they espaecially loved the naked male body, since almost all men in ancient Greece were bisexual. :)
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What is your favorite end of the world scenario?
ZOMBIES :)
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In Ancient Greece, did people ever own properties or households? I mean, if a man came back from the Trojan War after many years to his family, could he suddenly find them owned by another man along with his house and property?
yes, i'm pretty sure at the time a man could be sol into slavery for debt....in the early 6th century bce an Athenian lawgiver named, Solon, made this illegal in Attica. But of course the Myceneans of the Homeric period were gone and replaced by Dorians and Aeleotolians byy the 6th century...hope that helps
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Know any historical even happened around the caspian sea?
Well off the top of my head..a steppe tribe called the Medes, descendents of Aryan stock, were the first i know to inhabit that land, around700 BCE they revolted against the Assyrians and were finally defeated by the Persians in the 6th century and inquired into the rising Persian empire....I believe the great king Cyrus was killed in battle against some Median tribe but i cant remember their...
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Can Someone please help me on this question. What do you think is the function of art in society?
I'll keep it simple....The expression of a culture's emotional/religious/philosophical beliefs ......expressed through their need of creativity :) maybe....
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What would you do if earths magnetic field disappeared instantly and the cosmic radiation was now turning everyone into zombies? How would you escape the radiation?
Sounds like most everyone would die, unfortunatly.
Thanks for your last answer, it was well put:)
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Slow Zombies or Fast Zombies? Which do you think makes for a better movie and why?
Well, fast zombies are the coolest. They can be killed though, In the remake of Dawn of the Dead the fast ones have to be killed with a head shot, but in 28 days later the fast ones can be killed with any lethal wound. The ones in dawn of the dead are the worst kind, but they can still be killed, a team of 5 or so with proper weapons and some basic education on military stategy could survive....
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