Americans welcomed the distraction of a dazzling, distant culture when the “Treasures of Tutankhamun” arrived in the mid-1970s, in the wake of Watergate and inflation and an energy crisis. The exhibition featured some of the most spectacular objects found in Tut’s tomb, including his funeral mask and a large model boat meant to shuttle him to the afterworld. They were sent from Egypt in a goodwill gesture, arranged by Richard Nixon and Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat to seal a new diplomatic understanding, just months before Nixon resigned.
By the time the show opened, in November 1976, at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., Jimmy Carter had just been elected president and the United States was celebrating its bicentennial. More than 835,000 people came to see the show in D.C. — more than the population of the city itself, lining up around the three-block-long building for up to four hours. The museum sold $100,000 worth of souvenirs every week — and that’s in 1976 dollars. Meanwhile, television specials provided close-ups, so that anyone — anywhere — could become an armchair Egyptologist.
A Washington Post photo of crowds waiting on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to see “Treasures of Tutankhamun” at the National Gallery in 1977.
These days, it’s impossible to see or stage a show about ancient Egypt without thinking about colonization or appropriation or both. From Napoleon to Elizabeth Taylor to the Book of the Dead being characterized as the “Bible”of ancient Egypt (not even close), the modern history of the culture is erasure. Even the name of the country is an imposition. Early on, Egyptians referred to their kingdom as Kemet — the Black Land, a reference to the rich soil along the Nile — and later as Hwt-ka-Ptah. Egypt is a Greek term, as the Greeks found the local name hard to pronounce when they invaded Egypt in 332 BCE.
“Sunken Cities” is rooted in this Hellenistic era, when the ruling Greeks took over the religious rituals of Egypt and adopted its pharaonic traditions, down to the headdresses and colossal statues. They, too, were fascinated by ancient Egypt. And when they were replaced by the Romans, the obsession began anew. Obelisks and Egyptian-style architecture sprang up in Rome, even as Egypt itself slowly began to resemble the rest of the Roman Empire. Ancient Egypt would live on in the Western imagination, if nowhere else.
In the article, Hasan Kwame Jeffries says, "If you can't understand America's past, you can't understand America's present." Identify a detail about the past in the article that helps you understand the present. Explain how.
Answer:
The details that the author is talking about is the slavery's past in America which will help the readers to understand the present days in America.
Explanation:
In the article titled "6 Myths About Slavery," the writer talks about six myths pertaining to slavery's past in America.
The author states, "If you can't understand America's past, you can't understand America's present." With this statement, the author is trying to make his readers understand that understanding the past of slavery in America is important to understand present days situation of African Americans in America.
How did the Iranian hostage crisis affect American opinion?
A. Americans suspected that the shah was pro-Soviet.
B. Americans were angry at Carter.
C. Americans supported the Ayatollah Khomeini.
D. Americans suspected the embassy staff were spies.
Answer:
B!
Explanation:
Jimmy Carter failed to save the hostages. leading Americans to be very upset and disappointed.
The Iranian hostage crisis affects the American opinion as Americans were angry at the carter.
What do you mean by opinion?An opinion refers to any view or judgment formed about something.
The Iranian hostage crisis affect the American opinion as Americans were angry at Jim carter.
Therefore, B is the correct option.
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katangian ni Gilgamesh kung bakit siya itinuring na isang bayani sa Epiko.
Answer:
it means "Gilgamesh’s characteristic is why he is considered a hero in the Epic." or, nangangahulugang "ang katangian ni Gilgamesh ay kung bakit siya ay itinuturing na isang bayani sa Epiko."
Explanation:
Explains the purpose of the Constitution, who wrote it, and why.
Answer:
Answer
Explanation:
The purpose was to keep the people united and happy and James Madison was the person to write it, it shows how all men should have equal rights and pursue of happiness
The boxing world has many famous fights. I will give 3 options of fights that I would like you to research and give me the history of the fight. When it took place, where, who was involved and why it was so significant. In your own words write a paragraph on the fight you choose.
Options
1) Thrilla in Manila
2) Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield
3) Rumble in the Jungle
Answer:
The Thrilla in Manila was the third and final boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. It was contested in 1975 for the heavyweight championship of the world at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines, on Wednesday, October 1.
Explanation:
Who was the first president of the Confederate States of America
Answer:
On November 6, 1861, Jefferson Davis was announced as president of the United States of America
Explanation:
He was the first President of the Confederate states of America.
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Answer:
Jefferson Davis.
Explanation:
Developing creative ideas to express in artwork and using art and design skills to create artwork are part of
a visual arts career.
a performing arts career.
a telecommunications career.
a broadcasting career.
what was life like in the south for african americans before civil rights movement
Answer:
terrible!
Explanation:
Under the Sun King, intendants
a. collected taxes.
b. recruited soldiers.
C.carried out the king's policies.
d. all of the above.
how did the islamic empire view jerusalem?
Answer:
Jerusalem is considered a sacred site in Islamic tradition, along with Mecca and Medina. Islamic tradition holds that previous prophets were associated with the city, and that the Islamic prophet Muhammad visited the city on a nocturnal journey (Isra and Mi'raj).
Explanation:
Explanation was in the answer
Why did most free African Americans not support the ACS?
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Why has the impact of the Fifteenth Amendment
changed since its creation?
Answer:
The Fifteenth Amendment's impact changed the rule of people of colored skin so they can vote.
True or False
The most powerful empire between the 1500s and 1600s was the Ottoman Empire.
O True
False
Answer:
I'm pretty sure it's False:)
Explanation:
The British empire was the most powerful at that time
What problems did medieval cities face in terms of sanitation?
Answer:
Not a lot of stuff was properly cleaned thus resulting in sickness and death
Explanation:
What is the major nazi death camps
The six extermination camps were Chelmno, Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinka, Majdanek and Auschwitz-Birkenau. Auschwitz and Majdanek death camps also used extreme work under starvation conditions in order to kill their prisoners.
Why did Genghis Khan want revenge on the Tartars?
Answer:
He helped his family to survive the first horrible winter and then began to plot his revenge on the Tartars for killing his father.
Explanation:
What was the annual cost for maintaining a field slave?
Answer:
21.05
Explanation:
i had this same question on one of my worksheets and thats what my textbook says:)
Most Significant cause of the war of 1812
Answer:
In the War of 1812, caused by British restrictions on U.S. trade and America's desire to expand its territory, the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain.
What role, if any, do you think the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor played in the United States’ decision to use two nuclear weapons against Japan? Once the U.S. had the weapons was using them against Japan just pay back?
Answer:
It played no role,
Explanation:
The Reason the United states Deployed atomic weaponary on japan was due to the main war in the pacific on how ferocious the japanese fought on islands ageist the United States.
United States Military high command planned operation downfall which was the invasion of mainland japan which would require 6,000,000 Allied Troops to land and capture the mainland the High command knew that japanese civilians were gonna join ageist the fight ageist the imperialist (US/Allies) and therefor accounted 4,335,500 Military then 31,550,000 Civilian Combatants accounting it would be a massive bloodbath the Allied High Command with presidential Permission decided to use the atomic bombings which worked in bringing japan to the negotiation table.
What is Grant's plan for attacking Vicksburg?
Answer: An extended siege.
Explanation:
General Ulysses S. Grant had first tried to take Vicksburg in 1862 but failed and had to try again because Vicksburg was a very important town that sat on the Mississippi river and would give the Union control of the river if it fell.
After Grant defeated General John C. Pemberton close to Vicksburg, Pemberton retreated to Vicksburg where he was trapped by Grant who fended off attacks to liberate the city and constantly bombarded it from Union positions.
Ordering his soldiers to build 15 miles of trenches around Vicksburg, Grant was able to starve the city for 47 days such that Pemberton was forced to surrender to the Union.
What was the impact of depicting slaves as being happy and good singers?
A. Slavery became acceptable to African Americans.
B. Because of their nature, African Americans were regarded as
being meant to be slaves.
C. Slaves loved and honored their masters.
D. All of the above
Which of the following was true regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis?
A. Cuba had received Missiles from East Germany
B. President Kennedy favored an armed invasion of Cuba to remove the missiles
C. The United States placed Cuba under a “quarantine” (blockade) to prevent any more missile shipments during the crisis
D. Fidel Castro was removed from office after the crisis
Answer:
D. Fidel Castro was removed from office after the crisis
Explanation:
Answer:
C!!
Explanation:
First off Fidel Castro was a dictator and was wouldn't be peacefully removed from office. Secondly, Kennedy had a blockade established to stop more soviet ships from bringing more missiles to Cuba.
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I’m homeschooled but my classmate who’s also virtual keeps texting me for answers to everything. I don’t mind helping but am I wrong for not wanting to work together all the time with her? She asked did I want to work together on a test, I feel really bad and I don’t know how to respond. She don’t even cooperate, she just wait 2 hours and asks if I can send the answers . Help
Answer:
Tell her that your parents are wanting you to do other things with your time and that you are getting pretty busy with other things (Make stuff up like chores or other responsibilities you have). Then tell her that when you become more free you will be happy to help.
Explanation:
Answer:
I have come across a similar situation and I approached it by not responding. huge mistake. I recommend being honest with your friend or just study with her more often and wing it one more time this time. this might not be a very good response but its the best I can offer.
Explanation:
Which of the following terms was NOT one of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
(1 Point)
A. "War Guilt Clause"
B. War Reparations
C. Breakup of the German nation
D. Territorial loss
The answer is break-up of the German nation. C
What is an explanation for why someone's freedom of speech or press could be limited by the government
Answer:
The government can restrict speech under a less demanding standard when the speaker is in a special relationship to the government.
Explanation:
schools started desegregated immediately in Georgia after the Brown versus Board of Education decision true or false
Answer:
False
Explanation:
In 1964, a full decade after the decision, more than 98 percent of Black children in the South still attended segregated schools.
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Who do you side with? Do you agree more with Booker T Washington or W.E.B. DuBois? Why?
Answer: W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington sharply disagreed on ... what is the role of black leadership, and what do the 'haves' owe the 'have-nots' in the black community. Booker T. Washington, educator, reformer and the most influentional ... He urged blacks to accept discrimination for the time being and ...
Explanation:
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What happened to Parliament after the restoration of the monarchy?
a.
it was abolished
c.
it saw its power reduced
b.
it was given power shared with Charles II
d.
it ruled supreme
Answer:
The answer is (it saw its power reduced)
Explanation:
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Answer:
the answer is C
Explanation:
If you were a jedi during order 66 were would you hide?
Answer:
either the other side of the galaxy or a planet with no civilization that the empire cannot find
Explanation:
True or false: Paul revere was poor prior to the American revolution
Answer:
true
Explanation:
Revere died of natural causes on May 10, 1818 at the age of 83, leaving five children, several grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. The son of an immigrant artisan, not born to wealth or inheritance, Revere died a modestly well-to-do businessman and a popular local figure of some note.
