All About History FAQ


		All About History FAQ


		Frequently Asked Questions on History Age of Reason Ancient Babylon What is the history of Babylon? - Recent conflicts are just the latest in the long history of the region. Discover how its past is influencing the future. Ancient Egypt How were the pyramids of Egypt constructed? - Who constructed the pyramids? Why were they constructed? What are the spiritual aspects of these intricate ancient structures? Why were the mummies of Egypt so important to its people? - How were the mummies of Egypt prepared? Where were the mummies of Egypt laid to rest? What was the significance? Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Pompeii Ancient Rome Julius Caesar History – What are the major points of History? - Julius Caesar was many things to many people. He was a solder, political leader, emperor, and even a god. Who were the Ancient Roman Gladiators? - The life of a gladiator was much different than movies would portray. Discover what drove these men, and sometimes women, to fight to the death. Aztec Civilization What are the main events in Aztec history? - Learn the basic facts of this civilization’s history. What are the main events that have shaped their history? What is the Aztec empire? - Learn about Tenochtitlan, the capitol of this empire. What’s the significance of this city? Learn the history of his civilization. What was the Aztec Warrior like? - Learn how young boys learned to fight and become mighty warriors. Military service was highly revered in the culture. What were the basic aspects of the Aztec culture - Learn important aspects of this culture and civilization. Discover facts about music, dances, art, and religion of the time. Aztec Gods What do we know about the Aztec capitol Tenochtitlan? - Learn about this capitol city of the ancient Aztecs. What is it known for and what have we learned from excavations? Who was Huitzilopochtli? - Learn about this god who was the chief god of the ancient Aztecs. He was the god of war. Who was the Aztec god Tezcatlipoca? - This god was considered the god of magic and darkness. Consider his powers and appearance as believed by the ancient Aztecs. Who was Tlaloc? - Learn about this god of rain, fertility, and lightening. How could the ancient Aztecs appease this god? Colonial Life In America Constitutional Rights Video Egyptian Gods Did the ancient Egyptians believe in an afterlife? - Learn about the beliefs of afterlife, including burial, tombs, and activities of the deceased. Discover the belief system of two souls. Was religion a major part of everyday life in ancient Egypt? - How important was religion in the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians? Learn how priests entered the temple and why. Were the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs worshipped as gods? - Were they worshipped as gods? How did the people relate to these leaders? How did they influence the culture? What is the history of ancient Egyptian religion? - Learn about Re, Osiris, Ptah, Geb, and many more gods. How were these gods involved in the everyday life of the Egyptians? Who did the people of ancient Egypt worship? - Learn about the religious belief of polytheism, as well as what we have learned about religion from the pyramids. Greek Gods Did the ancient Greeks believe in after life? - Did they believe in an afterlife? If so, how did this affect the way they lived their lives and buried their dead? How many gods were in the Greek pantheon? - Who was included? Learn more about Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, Eros, Hermes, and more. What did they rule and how were they presented? Were the ancient Greek gods and goddesses based on real people? - Were these revered figures based on real people or were they merely an imagined existence? Study the facts and opinions. What were the names of the all the Greek gods and goddesses? - Learn more about Zeus, Aphrodite, Eros, Dionysos, Artemis, Hephaistos, Hera, Persephone, Demeter, Hermes, Poseidon, Ares, Athena, Hestia, and more. Historical Primary Sources Video History What is rugged Individualism? - Where did this term originate in relation to the American frontier culture? Find out here. History of Ancient Israel History of the Middle East – What is the connection between Israel’s history and the tensions in the Middle East? - Can there be an end to the turmoil in the Middle East? Can history teach us the way to peace? Discover the truth for yourself. Israel History – What are the key events? - Key events in the history of Israel reflect God’s guiding hand, not only in the lives of the Jewish people, but of all mankind. What is the relationship between secular history and the history of biblical Israel? - In Israel, secular and biblical histories do not run parallel; they overlap. Discover what this means for the future of Israel. Why is the history of Israel so important to our world today? - Do the events unfolding in the Middle East confuse you? Why is there so much violence? Learn what these events mean to your life. History of Black Death In God We Trust Indus Valley Josephus How reliable is Josephus' work? - Can this Jewish historian's work be trusted? Can we claim it as dependable and a good source of history? Josephus and Christ-Did Josephus ever mention Jesus? - Did this Jewish historian write about Jesus and biblical events? Read excerpts of his writings regarding biblical topics. What was Flavius Josephus' original Hebrew name? What is his history? - Learn more about the life of this Jewish historian. What does his name mean? Who influenced his life? What works did the Jewish historian Josephus write? - Learn about the works of this great author: The Jewish War, The Jewish Antiquities, Life, and Against Apion. Life During the Great Depression Life of George Washington George Washington and His Family - What was George Washington’s Family like? - Was he a family man? What were the major events in the life of the Washingtons? Learn about this famous first family. George Washington as a military leader – What shaped his service? - What influence did he have and what shaped his service for his country? What type of leader was he? Was George Washington a Christian? - What part did faith play in the life of this first President? Did faith influence his decision making? Why was George Washington the first President? - How did he receive this post? Was he voted into office? Why was he chosen? Study the answer here. Mayflower Compact Native American History Who are some famous Native Americans? - Learn about Ira Hamilton Hayes, Russell Means, Grahame Greene, and Ben Nighthorse Campbell. What impact did they make on society? Pilgrims Polytheism Is there polytheism in the Bible? - Study examples of polytheism in biblical days, such as Baal and Molech. What was the consequence of this worship? What is monotheism? - Discover the basis of this religious position as well as atheism, polytheism, and pantheism. How do we know the truth? What is Pantheism? - Discover the basis and foundation for this religious viewpoint. Discover how it compares with other views of God. When did monotheism start? - Discover when the worship of one God began and how He was distinguished from other gods. How did people react? Prayer In Public School Should Prayer Be Allowed in School? - Read one opinion in this highly contested debate. Link to other sites about the prayer in school controversy. What are the pros and cons of prayer in school? - Study both sides of this heated debate and learn the history behind the controversy. Where did it originate? What is the position of those who are against prayer in public school? - Read points of argument for keeping officially-sanctioned prayers out of the school system. Does it lead to intolerance? When did the prayer in school debate begin? - When did this controversy begin and what have been the major milestones? What is acceptable in schools today? Queen Cleopatra of Egypt Roman Gods Did the ancient Romans believe in an afterlife? - Did they believe in an afterlife and if so, how did it affect their lives and belief of death? How many gods were in the Roman Pantheon? - Learn of the importance of gods in the Roman culture. Discover some of the gods who played a major part. Were the ancient Roman gods and goddesses based on real people? - Were they based on real people or were these gods mythical? Were they borrowed from the Greeks and renamed? What were the names of some Roman gods and goddesses? - Learn about Ops, Janus, and Quirinus and how they influenced the culture. Understand how these gods were celebrated. School Prayer What are some arguments for prayer in school? - Study the basic arguments for allowing prayer in public school. Understand the concepts which America was founded upon. What are the arguments against school prayer? - Study the basic arguments for removing prayer from public schools. Discover the facts behind the views and debate. What was the public school prayer which originally sparked the debate? - Study the history behind the debate and also the prayer that started the controversy in Hyde Park, New York. Where can I find more information on prayer in school? - Find helpful links to a wealth of information on the school prayer debate. Study the facts through informative links. Separation Of Church And State How does combining church and state affect religious liberty? - How does it affect religious liberty? What has history shown? How does the removal of public expressions of faith affect our world? Is mixing church and state a bad idea? - Discover how the different views of relative or absolute truth play into this important debate of God and government. Was Jesus for the separation between church and state? - Is this concept of separating God from religion a biblical concept? What did Jesus say while on Earth? Where can I find separation of church and state in the constitution? - Discover how the different views of relative or absolute truth play into this important debate of God and government. Where is Christ in Christmas? - Learn about the sanitization of the celebration surrounding Christmas. How does it relate with separation of church and state? Thanksgiving History Thanksgiving quotes: What makes them unique? - Read sayings about this special holiday. What is the consensus? Find out what the popular opinion is. The Dark Ages Word Origin How important is origin of words to our understanding of them? - How does knowing the history behind a word or phrase help us develop our vocabulary? Discover the facts. What is the origin of the word Easter? - Discover the history of this word and holiday. Where does the word originate and how did it become a celebrated holiday? What is the origin of the word President? - How did this word become the name we often call our leader? Discover the origins of this word. What is the origin on the word picnic? - Discover the truth about this hotly contested word origin. Trace the word back through American and French history.">



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