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Transcript: 10. 'm just a buffalo soldier in the heart of America 11. Stolen from Africa, brought to America 12. Said he was fighting on arrival, fighting for survival Said he was a buffalo soldier, win the war for America 13. Dreadie, woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy 14. Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy 15. Woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy 16. Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy 17. Buffalo soldier troddin' through the land, wo-ho-ooh Said he wanna ran and then you wanna hand 18. Troddin' through the land, yea-hea, yea-ea 19. Said he was a buffalo soldier, win the war for America 20. Buffalo soldier, dreadlock rasta 21. Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival 22. Driven from the mainland to the heart of the Caribbean 23. Singing, woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy 24. Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy 25. Woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy 26. Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy When they arrived in America they were fighting for survival African Americans were brought from Africa to server in a war metaphor Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival 22. Driven from the mainland to the heart of the Caribbean heart of america They sailed on a boat 27. Troddin' through San Juan in the arms of America Troddin' through Jamaica, a buffalo soldier Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival Buffalo soldier, dreadlock rasta 28. Woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy Woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy Bob Marley Buffalo Soldier 11. Stolen from Africa, brought to America heart of the caribbean Metaphor Repitition 21. Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival 1. Buffalo soldier, dreadlock rasta There was a buffalo soldier in the heart of 2. America Stolen from Africa, brought to America Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival 3. I mean it when I analyze the stench To me it makes a lot of sense 4. How the dreadlock rasta was the buffalo soldier 5. And he was taken from Africa, brought to America Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival 6. Said he was a buffalo soldier, dreadlock rasta Buffalo soldier in the heart of America 7. If you know your history 8. Then you would know where you're coming from 9. Then you wouldn't have to ask me Who the 'eck do I think I am By: Ruben Arutunian

Cultural Background

Transcript: WHITE= Innocence and purity My Background Fun facts about Texas Blue=Loyalty Red=Bravery White=Purity I am African-American My race is African-American My Ethincity nigeroid My family is African-American My Grandparents are African-American My Great Grandparents are African-American. I can be traced back to Palestine, Texas. BLUE= The colour of the cheif By: Shayla Hollie Cultural Background Traditions RED=Hardiness and valour -My family has alot of traditions. My family and i are Christians so we celebrate holidays such as: Christmas and Easter and the common holidays of Thanksgiving, New Years, 4th of July, MLK day, Veterans day and many more. -On Thanksgiving day my family cooks gathers at my grandpartents and and everyone brings there favorite dish. I am in charge of desert even though i hate pie i have to make 4 on that day. Before we eat we all pray and thank God for what we have and give him thanks for let us see another day and pray for many more to come. -Christmas/Easter my family tradition is on the first day of december my family and I put on christmas music make hot coco and begin decorations. Christmas is very similar to Thanksgiving we all gather together and every brings food again. Before we can open our gifts my family and I read a passage from the Bible to remember the true meaning of Christmas then we pray and then open our presents. The weather is unpredictable Texas is the second-most-populated state, behind California. The most populated city is Houston Foods of Texas Chicken-fried steak. Barbecue. Chili. Fried okra Pecan pie

Cultural Background

Transcript: At age 3, Siddhartha was sent to school where most of his classmates were from noble families. He studied all subjects and also played games such as boxing, archey and wrestling. His teachers were called Sarva Mitra Siddhartha learned all subjects faster than his classmates. He also was the most wise and asked many questions to both teachers and the elders. He was never disobedient or misbehaved Quest of Asceticism Under the Bodhi tree Cultural Background Born about 563 BC, a prince of the Shakya clan of Kapilauastu. Shakya was a clan of the Vedic Period (1750-500BCE), meaning "The one who is capable." Born into a royal family in Lumbini (present day Nepal) Siddhartha name means "He who achieves his goal" Practiced yoga under two hermit teachers Alara Kalama & Utaka Ramaputta. Met a group of 5 acestics led by Kaundinya for 6 years. Nearly starved to death and questioned his current path. Meets Sujata, a peasant who offers him food. The ascetics abandon him as he realizes the middle path was the way. The 4 Passing Sights His Renunciation Quest of Asceticism Under the Bodhi Tree He eventually finds his way to the city of Bodh Gaya. Vows to sit under a Bodhi tree and never rise until he reaches enlightenment During this time, Mara, the evil demon attempts to distract him from his attempt Tries to frighten him, with fire, storms, armies of demons, and his 3 daughters. On the 49th day he reaches enlightenment. The 4 Passing Sights His Renunciation He explored life outside the palace walls and saw the city for the first time, accompanied by his charioteer, Channa. An old man Someone suffering from illness/disease A corpse An acestic/monk Similarities: - Both religions share faith in their founders - Both are featured a set of ethical standards: The Buddhist Eightfold Path & The Muslim Sharia Differences - GOD Muslims based their whole lives around God Buddhists are unconcerned with the notion of God. -LIFE AFTER DEATH A Muslims goal is to live on but Buddhist goal is to halt the cycle of life. The Four Noble Truths: Life consists of suffering, impermanence, imperfection, incompleteness. The cause of life’s suffering is selfishness. Suffering and selfishness can be brought to an end. The answer to life’s problems of suffering is the Eightfold path. Forces that shaped the person’s outlook: Important contributions he/she made to his/her civilization: Family Background Education After returning to the palace upon seeing the Four Sights: A performance of dancers was arranged for him. Distracted by the thought of the sights and the nature of life. Left the palace the following morning. Cut his hair, removed his jewelry, changed into a tattered robe, and walked barefoot into the forest. The religion of Buddhism, which is based on the Buddha's teachings. The goal is to escape suffering and the cycle of birth and death by reaching nirvana. One way is through meditation. He reached enlightenment at the age of 35, taught for 45 years until his death at 80. Father name is Suddhodand and mother named Maya. Maya is the daughter of Anjana and Yasodhara. Maya died one week after Siddhartha was concieved, Mahpajapati stepped in to raise him. The Shakya and the Koliya were branches of the Adicca dynasty. There were no other families equal to them in the religion so the two royal families married amoung themselves. At age 16, Siddhartha father arranged a marriage to cousin Yasoahara. Both her & Siddhartha had one child named Rahula. Cont. Influences on his/her civilization and beyond: Siddhartha Gautama “Who is the Buddha and how did he influence the world?” Siddhartha vs. Muhammad The Eightfold Path: Right Understanding Right Thought Right Speech Right Action Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration

The Hispanic Background

Transcript: The Hispanic Background Religious and Economic Reforms The crown took one-third of tithe money and all proceeds from indulgances Put Observants in charge of the church, stricter followers of ecclesiastical law and got rid of secular religion Isaballine religious reform- ensured that the faith would be carried to the Indies (and New World) by an elite force of clergy who were distinguished by their zeal, learning, and commitment Spanish Inquisition- killing of many Jews and the exodus of thousands from the country- greatly hurt the economy because of the positions of wealth held by many Jews Economic- banned export of gold and silver, encouraged foreign artisans to settle in Spain, and banned import of goods also made in Spain to encourage buying of homeland goods Standardized weights and measurements, navigation acts and shipbuilding, new currency Foreign Policy Conquest of Granada- breaking the last Muslim stronghold Regain territory once owned by Aragon from the French and some Italian territory By 1512 (just before Ferdinand's death) Spain became the leading power of military might in Europe by uniting the Spanish kingdoms and expelling foreign influence Exploration and adventuring was dominated by the Spanish as they made it farther in the New World much faster than anyone else, all funded by the crown of Ferdinand and Isabella Influx of American gold played the largest role in Spanish wealth during this period Photo based on: 'horizon' by pierreyves @ flickr How Isabelle and Ferdinand regained control of their kingdom Resortation Under Ferdinand and Isabella Economy Instead of just Catilian towns, the Reconquest prompted the growth of municipalities fueros- charters of liberties- created to attract settles to conquered territory Cortes- parliment, town consultative body- town administrative- autonomous Hermandades- military associations of towns, mostly defensive- could do little without the aid of the king As the Moors were pushed out, the nobles began to war against each other and the king- low point- Henry IV (1454-1474) Aragon- 3 major states Castile- largest and most powerful of the Spanish kingdoms that played the leading role in the conquest Castile became very wealthy as it progressively gained territory, along with estates and farms (sheep became a valuable commodity) dominated by the nobility Profits from renting land along with the sale of wool gave Castile the economic power needed to fuel the conquest Aragon- Barcelona was center of powerful fleets and profitable textile industry Aragon- ruling class not land-owning nobility, but commercial and industrial oligarchy The Black Death was crippling, especially to Aragon Political Structures Spain was invaded by the Moors (Muslims from North Africa) in 711 The Moors allowed the inhabitants of Spain to practice their own religion in exchange for paying a special tax The Moors never had full control over society that had been in place for years, especially in the North The Reconquest begain as a struggle to regain lost lands but later became a crusade Background Married in 1469 to ensure political stability in the two regions of Castile and Aragon. More a move for power on the Castilian side (Isabella) Ferdinand freed thousands of sefs and made them landowners, Isabella created the Santa Hermandad, a police force to restore order Reforms were aimed at giving control and power back to the crown. They did this by forcing towns and nobles to pay tribute long forgotten and appointing officials instead of election by the people. They tightened the reigns on policy long forgotten. alcabala- sales tax

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