Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Which cradle of civilisation do you prefer to live in?

Which cradle of civilisation do you prefer to live in? Give at least 3 reasons to support your views.

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  2. Do you understand what 'civilisation' means? Check your notes or browse on the web what 'cradle of civilisation' means and express your opionion again! Living without a civilisation is not a life that you would consider 'good'.

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  3. I want to live in the Old- Babylonian Empire of Mesopotamia Civilisation.
    Firstly,the Babylonian defeated and conquered a lot of countries,that is why Babylonian Empire became very strong and rich.Also they could have enough money to be armed and protected themself.
    Secondary,in this period,the king,Hammurabi made the earliest code called "Code of Hammurabi".He used this code to rule the people.
    One more thing,they invented wheels. This invention was very useful to do firming,trading,building and fighting to other countries.
    I think they achieved a lot and their system was very well.Their Empire was very wealthy too.
    So I want to live in the Old- Babylonian Empire.

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  4. The civilization I hope to live in is the Rome
    civilization.I think that civilization is a more
    comfortable place than the other three places.
    Rome is a good neighbor to China because of
    the silk road.The road can make China and Rome a better
    place to trade,trading can make two places happier ,
    because of the resources.Trading is a very important in
    the world outside.
    Rome also have many good empire,such as Julio Cesar.
    He is a very good empire because he is very clever.He
    have many good tactics, he can easily win wars and he can
    also manage a country better than some bad empire.
    I am sure the place will be very safe.The solders
    there all needed to be very obedient.The solders also
    have very good weapons, they have very good swords.The
    soldiers need to be strong in order not to die and survive
    in the army.They are needed to be trained when they are
    very small,when they are teenagers.
    The only bad thing is the cause of wars,during the
    war with the Carthage.The Carthage is not a country good in
    war,but every country that fights made people died.Like the
    example,Rome lost 600 ships because of war.
    Religion played a really important role in Rome.That
    makes the people believe in these things too much. If so many people
    are only caring about religion, then the place is not going to really care about
    the city.
    The geographical factors of Rome is formed by seven hills,the hills are
    very famous and they can prevent the enemies from other places.They are impassable during the winter months which account for half of the year.And that is a lot of time for people in Rome to ready for the war.

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  5. Darren Tang 1C(26)
    I prefer to live in Old-Babylon Empire of Mesopotamia civilization because the king Nebuchadnezzar II can played a key role in delivering Babylon from its independence to conquer many other countries. That is why Old-Babylon Empire can be a very strong empire. Also, the people adopted a slavery system to maintain enough manpower for construction work and production. Therefore, slaves provided enough resource for the country when the soldiers fight outside. That is why the economy of Old-Babylon Empire can be very flourish. Finally, the king Nebuchadnezzar II was an experienced solider and general, he was capable to be the leader of Army. Under his leadership, the soldiers of this empire can always win the war. That is why the military power of Old-Babylon Empire was also very strong.

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  6. Dear students,

    So glad to see your reply~^^~
    Some of you did a great job in answering the question by providing evidences and doing paragraphing, but some cannot write up three reasons.

    Remember, to write an essay, you have to make a framework first. You can think of the different aspects such as food, clothing, transportation, house...etc. That's like the essay you write before.

    Keep going~ Cheers!!

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  7. I prefer to live in Rome civilization because the Latin Plateau was fertile and flat and with adequate natural resources such as timber, so the Rome can maintain a stable supply of food and fuel for their early development. Along with the expansion of the empire, many provinces were established and resources from these provinces could be shipped back to Rome easily through water transportation. So I prefer to live in Rome civilization.

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  8. Harry Yeung 1C (29)
    I prefer to live in Rome civilization because
    today the whole of modern civilization, Western civilization is entirely content, and Western civilization, which is the Greek and Roman civilization, the foundation of the Greek and Roman civilization in today's society of science, philosophy, literature, art, politics, law Deng Deng continued to play a Juda effects.

    Roman civilization, one of the world's four ancient civilizations, has a long history and brilliant achievements of its civilization and progress of mankind has the world's outstanding contribution to the treasury future generations Meaningful Learning.
    And there was Rome Colosseum, I want to join the match. I think that must be very interesting and exciting.
    Rome's field was fertile and flat and with adequate natural resources.

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  9. Tang Lik Hang 1C (25)
    I prefer to live in Rome civilization because the places that in Rome is very amazing and exciting.For example:Colosseo,Pantheon,Arch of Constantine or Pompeii.Those places are very attraction and I want to taste those places in Rome.
    Besides, I am interesting to observe the Rome people's local customs and pracrices.Also,I want to know more about that the language of Rome.Therefore,I prefer to live in Rome civilization.

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  10. Dear some of the students,

    Please don't just copy from the note. Use your own word to explain.


    Moreover, I really wonder whether the following paragraph is written by student himself. If yes, congratulation. You master English very well. It is of good English structure and gramma.

    "Roman civilization, one of the world's four ancient civilizations, has a long history and brilliant achievements of its civilization and progress of mankind has the world's outstanding contribution to the treasury future generations Meaningful Learning."

    Keep going~~~

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  11. I would like to live in the civilisation, because there have many good things, have the fresh air. And I also things there are very beautiful.

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  12. I would like to live in the Rome civilization,because there have more fresh air and more food with good taste.Their may have many beautiful views and many large temples.

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  13. I want to live in Ancient Rome civilization. Rome had many good leader such as Julius Caesar. He was probably the best Roman General in the history of Ancient Rome.
    Rome was ruled by kings, who were elected from each of Rome's major tribes in turn. It gave more freedom and rights to people to select their king by senate.
    Ancient Rome contributed greatly to the development of law, war, art, literature, architecture, technology, religion, and language in the Western world.
    In ancient Rome,boys no need go to public school. They were taught to read and write by their parents. The primary aim of education during this period was to train young men in agriculture, warfare, Roman traditions, and public affairs.
    I want China can also change to democracy like ancient Rome.

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  15. Situa­ted in a vast expanse of delta between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers, Mesopotamia was the wellspring from which modern societies emerged. Its people learned to tame the dry land and draw sustenance from it. Tanks tread there now, and companies pump oil from beneath the ancient soil. Today, much of the area lies in present-day Iraq. Were it not for the Mesopotamians, that country -- or any other -- possibly wouldn't exist, at least not in a way we would recognize.

    Mesopotamia is generally credited with being the first place where civilized societies truly began to take shape. People around the world had been developing the groundwork for civilization for millennia: Agriculture was established around 8000 B.C. The domestication of animals for labor and food develop­ed simultaneously [source: Ohio State University].

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  16. Hello, I would wish to live in Persian Empire because of the following reasons.
    I would wish to live in Persian Empire because the political factor, geographical factor and military power is good. Also, the kings of Persian Empire is tolerant to cultures from other countries. At last, the kings of the Persian Empire have a good leader ship.

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  17. I prefer to live in ancient Rome of the civilization.It is because they were good at learning at the war,so that they also had a good strategy to conquar the other Empire and have a lot of province.Also,there were hilly,they had the natural resources.It could protect the civilization and avoid the barbarian as the natural barrier.Moreover,the general of the Rome is effective and efficient.All the army should have the clear mission.If they were disobeyed the orders,they would have the heavy punishment.
    For the conclude,I think the Rome is the best in all empire and it is safe to live in.That's why I prefer to live in Roman!

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  18. I would like to live in ancient Greece.It is because their geographical,economy and military power are good.

    First ancient greece was next to the sea.so they were well protected by sea.Their shipbuilding was very good and they had a strong navy because they lived near by the sea.

    Next they lived near by the sea so they could trade with other countries easily.The colonies supported them many different kind of resources.

    Finally they had a strong navy so they could fight with other countries by ship then they could win the wars easily.

    These are the points why I would like to live in ancient Greece.

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  19. I want to prefer to live in anicent Greek,it is because there is very might country in anicant Greek.Greek invent so more in that time.His leadership is good at the Greek history

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  20. I prefer to live in ancient Rome of the civilization.It is because they were good at learning at the war,so that they also had a good strategy to conquar the other Empire and have a lot of province.

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  21. Some students are not able to post their writing as they encounter technical problem. Thus, they send their work to me. Their writings are as follow:

    LEUNG KUNG POK (1B-26)
    I prefer to live in ancient Rome because the military power is very strong.Therefore,we'll have more place to live.The second good thing is the farming land is very good so I can taste a lot of food.


    CHIU HO YAN MALKA (1B-04)
    i perfer to live in the old-Roman,.In the old-Roman, people lives really well because they have good factor and ways to store money. They become more strong and rich. Old-Roman won lots of wars. With a good leader are very important. The king,Hammurabi used the code called "Code of Hammurabi"to ruled the people.


    CHAN WAI KEI (1B-14)
    I prefer to live in ancient Greece. It is because they have a well geographical, economy and military power, it can make the country become more well.

    Ancient Greece’s leader was good at make the people to follow him, so the leader had a very well leadership. I think it can make the country become very well.

    That why I prefer ancient Greek to live.


    NGAI CHUN PONG (1B-31)
    I want to live in Ancient Greek,it is because the air in ancient Greek is very good!!!


    CHONG LOK MAN (1B-05)
    I prefer to live in ancient Rome of the civilization.It is because they were good at learning at the war,so that they also had a good strategy to conquar the other Empire and have a lot of province.


    CHAN HOI CHING (1B-02)
    I would like to live in Rome civilization,it is because I think the Rome People were storng,they always won the wars and the Rome has fresh air ,so I want to live in Rome civilization.

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  22. i want to live in rome empire.it is because they rich and safe.they rich because they win many war.there are safe because other empire sceard to rome

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  23. If you said that the Roman Empire is rich and safe, can you give more evidences to show how rich and safe it was.

    Mr. MUI

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  24. Dear Tsz Kam
    Your sharing is too short and brief. If you said that the Greek Empire have good leadership and inventions, you should give evidences and illustration to explain - Who was the good leader? What were the inventions at that time?

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  25. Dear 鄭正惟
    Thanks for the sharing, it shows some improvement in both the quantity and quality of your writing. Keep it up and write more.

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  26. Dear chun hong,
    Thanks for your sharing but I am afraid you have totally missed the point. The issue is which civilization you prefer to live in, not a description or narrative of the civilization. I am afraid you have to write it again. Do not copy and paste, use your own words and knowledge to write the blog and share with us your personal viewpoint.

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  27. I think I would like to choose to live in ancient Greece. It is because under the rule of a good leader (Pericles).I can get a sense of belonging and safely for the country. And live happily.

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  28. I want to prefer to live in Rome Empire.It is because the Roman Empire at this time a total control of about 590 million square kilometers of land, is the world's ancient history's largest economies. So they are very rich .They are strong too.

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  29. I think I will choose live in ancient Greece. It is because in the past,there have many war and Greece always win in war,but if Greece do not have the good leaders,they will not win in the war.And Greek have invent many tactics,so I think this country is safely and I will live it happily.

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  30. I will chose Neo-Babylon Empire it is because the empire is peace so they have not many wars in the old time.They have a good relationship in the old time,they have many smallest empire near the Neo-Babylon Empire so they can alliance to taking the wars.

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  31. I will chose to live in Rome Empire. It is because the area is very big, so than the people can easy to trad, then there have some good leaders and some good armys to protect the people, so there can safe to live in.

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  32. I would like to live in the Neo-Babylon Empire because it is very strong and it can be friend with other Empire.

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  33. Dear Tsz Kam
    Your sharing is too short and brief. Learn to write more by giving explanation and examples to illustrate.

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  34. Dear Tsz Yuen
    Your sharing is too short.Learn to write more by giving more explanation and examples to illustrate.

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  35. Dear Ka Yan
    Your sharing consists of two sentences which is too short. Learn to write more.

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  36. Firstly, ‘civilization’ means people living in a village, and there are at least 8 requirements for people are civilized; these requires are living together, have government to keep laws, can write, make a living, trade, have their own religious beliefs, make beautiful objects and lastly, have good knowledge about science and mathematics. Moreover, in ancient, there were four civilizations are called ‘the cradle of civilization’; they were China, India, Egypt and Mesopotamia. Lastly, if I have a chance to choose to live in one of the cradle of civilization to live in, I would like to live in Mesopotamia. Because firstly, the soil there are fertile because of it’s between two rivers- Rivers Tigris and River Euphrates. In science, Sumerians were the first people to make good use of wheel and lastly, The Sumerians was the first people living over there and they were start building. I think The Sumerians was quite clever from their knowledge of Science.

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    1A(12)

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  37. I will live in Rome. It is because Rome has a big army can protection the people in the Rome. This is one of the reasons. The others is Rome has a lot of resources like woods, gold, water etc. So can planting fresh food to eat and can sale the food or resources to other country. So that can income more money. Finally I prefer live in Rome.
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    1B(32)Brian

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