David Contreras' PBL
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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Roman Empire:27BC~476CE
The reason I chose the Roman Empire was because I've always been impressed by the Romans. I admire how they were able to build such amazing structures. Some examples are the colosseum and the Arch of Titus, which still stand today.
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PURPOSE: IN ANCIENT TIMES, THE COLOSSEUM WAS A SOURCE OF ENTERTAINMENT
IT STILL STANDS AND IT A VERY POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION.
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ARCH OF TITUS
PURPOSE: TO HONOR TITUS, A EARLY CHRISTIAN RULER OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
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Most Memorable Slide: I personally like the slide that talked about the colosseum. I find it fascinating that a long time ago, gladiators would fight in that same arena and now is a tourist attraction. Another thing I liked was the details carved into the colosseum. I'm impressed that they were able to build something that huge in great detail.
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Spain: 1516-Present
Spain was formed in 1516, 24 years after the "Reconquista" (the Expelling of all Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula). The Kingdoms of Castile, Leon, and Aragon united under one banner when all three kingdoms were inherited by Carlos I and became one country for the very first time. Prior to 1516 there was one monarch for Castile and Leon, and a second monarch for Aragon. Carlos I was the grandson of both Isabel and Ferdinand when he inherited the kingdoms that had belonged to each, and their heirs, separately. That was what unified the three kingdoms.
LA CUIDAD DE HESPALIS
BUILT IN 1160, TODAY IS KNOWN AS SEVILLA AND WAS BUILT FOR WEALTHY PEOPLE.
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LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA CATEDRAL
BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE CANARY ISLANDS, BUILT IN THE 16TH CENTURY.
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Most Memorable Slide: I really like the Monesterio de Ucles because of its detail. First of all, the structure is huge, and the spaniard were able to build it back then, that's impressive. Second, the detail of the structure is jaw-dropping, every piece was crafted to every detail. And lastly, the fact that it's still used today proves how well it was built. For it to last all these years means that it was built and reinforced extremely well.
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Similarities and Differences:
I believe that the Roman and Spanish empires were similar in minor ways. The overall design of their structures resembled Greek architecture to some degree. Although, these two civilizations were unique in their own ways. The Romans dedicated many of their important structures to important people while the Spanish built things for the whole community.
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