to significant interactions and influences. Culturally, the adoption of Shia Islam by the Safavids challenged the Sunni Ottoman establishment, sparking religious tensions and fostering artistic exchanges. Sociologically, the promotion of the Persian language and arts by the Safavids influenced Ottoman intellectuals, while shared borderlands facilitated social and economic interactions. These dynamics had broader social implications in the Muslim world. Overall, the Safavid Empire and Iranian geography
1. Persian Persian cats are known for they beautiful long coats and open faces. They supposedly originated in Iran and were transported to the rest of the world along with exotic spices and fine jewels. Cat breeders and owners of Persian cats enjoy their gentle dispositions and quiet voices. Persian cats are best suited to living indoors because of their long coats. The coat of a Persian cat requires considerable maintenance, but this breed is extremely hardy and long-lived. 2. Maine Coon The origin
Despite a language barrier already being in place between different cultures it does not help the nonverbal communication process when people are unwilling to interact with one another. Stereotypes create unnecessary conflicts. When they do create a barrier for communication
illuminated with light to a give an amazing glowing look. Interior: In the inside of the men’s prayer hall, the internal wall are clad in off-white and gray Italian marble, with carving of Qur’anic calligraphy as well as geometric patterns, and niches of Persian designs. The ceiling have marble centered with floral pattern, aligned with Islamic arches, and the Mihrab is made out of blue mosaic with Muqarnas design. Two walls have large stained glass windows. The inside of the woman’s prayer hall wall are
The rise in the third century of a new Iranian state, the Sassanid Empire, continued the old rivalry between Rome and the Parthians along the Euphrates frontier. After they had overruled the Parthians for power in Iran and in certain parts of central Asia. However, behind this facade of continuity, a social and economic transformation took place that set the stage for a new and powerful religious and political movement which was known As Islam. Yet, before this the Sassanid Empire started their
1 The Cheshire Cat Thanks to Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, almost everybody, both children and adults, can identify the Cheshire Cat as one of the protagonists of this book. “The Cheshire-Cat's smile is the embodiment of Wonderland's riddle; it is as famous and as enigmatic as Mona Lisa's smile.“ (Cliffsnotes). My aim at this work is to provide some new insights on the Cheshire Cat's role as Alice's free-minded and lucid guide through a seemingly lunatic world of Wonderland. The Cheshire
The book, A Dog’s Purpose, follows a dog who searches for his unique purpose in life. The canine experiences reincarnation four times, and in every one of his different lives, he tries to accomplish making his human happy. In his first life, he is Toby and lives in the Yard with a woman called Señora. Toby adjusts to his life in the Yard and assumes his purpose is to make Señora smile. He comforts her and takes pride in being her favorite. Soon, Toby makes a trip to the veterinarian's office and
day at the ocean before a battle with the Persians, Tigris was approached by his adviser, Cato, who was over twice his age. He asked, “Have you found something to sacrifice to Ares yet?” Tigris shook his head. “Not yet,” he muttered. “Tigris,” Cato cautioned. “You only have an hour before the battle. I would suggest finding something quickly. You do not want to jeopardize your chances
“Phenomenal Woman” Phenomenal Woman, by Maya Angelou is an inspiring poem that encourages women, including myself to be confident and to love themselves just the way they are. It encourages women to be independent and confident despite what others think about them, especially men. In “Phenomenal Woman”, there are various literary devices used, some of which include repetition, parallelism, metaphors and personification. The obvious repetition in the poem is at the end of every stanza, through the
Dubai, UAE located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. It is a young but developing country, it has made a name for it self in few shout years, it have the world largest building, cutting edge skyscrapers, and man made island but this also a country who is still close to it’s heritage. Dubai have rich history and Emirati heritage. “Our national identity is integrally linked to the Arabic language which serves as an effective medium to express
Tourism industry in the country and its impact on people and wealth Introduction Introduction to Sri Lanka and its economy Sri Lanka, known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean is officially called the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. After gaining independence from the British in 1948 the country continues to attract foreign investors and tourists to the island. The country boasts a proud heritage of over 3000 years from the Anuradhapura period to Polonaruwa period. At present, it is one
It was late Shabbat afternoon, that magic moment between dusk and darkness. The visitors had gone. The baby was already sleeping. Soon the lights would go on. My father and my brother would be home from Shul. There would be a call for the Havdalah candle, wine and spices, and the workweek would begin. But for the moment it was Shabbat--Shabbat peace, Shabbat stillness. I curled up next to my mother on the living room couch, and begged, "Tell me a story. Tell me about myself when I was little."
What does it mean to take a risk? What are we willing to risk? Many people will take risks in their lives, but what were all willing to put on the line will vary widely. This is the case for many characters in Markus Zusak’s 2005 novel The Book Thief. The characters all put different things on the line for the same soul purpose of helping others. In The Book Thief we learn through the development of different characters, that in order to help others you must take risks. A way we can see the theme
What do people see when they see someone. What do people see first. They see their skin not the person. How do people treat one another or view one another through their skin. People of today don’t get or want to understand we are all the same; we are all human. “In America, identity is always being negotiated” Anna Deavere Smith shows human interaction and strife among the black and jewish communities in Fires in the Mirror. The black community wasn’t just the African-Americans but the black culture
Eliezer and his family are living in the town of Sighet (in Hungary). His family consisted of six people: his mother, father, his three sisters (Hilda, Bea, and Tzipora) and himself. He studies the Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). His mentor on the Kabbalah was Moishe the Beadle since his father disapproved of him studying mysticism and wanted him to study the traditional Jewish texts and beliefs. However, Moishe the Beadle was deported when all foreign Jews were expelled and returns only after a
Satire is the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s lack of intelligence, particularly in politics and other topical issues. In Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, the author criticizes the South before the Civil War using satire through slavery/racism and religion/superstition. Mark Twain uses satire through slavery/racism in the South to expose and criticize human failings. The black professor who is smart, wealthy, owns white clothes, and has
The flag of the United States is such a beauty. Wouldn't you agree? In this report, I will introduce the history of the United States Flag, the symbolism shown by the flag, and why there are many different versions of the Stars and Stripes leading up to our most current one. The flag of the United States has many different symbols that have a great impact and influence on the United States, but all the symbols eventually lead to patriotism because that is what the flag, as a whole, represents. So
The text is the speech of Malala Yousafzai which was delivered before the United Nations Youth Assembly on Malala Day. The purpose of the speech is to raise the awareness of the audience regarding the importance and necessity of education. She utilizes many powerful literary devices to gain the audience attention. The speech was intended for all the people across the globe. Malala opens her speech by ‘In the name of God, the most beneficent, the most merciful.” To tell the audience that God is the
Beautiful Guyana Our armchair travels have taken us to Guyana, a South American country that is bordered by Atlantic Ocean, Venezuela to the west, Brazil to the south and Suriname to the east. It might not always get on a list of countries to see but it is well worth a look at. Guyana is a country on the North Atlantic coast of South America. It’s a country defined by its dense rainforest Its capital is Georgetown. Georgetown Georgetown is culturally connected to the English-speaking Caribbean
Thomas Jefferson addressed the differences between blacks and indians in order to justify the superiority of whites over the other races. Jefferson’s description of the difference in skin color, character, and mental/artistic capability especially emphasizes the racist undertone. Thomas Jefferson was a Republican who eventually went on to become President in the beginning of the nineteenth century. He frequently encountered issues with indians and blacks, which led him to identifying their differences