CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in the Cape Town and was the centre of life in the early Cape towns as the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), and residence of the Governor of the Cape. It also served as a fortress against invasion by sea. Jan Van Riebeeck, the first governor of the Cape established a refreshment station for the Dutch East India Company as they passed on route to the East. Days after they arrived, Jan Van Riebeeck ordered the build of a fort made of earth and wood on the shore in 1652, but it needed constant repair, thus the construction of the Castle of Good Hope between 1666 and 1679 by Commander Zacharius Wagenaer and the Dutch East India Company, and as the Cape gained …show more content…
The gateway, built in 1682 replaced the old entrance, which faced the sea, the pediment bears the coat of arms of Netherlands, portraying the crowned lion rampant holding the seven arrows of unity in its paw. Carved on the architrave below, the arms of Van Hoorn, Delft , Amsterdam, Middelburg, Rotterdam and Enkhuizen, all Dutch cities in which the United East India Company had chambers. This bears many reminders of the nearly one and a half centuries of VOC presence at the Cape and is a unique example of seventeenth century Dutch classicism. The Castle was built by soldiers, slaves and some indigenous Khoi Khoi using granite from Signal Hill and blue slate and shells from Robben Island. Impressively, the castle was never attacked despite battles in the region during the castle’s lifetime. The Bell at the castle is the oldest in the country and still hangs from its original cross beams. It could be heard from 10 km away when it was rung to sermon soldiers and civilians alike for important
The 4th crusades were a wasteful and destructive event that resulted only in further dividing the Christian World. Constantinople in 1204 was a savagely taken with many lives lost. Crusading lost much of its appeal for most Europeans, Jerusalem remained under Muslims' control. Document 1 states that.
Famous entrepreneur and animator, Walt Disney, once said and lived by the following: “I don’t believe in playing down to children. Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows.” Similarly, Jeannette Walls’ memoir, The Glass Castle, expresses how individuals face the world and such experiences on their own, gaining wisdom, despite their age and an apathetic support system. Facing multiple adverse conditions, Rex and Rose Walls kept their family from amassing happiness, substantial wealth-- wasted in alcoholism, and precious time--in attempts to achieve personal goals that put their children’s successes aside. Yet however, the Walls parents never “treated
Noah Bates Bates 1 Mr. Newman DBQ Essay October 25, 2015 The Dark Ages The Dark Ages were a time in history that was tragic to the people of Europe. One third of the whole population in Europe died from the effects of the Dark Age. The Dark Ages started after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
Hildegard of Bingen, born to a noble family, the tenth child in fact, was pretty much destined to a religious life from birth. Hildegard was also known as Hildegard von Bingen, Sibyl of the Rhine, Prophetissa Teutonica, and also Saint Hildegard. Hildegard as a child was known to have visions of shimmering lights and circling stars, so her family enrolled her as a novice, into the covenant at Disibodenberg, around the young age of seven. Hildegard was put under the care of a noblewoman named Jutta, who in which taught Hildegard to read and write, Jutta also trained Hildegard in scripture, music, and Latin. Hildegard took her vows of a Benedictine nun at the age of 15 and was elected abbess in 1136.
D’Day is one of the largest, most deadly invasions of all time. It was the surprise attack on France, It was the attack to change the tide of the war. Before D’Day Germany had complete control of France and most of Europe, D’Day was the Allies’ attempt regain Europe and trigger the fall of the Axis Powers. On June 6th,1944 one hundred and fifty six thousand (156,000) American, British and Canadian Soldiers stormed the five beaches, being gunned down before they even took a step.
Samurai and Knights: Were the Similarities Greater Than the Differences? Japan and Europe had unique lifestyles, one part being its military. It consisted of archers, who wielded bows and skilled swordsmen, called samurai. In Europe however, their military consisted of archers and swordsmen called knights. These two military figures share many similarities between each other, outweighing the differences.
Beowulf is a poem that based in the 10th and 11th century that revolved around the idea of good vs evil. The poem is named after Beowulf who is a supernatural hero that slays any evil that crosses his path but is a real sweetheart when it comes to other people or the king. Beowulf is to be considered an epic poem because the hero in the story creates acts of being courageous and even superhuman in some cases, reflecting timeless values such as courage and honor, and the poem reflects unforgettable values with honor and courage. Typically in an epic poem, one will see a character or “the hero” who has outstanding courage and commit superhuman deeds and show values to other people in that era. “Then he drew himself up beside his shield./The fabled warrior in his warshirt and helmet/trusted in his own strength entirely/
The Renaissance was a period in time where everything started to change after the middle ages. During this historical period humans stared evolving by becoming smarter and inventing useful recourses that have changed the world. The renaissance was a life changing period which brought more joy to the world after conquering the dark ages. The Renaissance changed man’s view on the world by using Art, Science and Literature to make humans brighter and because of the rapid information they were gaining. Art during the Renaissance grew rapidly because of Leonardo Da Vici, and Michelangelo who changed the way people painted and drew by creating strategies which made art more interesting.
My question: Think about the ending of the story. Describe it. How did it reflect on the rest of the novel? Was it satisfying?
How does Hill create a powerfully dramatic sense of fear and tension in this extract? In Susan Hill 's book "I 'm the King of the Castle", some of the main themes are tension and fear. Hill uses many literary techniques to create a heinous and dramatic atmosphere (following the theme of gothic literature), while still keeping a sense of dark excitement. Kingshaw 's fears and feelings are conveyed using a selection of linguistic techniques, letting the reader see deep into his thoughts.
Rome was very significant because it controlled most of Europe and it also had a lot of european culture. Rome fell after the rulers that came in the next century, didn’t know how to deal with Rome’s growing problems and it’s giant empire, therefore Rome began to fall. There were many contributions to the fall of Rome. For example, trade was disrupted, there was limited space and they began to lack new sources of gold and silver. Some people may argue that the Age Of Faith and The Dark Ages are the best labels to describe the era between 500 and 1500 in Europe.
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775, during the Siege of Boston in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. The battle got its name after the battle on Breed’s Hill. It was fought on Breed’s Hill because the army thought that they were on Bunker Hill. The general for the Continental army was William Prescott, and the general for the British army was William Howe.
In Ron Howards 2005 Cinderella Man, James Braddock is an altruistic gentleman that sacrifices his wellbeing for the good and prosperity of his family. James Braddock works tirelessly to bring money in for his family during the Great Depression. James not only worked as a longshoreman, but he also boxed competitively to earn money. After working two laborious jobs and earning an income for his family, James breaks his hand. This impairment causes James a great deal of pain, but he still continues work through it.
After the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 CE, it led into the Middle Ages. Commonly referred as the Dark Age, Europe was in a time of reformation. Many have used the “Dark Age” as a synonym for the Middle Ages, due to the lack of education and unethical actions that occurred during 500 CE to 1500 CE. The Middle Ages weren’t so dark as it seemed, it was a duration of reconstruction, acquired learning, agricultural boom, technology improvements and architecture.
I Capture the Castle Picture yourself in an old medieval castle near the coast. This place you call your home, is keeping you from living to the fullest. Do you choose to make the best of your situation or do you run away from your problems? "I Capture the Castle" is the story of the Mortmain family living in a castle in 1930s England. The story is revealed through the journal entries of 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain who writes every day to perfect her writing skills.