Thursday, December 16, 2010

School Essay Mohenjo-daro

           Even in ancient times people inhabited the world. They brought forth unique styles of language, arts, government, religion, social structure and technology.  The researchers have found clues about their existence and although we may never know everything about their lives, we recognize they existed based on their abilities, skills, and conditions of their time and place.

In Mohenjo-Daro they had technology such as two wheeled carts and sewer systems.  The sewer systems were built to remove dirty water and waste out of the home and into the Indus River.  These sewer systems allowed them to have bathrooms throughout the city.  The reason for the cart was for hauling grain or crops to a destination. Having oxen pull was a great help because loads could get very heavy.  Both inventions during this time period helped Mohenjo-Daro people succeed in daily life.

Mohenjo-Daro had art in a few ways.  In Mohenjo-Daro they made sculptures, clay models, beaded items, and seals.  These art pieces were used for many different purposes.  Each art piece had a different meaning. Seals were used for protection against evil. Clay models were used for kid's enjoyment. Sculptures made it possible for us to see who they looked in ancient times.  Beaded items are still used today for decoration and jewelry.  If people in Mohenjo-Daro didn't have art in their lives it wouldn't have been as exciting. All art is very interesting even to ancient people.

The food supply was stable and strong in the Mohenjo-Daro community.  The stable food supply consisted of wheat, barley, millet, fruit, vegetables and fish.  The people were able to grow the grain and vegetation because the river would flood at times. The reason they had fish is because the city was along the Indus River.  Mohenjo-Daro was able to eat many types of fish, even ones that exist today. Although they ad to fish and labor for their food, it benefited their bodies.

Mohenjo-Daro had almost the same social structure as we do today.  The social structure was divided up into wealthy and skilled workers.  Their homes were very high in technological advances of their time.  The homes had bricked floors, a water supply and bathrooms.  Craftsman and skilled workers lived in homes that were good but not as good as those of the wealthy people.  The neighborhoods were divided into layers like low, medium and high income levels. 

Writing was in a form called logophonetic.  This writing was what was used from 2500 to 1900 B.C.E.  Writing was put on walls or rough surfaces.  The writing would be in hieroglyphic form, not actual letters or wording.  Writing was written on seals.  Although the people of Mohenjo-Daro have died out, we are able to learn about their culture, civilization and education.

Mohenjo-Daro's religion may not be the best, but they had some form of superior belief.  Their religion was very unique.  They would go to a great bath built in their community and be cleansed and they would pray for a good harvest.  The great bath was a ritual.  The great bath later became known as the first swimming pool ever made.

Researchers have not been able to define the Mohenjo-Daro's type of government but they are quite sure that one existed.  Due to the design of the community, which was believed to have been planned and revised by high position people, they are sure that a governmental entity must have been in place.

The Mohenjo-Daro's culture and existence was relatively short due to geographical conditions.  They still existed in an environment that included many of the same concepts and structures that we have today.  From social classes and art, to communication skills and technology, they proved that they were a people capable of basic survival.  Their ability to create a stable community with limited resources defines them as a strong example which is to be admired by current and future generations.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Recent Activity

               Recently I was ice skating with my good friend Kenny and I ended up getting an injury at the last 15 minutes of the three hour block. I hockey stopped and slid to much and fell to the ice, and if you have ever fallen on the ice you slide alot. While I was sliding across the ice I bumped into a figure skater, and when I did that she stepped back and her blade wen't through my nail and cut off 1/8 of an inch of the tip of my bone. I ended up getting surgery at about one o'clock in the morning. Now I have no nail and about eight stiches in my middle figure. Now I had been working out and using the trainer. I will be ack on the bike soon.

Friday, October 1, 2010

My Latest Race

Saturday, September, 25th I did a 65 mile bicycle ride. It wouldn't have been so hard if I didn't get cramps, I got off the bike at the 40 mile mark, I couldn't walk my legs just got a cramp right over the knee. I had to ride with many people, my favorite was a 60 year old with diabetes. He stayed with me even on the highways with no shoulder. I felt bad for my Dad we were camping that night and didn't get to sleep until about 11 o'clock at night. We had rest stops every 15 miles, my Dad loved those they had really got bananas, water, and subway cookies (they were great). When I got back from the 65 mile the area of Benld Illinois was having their town Festival. At the registration they supplied us with free tickets to get a sandwich/hamburger and a soft drink.

Friday, September 24, 2010

What I Believe

       I believe that hard work and practice equals success. If I want to fulfill my dream of being a pro cyclist I have to train and work hard to push myself to the limit in races. If I don't start now I might never get a chance. I have my biggest example to make me do these things and stay in shape for future events, that is Lance Armstrong. Lance is always on the bike riding or in the gym practicing keeping his fitness up. Having such a big example makes me live up to what I believe.
Maybe what I belive might encourage you to become more athletic.
Comment on my blog if this influenced your physical ability.

BYE

Thursday, September 9, 2010

My Cycling Career

My parents bought me my first Trek when I was three years old.  I learned quickly how to ride without training wheels.  I rode in my first long distance race called the Tour de Donut when I was just six years old.  It was the summer of 2005 and it was very hot.  The race was 32 miles.  My mom checked up on my Dad and I every few miles, just to make sure I was ok.  There was a camera crew there that documented my ride.  It was quite cool, but I was tired and speechless in the end.  I have now moved on to riding longer distance races which includes the Tour de Cure for diabetes of which I recently made the 50 mile course for the third time and raised over $400.00 for the American Diabetes Association.  This past weekend I rode in the Gateway Cup in Benton Park of downtown St. Louis.  I raced in the 11-12  category and got first place. I am currently looking for a road bicyle team to join. I am also training for the Pedal the Parkland witch is a 66 mile course. I have passion for bike riding and somday hope to be a pro cylist in the Tour De France.