Moodle Activity Examples

An economic policy of Vladimir Lenin’s in the Soviet Union where government controlled most banks and industry, but did allow some private ownership.

A policy of economic, political, and social of one country by another. Industrialized countries sought control of other countries for raw materials and new markets.

(1550 BCE - 1100 BCE) Period in ancient Egyptian history characterized by strong pharaohs who conquered an empire that stretched from Nubia in the south, to the Euphrates River in Mesopotamia.

The second half of the Christian Bible. It describes the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as other Christian teachings.

(1663-1729) Developed a steam engine powered by coal.

(1642-1727) English scientist who discovered gravitation, invented calculus, and formulated the laws of motion.

Niccolò Machiavelli (May 3, 1469June 21, 1527) was an Italian political philosopher during the Renaissance. As a civil servant in Florence, Machiavelli became the key figure in realistic political theory, crucial to later studies in political science. His most famous book, Il Principe (The Prince), was a work intended to be an instruction book for rulers. Published after his death, the book advocated the theory that whatever was expedient was necessaryan early example of utilitarianism and realpolitik. Machiavelli's theories were elaborated in the 20th century. Machiavelli was also the author of many "Discourses" on political life in the Roman Republic, Florence, and other states, in which he demonstrated mastery of other views. However, the adjective "Machiavellian" is seen by most experts to inaccurately represent him and his views, having come to describe narrow, self-interested behavior pursued by interest groups. Along with Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli is considered the ideal prototype of the Renaissance man. While this epithet may be more appropriate than describing Machiavelli as "Machiavellian," it may be fair to state that he possessed a "machiavellian intelligence."

In Buddhism, spiritual enlightenment.

(1909-1972) Independence leader who help lead Ghana out of European imperialism after World War II.

Feudal Japanese theater where men wore decorative mask and performed on stage, while a chorus sang the lines. Nô theatre reflected Buddhist ideas such as resisting selfish behavior.