How did the Romans manage to effectively combine their whole empire into one unit?

The Romans managed to effectively combine their whole empire into one unit by doing one thing; having a common goal. For the Romans, their common goal was to keep their land and become a greater empire. This helps unite the empire because everyone comes together when they believe in something or want something badly. Just like when Hitler united the Germans, even though their were some civil arguments amongst themselves, by using his capturing speeches he lured all the Germans to unite and kill millions of Jews. As does the Romans, with whomever threatens them and their land.

How do we see Mayan values exemplified in modern society?

We see Mayan values like; religion, architecture and food in modern society everyday. Architecture was a Mayan value and influenced the ways of building in the modern world by using the level support system, having every level be smaller then the one below it. Parks and buildings use this method to create a strong and sturdy structure. Religion is another Mayan value that influenced the many religions now. They Mayans religion believed different Gods controlled different things as do many religions now, polytheism. The value that has influenced modern society the most is Mayan food, although some ingredients were changed and is now Americanized most Mexican restaurants have Mayan food.

Comparison and Judgement of two Chinese Philosophies Keeping Order

Confucianism and Mohism I believe would do the best at maintaining order. Confucianism and Mohism raise their children to respect their elders and with a good education. Having a good childhood and education increases the chance to have a more people part of the community that fit in. No one will disagree and rebel against the families because their families have pushed them to hard, but will agree and contribute to the community. A government with a strong connection to the people will strive as one state or village instead of having different levels of classification. A community with a good connection to their government will listen to the laws and abide by them, and when broken cooperate with the punishments.

What is the most effective way for a ruler to maintain order?

To manage people, one must be consistent with their laws and punishments. A leader needs to enforce the laws and if they are broken punish them. When a leader does not punish people for breaking the laws, people usually end up breaking the law again. People break the law again because they think they will not get punished. A leader who enforces the law and carries out punishment is a good leader.

Response to Jared Diamonds Thesis

Jared Diamands thesis is a result of Yali's question, "Why do you white men have so much cargo and us New Guinians have very little?" Diamonds thesis explains the answer, its geographical luck. I agree with his thesis because places in the world had advantages over others which came from the earth it self. There are places which had crops and there were places which didnt, there were places that had animals which could eaisly be demesticated and there were some who didnt, this was all based on geographical luck. Geographical luck is the chance happening of fortunate land.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Farming

Compared to the advantages, the disadvantages of farming are greater. One disadvantage is that chemicals and pesticides are used to mass produce the food supply. The foods that we eat include these chemicals and pesticides which has increased cancer in human beings. Another disadvantage is to cultivate crops it can negatively affect the natural environment including trees, animals, and bodies of water.  Over long periods of time, using these chemicals our natural environment will continue to be harmed.