Armenians and Armenia Specific Purpose
Megan Montgomery
Com 105
Stephanie Brown
October 3,2013 Armenia
Specific Purpose: To inform the audiance of the culture and problems of Armenia.
Central Ideas: Music, the arts and tough times, shape what Armenia is in present day. Introduction
I. The Armenian people have had their share of hard times.
II. But in my research, they have learned to start over and flurish.
II. With exstensive gift giving, the love of music and unique art froms have brought them from the dark times they have been subjected to. Body
I. The national symbol of Armenia is the mountain where historians think that Noah 's Ark found its resting place.
1. It is also believed that the Armenian people are derect descendence of one of Noah 's sons.
2. The Armenian people have been subjected to some rough times.
1. In 1915 Armenia experianced their own 20th centery genoside.
2. After a Turk regiem took over Armenia most of their people were killed except a small amount of Armenians who were able to escape and take refuge in a small area in Armenia.
(Transition: Even after their near extingtion they still faced more troubles from the Soviet Union.)
II. Armenia was controled and part of the Soviet Union for 70 years, they left the Union in 1991.
1. They celbrate their independence much like the united states with parades and fireworks.
a. Their independence day is Septermber 21.
1. The people of Armenia are 95% Christians.
a. Their Christmas is January 6.
(Transition: After their Indepence from the Soviet the Armenians started to flourish in their own culture)
III. Armenians love to give gifts, at any occasion they can they give gifts.
1. One of the biggest gifts they give is also some of their biggest art pieces. Their art is expressed in needle work embelishments and carvings.
a. They also believe that rug and carpet making originated in Armenia.
1. Music is also a big part of their culture.
a. They have their own distinctive musical instraments.
Com 105
Stephanie Brown
October 3,2013 Armenia
Specific Purpose: To inform the audiance of the culture and problems of Armenia.
Central Ideas: Music, the arts and tough times, shape what Armenia is in present day. Introduction
I. The Armenian people have had their share of hard times.
II. But in my research, they have learned to start over and flurish.
II. With exstensive gift giving, the love of music and unique art froms have brought them from the dark times they have been subjected to. Body
I. The national symbol of Armenia is the mountain where historians think that Noah 's Ark found its resting place.
1. It is also believed that the Armenian people are derect descendence of one of Noah 's sons.
2. The Armenian people have been subjected to some rough times.
1. In 1915 Armenia experianced their own 20th centery genoside.
2. After a Turk regiem took over Armenia most of their people were killed except a small amount of Armenians who were able to escape and take refuge in a small area in Armenia.
(Transition: Even after their near extingtion they still faced more troubles from the Soviet Union.)
II. Armenia was controled and part of the Soviet Union for 70 years, they left the Union in 1991.
1. They celbrate their independence much like the united states with parades and fireworks.
a. Their independence day is Septermber 21.
1. The people of Armenia are 95% Christians.
a. Their Christmas is January 6.
(Transition: After their Indepence from the Soviet the Armenians started to flourish in their own culture)
III. Armenians love to give gifts, at any occasion they can they give gifts.
1. One of the biggest gifts they give is also some of their biggest art pieces. Their art is expressed in needle work embelishments and carvings.
a. They also believe that rug and carpet making originated in Armenia.
1. Music is also a big part of their culture.
a. They have their own distinctive musical instraments.
Bibliography: http://www.globalroadwarrior.com/ContentInfo.asp?iso3ltr=ARM&nid=35&cid=6&next_nid=36&parent=National%20Symbols http://www.armeniainfo.am/about/?section=religion