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The people of Altolia value earth and its resources. Everyone is encouraged to preserve resources. Oil is not often used, since scientists have created an earth friendly substance that works better than fossil fuel. Everyone is employed, and everyone has access to water and food. If people are falling into poverty, the government takes action. Sanitation and healthcare is freely provided.

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Origins and Conflicts Of Altolia and Soulism

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Origins and Conflicts Of Altolia and Soulism

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Soulism originated tens of thousands of years ago. Tectonic plates in Africa shifted and a smaller bit of land drifted and broke off. The people of african descent carried their practices to this new land, and over time it created a new culture and religion.
Altolia is located south of Africa, since it broke off from Namibia and South Africa. The practices, religion , and culture are all closed off and not spread past altolia. They are isolated because they live on an island, and the people believe their culture and religion are true.

Since the people of Altolia have access to the internet and social media, etc, they have been exposed to other religions, such as satanism. They have grown bitter towards this group, since satanists do not believe in their hierarchy, and in Soulisms mythology, the entity satan is depicted in an entirely different way. The people feel as if the religion mocks satan and the spirits they honor. Satanism is mainly practiced in Northern America, so people have grown resentment towards Americans.

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Orchestral instruments are viewed with great importance, and the older versions of these instruments are very special and kept safe in a case made from silver and wood. With the instruments being used in many ceremonies and day-to-day life, it is very important for the citizens to keep their instruments of top quality. The original copies of sheet music for ceremonies are kept very secure in temples. Painting and sculpting are very popular. Usually, people will recycle wood and metal, but clay is also used widely. All forms of art are highly encouraged since it is valuable for expression

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The average family has 2-4 children. Women and men are viewed as complete equals in the economy and government. The woman primarily runs the household. The men and women receive equal pay. The chance to become crowned is equal between genders. Typically the men stay home and take care of the children.
The picture shows an example of a high-class family with famous musicians.

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Everyone is entitled to basic education. As you move up the hierarchy you can get higher education in subjects like science and mathematics if you wish. Half of the school day will be basic education and the other will be a mixture of music and religion. Students learn about the country's history and the mythology of the religion. Education will start at 5 years of age but exposure to the music culture and concepts will usually start at age 3-4.

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One of the most-watched and played sports is bow fencing. Most bows used during this sport are old and warped but made to be very strong and sturdy. A few are made from metal for professional fencing. People bow fence for entertainment, as well as competition when it comes to choosing religious leaders

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Science and Technology in the Soulism Culture

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Science and Technology in the Soulism Culture

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Technology is not widely embraced, though there are gadgets like cellphones, computers, cars, and more. Animals and crops are food sources and agriculture is still very important, but some areas of Altolia have more advanced technology. Some people prefer following traditional values and practices, while others prefer modernization.

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Economic systems are means that people/governments organize and distribute currency and goods. The economic system in Altolia is a mix of socialism and a mixed economy. The economic system in Altolia is also arranged in social classes. As families improve in their musical skill and education they will be viewed higher in society. In the lower social classes the citizens will raise their own food and make their own goods, only buying goods when necessary, but in higher classes, the currency and goods are distributed in a way that leans more towards a mixed economy, where there are public and private enterprise. As the citizens make it higher up the social rankings they start focusing more on performing music for rituals and other religious activities.

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A political system is a set of formal and legal institutions that constitute a government.
The political system is a competitive monarchy. Every year there is a competition to see who is the best musician and the one that wins shall become the monarch. Competitors also go through a series of religious tests and proof of devotion to their religion.

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Classical orchestra music is one of the most listened to and respected genres of music in Altolia. Orchestral music is seen as the holiest and most beautiful type of music there is. This is why orchestral music is commonly used in religious ceremonies, practices, and celebrations. Though the instrument viola is a very popular instrument, other instruments, such as the harp, violin, cello, and bass are all extremely important and respected.
https://youtu.be/0Cg_0jepxow

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BEETHOVEN Concerto for Violin and Orchestra - Hilary Hahn, violin; Leonard Slatkin, conductor

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The religion Soulist is a polytheistic religion where people worship and follow multiple gods, as well as honor, work with, and worship, spirits of the underworld, or their ancestors. It seems to have begun being practiced around 50,000 years ago. An example of one of the gods they worship is Jahina, Goddess of the mountains. This religion has local appeal; the community is smaller and very closed off and secretive. It does not seem to be known in other locations. This religion has its own mythology but has aspects of African witchcraft and voodoo, such as possession and musical offerings, which is also why orchestra is extremely important; music and instruments are used as offerings and ways to summon spirits and honor gods.

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A very popular dish in Altolia is Bobotie; a dish made with rice, curry, meat, coconut and banana. Altolia was a part of Namibia and South Africa, so the ethnic food is similar. Meat, rice, curry, pastries, plantain, are all common foods used in dishes.

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Pitchist is a language that is derived from and influenced by the African Khoisan languages. This language uses click consonants, though only in certain words and phrases, like hello. "Hello" in Pitchist is "asala!" with an alveolar click at the end. A few words from Khoekhoe have been adopted by Pitchist, such as "Khoen" which means people. Body language is also important while communicating; when greeting others, people do a certain hand movement, similar to ones an orchestra conductor may use to signal a breath. The country Pitchist is spoken in, Altolia, was located in Southern Africa but over time it shifted and broke off.

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The climate here is very consistent. At ground level, the temperature never drops below 40 degrees and never goes above 60 degrees.
Canyons and valleys are important in this religion because it allows for the sound to echo, and people believe being close to mountains makes you closer to the gods as well as makes your prayers more important. The majority of the island is a coniferous forest and has quite a few mountains around the southeastern border (forest biome). Temples are built nearby and on mountains, so they hold cultural and religious significance. The temples are made from stone and rocky material, but never from mountains they rest on. Harming the land, alive or not, is strictly prohibited.

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The sideways alto clef is a newly adopted symbol for the Soulism culture and country. The viola is seen as the highest instrument, it is believed each viola is crafted with blessings and holy energy, and violists usually read music with an alto clef. This symbol is celebrated by its people.

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The attire in this culture is very casual when it comes to day to day life. When it comes to celebrations and religious practices though, people dress formally with lots of (non-dangly) jewelry, so it doesn't get in the way of performing or daily activities. Now in a more modern era, people wear formal and black uniforms when showing class status and performance roles.