Ur Geography
Name the two rivers that Ur was located between
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What was Ur's most famous structure called?
Ziggurat (temple tower)
Around what year (BCE) was Ur founded?
4000 BCE
Where was Nubia located in relation to Egypt?
South of Egypt
Define "diffusion."
To spread ideas or information among a lot of people
In what modern-day country was Ur located?
Iraq
What were the rulers of Ur called?
Lugals
During which historical period was Ur founded?
Ubaid period
Name TWO valuable resources that Nubia traded with Egypt.
Gold, ivory, exotic animals Accept any two
Define "assimilation."
The process of understanding and using new ideas
According to the compass points activity, what advantage did Ur have to the EAST?
Fertile farmland
Name the two main materials used to build Ur's ziggurat.
Mud brick and stone
What environmental change caused Ur's decline around 2000 BCE?
The Euphrates River changed its course
In what THREE areas were Nubian elites educated during Egypt's New Kingdom?
Language, religion, and administration
Give an example of how Nubians showed "assimilation" of Egyptian culture
Nubian rulers took Egyptian royal titles, built pyramids similar to Egyptian designs, or were educated in Egyptian language/religion/administration Accept any specific example
Name TWO directional advantages that made Ur's location strategic for trade and defense.
North (trade routes) and West (strategic position between different regions) Accept any two correct compass directions
List THREE advanced features that made Ur sophisticated for its time
Organized agriculture, sophisticated architecture, developed economic practices
By what century BCE was Ur almost completely abandoned, and name TWO other factors (besides environmental changes) that led to its decline
6th century BCE; Political instability and invasions by neighboring kingdoms Accept: rise of other city-states, broken trade connections
What dynasty was ruled by Nubian leaders, and what other name were these rulers known by?
The 25th Dynasty; Kushite leaders
Name THREE types of ideas or skills that spread between Nubia and Egypt through "diffusion."
Religious ideas (worship of god Amun), architectural techniques, metalworking skills, pottery styles Accept any three