Lesson 1
Where were the Akkadians located?
North of Sumerian City-States.
Why did the Middle Kingdom Fall?
Invasions of the Hyksos.
Iron Weapons.
What is Monotheism?
Belief in One god.
What happened in 2150 B.C?
The Akkadian Empire Fell.
After the fall of the Akkadian Empire, who became king?
Hammurabi.
Aten, The Sun god.
What were Assyrians known for?
Their Siege Warfare.
What is an Atrocity?
An extremely wicked or cruel act.
When did Cyrus rule?
559 B.C. to 530 B.C.
What was Mesopotamian Society?
Patriarchal; Dominated by Men.
Which two places did the New Kingdom loose, that led to their ultimate Collapse?
They lost control of Syria And Canaan.
What was used to Administer the Assyrian Empire more Efficiently?
The Communication System.
What is a Chronicle?
A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
What Happened in 1550 B.C?
Egypt's New Kingdom Was Established.
What did the Punishments of Hammurabis Code depend on?
The Social Class of the Person.
What were the Four main Exports of the Kush Empire?
Ivory, Gold, Ebony, And Slaves.
What did Darius add?
A new Province in Western India
What were the Hanging Gardens?
One of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
When did Hammurabi Die?
1750 B.C.
Who did Sargon use for Governors in Akkad?
Rulers of the Conquered City-State.
Which Pharaoh was able to Defeat and Expel the Hyksos from Egypt?
The Pharaoh Ahmose I.
What was Zoroastrianism's god Called?
Ahuramazda.
What was a Satrap?
A Governor that ruled One of the 20 Satrapies.
What Happened 7 Years After the Assyrian Empire Fell?
The Assyrian Empire was Divided between the Chaldeans and Medes.