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Which of the following goods was most valuable in Phoenician trade?
Purple Cloth
Why was the purple dye produced by the Phoenicians so significant?
It was the color of royalty.
What was the primary agricultural product of ancient Egypt?
Wheat
What were the Red Lands in Egypt?
Desert.
How did the annual flooding of the Nile River benefit Egyptian agriculture?
it enriched the soil.
What was the primary reason the Phoenicians established coastal territories?
Access to Trade Routes.
What strategy did Hannibal use to surprise Rome during the Punic Wars?
He crossed through the Alp mountains.
What was the significance of the Great Pyramids?
It was a symbol for the Pharos's Power.
What role did the pharaoh play in ancient Egyptian society?
A religious leader and ruler.
What was the primary purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?
To preserve the body for the afterlife
What was one major impact of the Phoenician alphabet?
It influenced Greek and Latin.
What was a key factor that led to the Punic Wars Between Rome and Carthage?
Territory and control of trade.
What was the outcome of the Punic Wars for Carthage?
Carthage was completely destroyed.
What was the staple Aztec food?
Corn or tortillas.
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortez
Who conquered Israel, only to be conquered by the Babylonians?
Assyrians.
Which empire conquered the Israelites in 722 BCE?
Assyrians.
What was the capital of the Aztecs?
Tenochtitlan
What was the Pre-Columbus Empire in South America?
The Inca.
The Greek Name for a city
Polis
How many tribes was Ancient Israel divided into?
12
What was the significance of the Temple of Solomon?
It was the center of worship for the Israelites
What did the Egyptians invent to assist with irrigation?
The shaduf
Who was the Emperor of the Aztecs during the Spanish invasion?
Moctezuma II
The Greek City-State run by an oligarchy.
Sparta