Vocabulary
What is the, The study of the origins and development of people and their societies.
Anthropology
Which empire did the stature of Nebuchadnezzar come from
The Babylonian Empire
What social class would this individual be in
Prays, helps people, and takes care of the church.
Manages land, talks to important people, and makes big decisions.
Priests and Nobles
What were the major military achievements of Ancient Egypt?
During the Old Kingdom, Egypt's military primarily focused on defending its borders and securing trade routes.
Where is current day Hittite Empire located?
Modern Day Turkey
What is the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
Hijra
Which empires foes this fall in:
Modern Day Turkey
Military Power - Iron Weapons and the Chariot
Treaty of Kadesh in 1259 BCE with Egypt
Extensive texts of writing - Laws, Religious Hymns, Culture
Began to decline - 1000 BC
Hittite Empire
Makes things, fixes things, and sells their work
Artisan
What was the significance of the Hittite chariot?
Unfortunately, the provided source material does not contain specific information regarding the significance of the Hittite chariot.
What are key cities of Islam's golden age?
Baghdad, Cairo, and Cordoba.
What is the phases the Moon goes through as it orbits Earth, typically lasting about 29.5 days.
lunar cycle
What empire does this fall in:
Conquered much of Mesopotamia and Egypt at height of power
Had a highly organized administrative system
Library of Ashurbanipal - Cuneiform tablet collection
Polytheistic - Ashur was chief God
612 BC - Fall to Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar Il)
Assyrian empire
Buys and sells goods, arranges trades, and meets with other merchants.
Wealthy Merchants
How did Alexander the Great's conquests impact the cultures he encountered?
The sources mention that Alexander the Great spread Greek culture throughout the Middle East and India. However, further details on the specific impacts of his conquests on the encountered cultures are not provided within the sources.
Where is current day Constantinople located?
Istanbul
What is the form of Christianity practiced by the Byzantine
Empire, influencing its culture and politics.
Orthodox Christianity
What category does this fall in:
Melting pot of cultures and intellectual activity
Hanging Gardens (Seven Wonders of the Ancient World)
Sexagesimal System - A base-60
numeral system (60 seconds and 360 degrees)
Fall to Persians in 539 BC
Nebuchadnezzar II - Ruled from 605 -562 BC (Height of Babylon)
Babylonian Empire
Works in the fields, grows food, and takes care of animals.
Peasant farmer
What were the main reasons for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Why was Constantinople the ideal capital?
It connected Europe and Asia, making it a trade hub. It was also well-defended and had a large population.
Who was the Roman Emperor from 306 to 337 CE, who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium, later named Constantinople
Constantine the Great
What empire does this fall in:
Cyrus the Great - 559 to 530 BC
Darius the Great - 522 to 486 BC
Largest empire up to this point
Satraps - Persian Governors
Built up infrastructure for trade (The Royal Road)
Cultural Diversity - Incorporated the best of the cultures the conquered
The Persian empire
Works for their master, does hard chores, and has little freedom.
Slaves
What were the major military achievements of Ancient Egypt?
One of the most notable achievements was the signing of the first recorded peace treaty in 1258 BCE between Pharaoh Ramses II and the Hittite King Hattusili III. This treaty established terms of mutual assistance and extradition.
What was the Kingdom of Kush?
An ancient kingdom in Nubia, located south of Egypt.