Early Man
What is the order of the Stone Ages? (oldest to newest)
Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic
What did the rivers provide for the people in Mesopotamia?
Provided Water for Irrigation
What are some key accomplishments of the Akkadian Empire?
Considered the world's first empire by conquering City States
Military Formations for the first time
The wheel & the plow
Irrigation
Why is the Nile River important?
Fresh Water surrounded by desert
Without the Nile, there is no Egypt
Fertile Soil
Water for irrigation
How is the Social Pyramid structured?
The people at the top have more power than the people at the bottom.
There are more people at the bottom than at the top.
What is the major change that marks the start of the Neolithic Age?
Farming
Agricultural Revolution
What is Cuneiform and how does its invention impact people?
Cuneiform is one of the first writing systems
It allowed people to communicate and record information
What are some key accomplishments of the Babylonian Empire?
Code of Hammurabi
Advancements in Architecture
Advancements in Math and Astronomy
Why was the annual flooding of the Nile important?
It brought nutrient rich soil for growing crops
Who is at the top of the social pyramid?
Pharaoh
What are the effects of the Agricultural Revolution?
People eat less meat
People live in permanent places
Large communities
Different jobs
What is Hammurabi's Code?
One of the first code of laws
What are some key accomplishments of the Assyrian Empire?
Military Strength / Warfare (siege Engine, battering ram, siege towers)
Built roads
One of the first libraries
Advanced Water management systems (canals and aqueducts)
Where is Upper Egypt located? North or South
South
What power does the Pharaoh have?
Absolute power
His word is law
He is in charge of religion
He is considered a God
Why did people leave the Zagros Mountains?
Over population in the mountains
Less room to grow food in the mountains
How was Hammurabi's Code different from laws before it?
It was fair to everyone that was in the same social class.
Written set of laws
What are some key accomplishments of the Neo-Babylonian Empire?
Hanging Gardens
Double Walled Cities
Rebuilding of Babylonia (ziggurats)
Advancements in Math and Astronomy
What benefits were there to Narmer (Menes) unifying Egypt?
Unified Government
Unified the two different people into one
Who is the second most important person in Ancient Egypt and why?
The Vizier is the right hand man of the Pharaoh
The Vizier makes sure the Pharaoh has the information he needs
The Vizier makes sure the Pharaoh's orders are carried out.
What age comes after the Stone Age?
The Bronze Age
What is the purpose of a Ziggurat?
Religious Ceremonies
Government Meetings / Administration
What is the cause of the downfall of the Empires?
Overextension of Territory and military
Power struggles
Eventual invasion of other armies
What are two natural barriers that protected Ancient Egypt?
The Delta
The Desserts to the East and West
The Cataracts in the Nile
The Red Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
Can a person move from one level to another in Ancient Egypt's Social structure?
Yes, but it is very difficult. Rich merchant can send son to become a Scribe.