The Egyptian and Nubian Empires
Who were the Hyksos, and how did they change Egyptian warfare?
Invaders from Asia who ruled Egypt and introduced chariots
Which empire was known for its military power and cruelty to conquered peoples?
Assyria
Who founded the Persian Empire and was known for his tolerance toward conquered peoples?
Cyrus
Who was China’s most influential scholar, known for teaching about moral order and respect?
Confucius
What massive structure was built to protect China from northern invaders?
The Great Wall of China
Which female pharaoh encouraged trade rather than war?
Hatshepsut
What was the capital city of Assyria, located on the Tigris River?
Nineveh
Which Persian king expanded the empire and built the Royal Road?
Darius
What Chinese philosophy teaches harmony with nature and the “Dao” or “Way”?
Daoism
Who was the first emperor of China, known for unifying the country and ruling harshly?
Shi Huangdi
What was the relationship between Egypt and Nubia during the New Kingdom?
Egypt dominated Nubia but they also shared cultural influence.
Who was the Assyrian king that built one of the world’s first libraries?
Ashurbanipal
What was the purpose of the Royal Road?
To improve communication, trade, and unity in the empire.
What philosophy believed that a strong ruler and harsh laws were the key to order?
Legalism
What is an autocracy?
A government where the ruler has unlimited power.
Which pharaoh led Egypt to its greatest building projects, including temples at Abu Simbel?
Ramses II
What groups joined forces to destroy the Assyrian Empire?
The Medes and the Chaldeans
What were satraps in the Persian Empire?
Local governors appointed by Darius
What book gave advice on everyday problems in ancient China?
The I Ching
Which empire became known for its ironworking and trade at Meroë?
Kush/Nubia
After Egypt lost power, which kingdom viewed itself as the guardian of Egyptian culture and later thrived at Meroë?
Kush
Which Chaldean king rebuilt Babylon and created the Hanging Gardens?
Nebuchadnezzar
Explain how Cyrus’s tolerance and Darius’s organization helped the Persian Empire last 200 years.
They allowed local customs, appointed fair governors, and connected the empire through infrastructure.
What are yin and yang, and what do they represent?
Opposite forces of the universe that must remain balanced.
Which Persian province bordered the Arabian Sea, and why was that important?
Gedrosia; it gave Persia access to sea trade routes.