PreHistory
What was a hunter-gatherer?
Groups of people who would hunt animals for food and gather plants
How many gods do Polytheistic people worship?
Undefined Amount
TRUE OR FALSE:
Hammurabi's code was a useless form of laws that had no significance.
FALSE
The Persians lived in modern day ____________ .
IRAN
What were the Phoenicians best known for?
Sailing and trade
DEFINE: Fossil
The preserved remains or traces of plants and animals from long ago.
The Fertile Crescent is a land that has…
good soil for farming.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Pictured on above Hammurabi's code is Hammurabi speaking to what is believed to be the god Shamash.
TRUE
DEFINE: Standing Army
A permanent army of soldiers who are trained and ready to fight.
Due to the Phoenicians location on the Mediterranean, they turned to the sea making which skill was necessary ?
Navigation and Trade
DEFINE: Geologist
A person who studies Earth, including rocks, soil, and the history of our planet.
Who is at the top of the Social Hierarchy pyramid?
Ruling Familys
What does the Rule of Law ensure?
All people must follow the laws in an empire.
Ziggurats and palaces demonstrated what?
Supervisors of the home
What advancements did the Phoenicians have? (Most popularly known for)
Alphabet
DEFINE: Archaeologist
The study of people and their lives by looking at things they left behind, such as tools, buildings, and objects.
What are Ziggurats?
Temples that were pyramid-shaped brick towers
How many laws are in Hammurabi's code?
282
Many Persians followed which religion?
Zoroastrianism
How many gods do Jewish people believe in?
1 God
Neanderthals were…
first hominins to bury their dead.
Cuneiform is a…
A form writing that uses a triangular shaped symbols
What did the Akkadians take from Sumerian Culture?
Writing Systems, Government, & Religion
Who was Cyrus the great?
Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Persian Empire and one of the most successful rulers of the ancient world. He conquered many lands, including Babylon, and created one of the largest empires of his time. Cyrus was known for allowing conquered people to keep their religions and customs and for treating many of his subjects fairly.
Explain the Exodus from Egypt:
The Exodus was when the Israelites left Egypt after being enslaved by the Egyptians. According to the Bible, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and across the Red Sea. They traveled toward the Promised Land, beginning an important part of Jewish history.