Civilization
Define Pharaoh
A ruler of Ancient Egypt.
What continent is Egypt a part of?
Africa
Define Papyrus
A water-loving plant that is best known for making paper.
What was the name of the island the Minoan people lived on and where is it located?
A) Crete was the name of the island.
B) It was located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
What was found in the debris of the city Elba?
1700 stacked tablets dating to 23 BC.
Define Cultural Diffusion
The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
Define Obelisk
A tall/slender 4-sided stone pillar.
Define Cartouche
Oval frame that indicates important Egyptians.
What was unusual about the building in Knossos, a city on the island Crete?
It was a labyrinth city, the whole city was connected by buildings.
Who fought a war against Troy for 10 years? Why did they start the war?
A) The Mycenaeans fought the 10 year war against Troy.
B) They did it because they wanted Troy's gold, and didn't want to pay tariffs/taxes anymore.
What are the 3 most important aspects of a civilization?
A) Food Surplus
B) Government
C) Quality Of Life
Define Sarcophagus
A stone coffin.
How long was the Nile River?
About 4000 miles long.
1) Volcano/Earthquake
2) The Mycenaeans
How did the archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann prove that the Illiad could have been a true account of the wars of Troy?
He used the Illiad to discover the ruins of Troy.
Define Nomad & Define Empire
Nomad- Person that goes from place to place in search of food.
Empire- A political unit in which several groups are rules by a single ruler.
Who started the first dynasty in 3100 BC? How did he die?
Kine Mene started the first dynasty, and was killed by a hippo.
Was the first civilization along the Nile, or somewhere else?
The first civilization was in the Sahara desert.
Who were the enemies of the Minoans, and what made the Phaistos Disc famous?
The enemies of the Minoans were the Greeks.
The Phaistos Disc was famous because it was the first printed text.
What was unusual about the city of Troy?
It was destroyed and rebuilt 9 times.
What are 2 things that archaeologists can find out about ancient civilizations?
2 out of the following...
A) Food Sources
B) Tools
C) Religion
Why did the Egyptians have the famous quote, "Order, not chaos, is the will of the Gods?"
Their life was harsh, and they needed hope.
Why was the Nile a blessing to Egyptians, and why was the Nile a curse to Egyptians?
The Nile would flood, which could make nearby land fertile for food/agriculture. However, this flooding could wipe out the village.
How did the Mycenaean people keep the surrounding countries from overtaking them for thousands of years?
They kept power over the sea to prevent themselves from being overtaken.
What civilization did the Mycenaeans have a big influence on, especially their architecture?
The Greeks.