Geography and Impact
Key Figures and Rulership
Culture and Religion
Legacies and Contributions
APE
100
Where is Mesopotamia located today?
Modern-day Iraq
100
Who was the king of Mesopotamia known for his code of laws?
Hammurabi
100
What is the language used by the Mesopotamians?
Cuneiform
100
What is a legacy?
Something handed down from the past
100
What does the "A" in APE stand for?
Answer
200
How did the geography of Mesopotamia affect its civilization?
Desert and the two rivers provided fertile land for agriculture
200
Name and describe one pharaoh of Ancient Egypt
?
200
How did the Mesopotamians utilize religion?
Places of worship were created, called ZIGGURATS. They were Polytheistic.
200
What is the legacy of Mesopotamian social structure?
Beginning of permanent settlements. Creation of city–states.
200
What is the purpose of the "P" in APE?
"Prove," which involves providing evidence to support your answer
300
How did geography impact the development of Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River provided water, fertile soil, and transportation
300
What was the role of the pharaoh in Ancient Egypt?
The pharaoh was considered a god-king and ruled as a political and religious leader
300
What is mummification and what purpose did it serve in Egypt?
Mummification preserved the body for the afterlife
300
What Mesopotamian innovations influence later civilizations? (list 3)
Astronomy, writing (cuneiform), a legal code, and the wheel
300
What does the "E" in APE represent?
"Explain," which means clarifying your answer and evidence
400
Name the two rivers that Mesopotamians developed along.
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers
400
Who was Hatshepsut and what was her significance?
Female King. Increased trade with other nations. Built great structures. Depicted with male characteristics.
400
What were the concepts of KA, BA, AKH, and MA'AT in Egyptian life?
The KA is the life force that continues after death and needs offerings, the BA is the soul or personality that can travel between realms, the AKH is the transformed spirit that joins the gods in the afterlife, and MA'AT represents the cosmic order of truth and justice that ensures balance in the world.
400
What impact did Egypt have on Ancient Jewish culture?
Diaspora (movement away)
Provided a role for Moses
400
Why is the APE format important in writing?
What is it helps structure responses clearly and effectively, ensuring comprehensive answers?
500
What is the significance of the Nile River for Egyptian civilization?
It provided watering system, transportation, and facilitated trade
500
Describe the impact of the Hyksos on Egypt.
- Ended the reign of Theban kings (250 years of peaceful rule)
- The HYKSOS would reign in Egypt for 150 years
- a warlike people from Syria or Palestine, who possessed technological advancements greater than the Egyptians (introduced new technology)
500
Describe the social organization (class structure) of Ancient Egypt.
It consisted of pharaohs at the top, followed by nobles, priests, merchants, and farmers.
500
Name the various pharaohs of Ancient Egypt introduced in the unit.
Menes, Hatshepsut, Ramses, and Tuthmosis
500
How would you structure a response using APE for a question about Hammurabi's Code?
Start with an answer about its significance, provide evidence from historical texts, then explain its impact on modern law