Timeline
When was Chinese writing invented?
Around 3500 BC
What happens if a man knock out teeth of his equal?
His teeth gets knocked out as well
What does cuneiform mean?
The word "cuneiform" comes from the Latin cuneus, which means nail or corner
What were the social groups in Mesopotamia?
The king, the elite, the free people, and the slaves
Why did the Mesopotamians made offerings to the gods?
To attract the gods' favor, to be spread from the natural disasters, to appease their anger, etc.
When was the Code of Hammurabi written?
Around 1800 BC
What happens if a freed man strike the body of another freed man?
He shall pay ten shekels in money
how many symbols did cuneiform writing have?
Approximately 700 symbols
What were the social groups in Egypt?
Pharaoh, Dignitaries, Soldiers, Scribes, Merchants, Craftspeople, Priests, Peasants, and Slaves
Who was the first king of Mesopotamia?
Hammurabi
When was the appearance of Indian writing?
Around 2500 BC
Why did King Hammurabi wanted the laws to be written?
Because he wanted all his people to know the laws
What was used before cuneiform writing?
Pictograms
What were the social groups in China?
King, Nobility, People, and Slaves
Define Civil servant.
Someone who performs public functions or tasks.
When was the Plimpton 322 Tablet made?
Around 1800 BC
How did the Code of Hammurabi become known and respected throughout the kingdom?
Hammurabi sent members of the elite throughout the kingdom to make sure everyone respected the laws and the merchants spread the news of the code.
How did people read cuneiform writing?
Originally from left to right and in columns, and then from left to right in rows
What did each social group do in Mesopotamia?
King: The king was the supreme chief of the city and neighbouring villages, he managed the army, he managed the construction and irrigation projects, he represented the gods on Earth, he managed the food surpluses, he asserted his power by having a palace built for him, and the king's power was inherited.
Elite: The elite advised the king and carried out his commands.
Free People: The Peasants had to give part of their harvest to the king; this is what we call a tax.
Slaves: The slaves received no wages for their works. They had no rights.
What is the oldest known religion?
The Mesopotamian religion
When was cuneiform writing invented?
Around 3300 BC
How many laws are there in the Code of Hammurabi?
282 laws
What were the uses of cuneiform writing?
To count bags of grain, to count farm animals, to count the products that were brought and sold, for contacts recording the sale of houses or slaves, to make lists of proper nouns and other words, for literacy texts (e.g. poems, narratives, etc.), to transcribe songs, historical events and instructions, for the code of the laws
What did the social groups in China do?
King: The king is the leader of the kingdom and representative of the gods on Earth. He had to be wise and have military abilities in order to rule.
Nobility: They helped the king rule.
People: They produced the food, made objects and took care of the trade. They paid taxes. They formed most of the population.
Slaves: They were the prisoners of war at the king's service.
In what part of the city was the ziggurat located and why?
In the upper city because it can be protected more easily against invaders.