Geography
On what river(s) was Mesopotamia located?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
A system of religion in which there is only one deity.
Monotheism
The Egyptian term for a ruler.
Pharaoh
Large Mesopotamian stepped pyramids used for religious purposes.
ziggurats
By the 7th century BCE, the Israelites worshipped one god who they called _____________.
The transition to agriculture and the domestication of animals from a hunting and gathering lifestyle is known as the ______________ Revolution.
Neolithic
Since the Mesopotamians lacked natural barriers for protection against invasion, what did their city-states rely on for defense?
Walls
ziggurats or temples
The Egyptian form of writing.
Hieroglyphics.
His law code included the dictum, "an eye for an eye."
Hammurabi
This early empire conquered the North Kingdom of Israeli in 722 BCE.
The (Neo)-Assyrians.
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an example of Joseph Campbell's _____________
Hero's Journey (or monomyth)
The principal building material of Mesopotamia.
Mud bricks
Why did the gods kill Enkidu?
He insulted the gods by throwing the bull's buttocks at Ishtar.
The Middle Kingdom period of ancient Egypt was disrupted by an invasion by the ___________, who utilized ___________ in warfare.
Hyksos// chariots (or bronze weapons)
1) He accepts his mortality, 2) He is less selfish (thinks of others), 3) He is no longer oppressive, 4) He cares more about his human legacy
This word means belief that one god is superior to all the others.
Henotheism
Jared Diamond argues against this point of view regarding the analysis of history.
Progressivist perspective
The capital city of the Assyrians.
Ninevah
Who is the only immortal man in the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Utnampishtam
Name THREE important things about the Nile River that promoted civilization and unity among ancient Egyptians.
1) It allowed for easy transportation
2) It allowed for easy communication
3) Regular flooding allowed for agriculture
4) It provided a stable water source
5) It provided protection from invasion
There were many reasons why the Assyrians could keep sustained control over their large empire, identify THREE.
1) Communication System 2) Large army 3) Iron weapons 4) Use of terror 5) Relocation of conquered people 6) Complex military organization
Israelite religious life centred on the ___________. The first one was built by King David during the 10th century BCE.
Temple
What are three characteristics of empires?
Territorial Expansion, Centralized Rule, Diverse Subject Peoples
Identify the following theory: "Complex governments came together in order to organize complicated irrigation projects for agricultural purposes."
Hydraulic Theory of State Formation
This foundational set of moral and religious laws was given to the Israelites by God on Mount Sinai, serving as the core of the Mosaic Law.
Ten Commandments
This Egyptian leader is known for adopting monotheism.
Akhenaten (or Amenhotep)
The capital city of King Hammurabi's kingdom.
Bablyon
The Kingdom of Judah was conquered in 586 BCE by the...
The Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians)
The seven traits of civilization.
(1) Urban Focus (2) Social classes (3)Economic Complexity (4) Religion (5) Organized political system and military (6)Writing (8) Art & architecture: New forms of artistic and intellectual activity