Names
Who was the Pharaoh that ended the war against the Hittites following the battle of Kadesh?
Ramses II
Ancient Civilization that resided along the Nile River
Egypt
A written set of laws in Mesopotamia, that enacted strict punishments for offenses?
Hammurabi's Code
Why did Egyptians practice mummification?
To preserve the body so that when the dead are 'reborn' they have their body intact with all their possessions in the afterlife
What is the type of government that rules over people with religious laws
Theocracy
The names of the two rivers that Ancient Mesopotamia was founded?
Tigris and Euphrates
Iron
More Chariots
Egyptians had...
Bronze
Less ChariotsWhat was Mesopotamian writing that was carved into clay tablets called?
Cuneiform
Describe the connection between the Nile and the Egyptian religion?
The predictable flooding of the Nile made it possible for Egyptians to establish a seasonal calendar. Thus creating a system of Life, Death, and Rebirth.
The belief in one God
Monotheism
Who was the first person to believe in one God according to the Hebrew Bible?
Abraham
What was the name of a place of worship in Mesopotamian cultures usually found in the center of the city?
Ziggurat
What was the ancient Egyptian written language called?
Hieroglyphs
refugees
The belief in many Gods
Polytheism
Who were the people that were able to conquer Mesopotamia, Egypt and Israel?
Assyrians
What were 3 nations/civilizations the Assyrians conquered?
Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Israel
Babylon Exile
What are the components of a great civilization?
- Large population
- Enough food for everyone
- A diversity of jobs
- Laws
- Religion
- Arts & Sciences
- Trade
Why were rivers important for establishing ancient civilizations?
flowing water made it easier to distribute to the farms through irrigation.
Pharaoh
About how many stones are in the great pyramids?
2 million
What made the construction of the pyramids public works?
- Government sanctioned
- required lots of workers and employment
- appeased the Gods (Pharaohs)
What was the importance of written language in ancient civilizations?
- Establishes rule of law
- Allows uniformity in religion
- Allows documentation over transactions to settle potential and possible disputes
What was the significance of the religious great flood stories?
To impose fear in civilians and create unity