Properly Named
(Specific Name)
The Empire Name (Strikes Back)
Building Blocks
Where Did That Come From?
What Do You Call Me?
100

created the largest empire of the ancient world through a unique blend of military conquest and remarkable cultural and religious tolerance

Cyrus

100

first foreign rulers of northern Egypt; introduced advanced warfare tools to Egypt, including the horse – drawn chariot and the powerful composite bow

Hyksos

100

the fundamental physical and social resources required for human survival and community functioning

Basic Needs

100

a system of writing that uses pictures and symbols instead of traditional letters and words

Hieroglyphics

100

form of government where a single person (such as a king, queen, or emperor), serves as the head of state; usually for life

Monarchy

200

an ancient, monotheistic religion for the Jewish people, centered on the belief in, and a sacred covenant with the one true God

Judaism

200

strict hierarchical structure dominated by an absolute monarch and the powerful military elite; use terror and violence to instill fear in enemies

Assyrians

200

provided essential warmth, protection, and cooked food; fueled human development and social growth

Fire

200

modern humans evolved in Africa (roughly 200,000 to 300,000 years ago) before expanding outward

Out of Africa Theory

200

person or community without a fixed home who moves regularly from place to place to find resources

Nomad

300

served as a monumental political, cultural, and scientific center of the ancient world; known as symbol of pride, self-glorification, and rebellion against God

Babylon

300

strictly stratified, hierarchical social structure with the king at the top and enslaved individuals at the bottom; rulers practiced notable cultural and religious tolerance toward conquered populations

Persians

300

organized, purposeful growing of crops on a regular basis instead of relying solely on hunting and gathering

Systemic Agriculture

300

an organized, complex human society with advanced cities, specialized jobs, social classes, and written records

Civilization

300

the supreme political and religious ruler of ancient Egypt

Pharaoh

400

completed the military campaign to drive out the Hyksos; founded the New Kingdom with military victories that launched the New Kingdom (period at the peak of ancient Egypt's power, wealth, and global influence)

Ahmose I

400

dominated the Aegean Sea with a strong navy and merchant fleet; became advanced through a combination of a powerful maritime trading empire, fertile agriculture, and early engineering innovations

Minoans

400

a hierarchical structure, a clear division of labor, specialized roles, and detailed rules and procedures managed by officials

Bureaucracy

400

assumptions used to explain how people behave, how groups interact, and how societies work

Theory

400

wandering group that raises and herds domesticated animals as their main way to survive

Pastoral Nomads

500

overturned Egypt's ancient religious, political, and artistic traditions to establish a near – monotheistic worship

Amenhotep IV

500

connected the Mediterranean world through maritime trade, spreading their writing system, and sharing advanced manufacturing techniques

Phoenicians

500

administrative system of non – elected officials and formal rules used to manage governments

Bureaucratic system

500

rich soil and fresh water allowed humans to transition from hunter – gatherers to permanent farming communities

The Fertile Crescent

500

ruling power passes from one family member to another, usually from a father to a son or relative upon death

Dynasty