Eastern Ancient states
Where was the Fertile Crescent located?
Between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
Which animals did they domesticate?
oxens and donjeys
What range of years is known as the Greek colonisation period?
800 – 500 BC
The earliest advanced civilizations arosed in the region known as…
the Fertile Crescent
An ancient writing system from the Middle East, named for the wedge-shaped marks made by pressing a stylus into clay – first writing system in history was…
The Cuneiform writing
Briefly describe conditions in the Fertile Crescent…
extremely fertile soil, which allowed people to grow crops and harvest up to three times a year
Mesopotamians are known for their “_______” which were massive, terraced pyramid-like structures made of mud brick, serving as temples dedicated to deities.
ziggurats
How were colonies governed?
Colonies were governed mostly in the same way as a normal Greek polis. They would become their own self-governing city-states, trading with the rest of Greece (their parent cities and other colonies).
What is their lasting legacy on modern civilization?
Many Eastern ancient states influenced the modern world by developing organized governments, major religions, and systems of learning that are still followed today.
What was the Hammurabi’s Code? Describe it…
First known written code of law. It was created by Babylonian king called Hammurabi in around 1754 BC. It is known for establishing the “an eye for an eye” justice principle. It consists of 282 laws covering a wide range of subjects, including family matters, property, and criminal justice. Established rules on justice, trade, property, and family. It helped to maintain order and unify the empire.
Name at least 7 Eastern Ancients states…
Mesopotamia, Sumer, Old & New Babylonian Empire, Akkadian Empire, Assyrian Empire, Phoenicia, Ancient Palestine, Persian Empire
What was sexagesimal system?
It is a base-60 place-value system that is a base for modern timekeeping (60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour) and angle measurement.