Empires + Kingdoms
These people created the first writing system
Sumerians
He battled Goliath
David
Complete the following statement, "when in sight..."
"...spell it right"
Identify one Sumerian invention
the wheel, sailing, bartering, irrigation
Identify the two Kingdoms that followed the Jewish faith
Judah and Israel
He tried to write (codify) the first laws
Hammurabi
What room can you see me in for help?
408
set of laws people must follow
rule of law
This empire made each province pay a tribute based on their income
Persian Empire
Who led an Exodus of Jewish people from Egypt
Moses
Underline the key words in the question
This invention allowed farms to flourish and civilizations to form
irrigation
This empire formed 70 provinces
He formed a standing army in Persia
Cyrus the Great (Cyrus II)
What is one way to help you memorize / study for tests?
flashcards
This invention replaced the bartering system
currency
These people were skilled sailors and merchants
Phoenicians
He created a fairer system of tribute
Darius the Great
Provide the phrase that helps you respond to questions on your homework
"echo the question in your response"
They started to use cavalry in battles
Assyrians