A legendary figure in Sumerian literature. Bonus: Discuss the major theme of the work.
Who is Gilgamesh? Bonus: quest for immortality, served as a moral/lesson for the people
100
Mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks.
What is silt?
100
This Mesopotamian empire was the most militaristic. Bonus: Name three of the six leaders.
What is Assyria? Bonus: Assurnasirpal, Tiglathpilesar III, Sargon II, Sennacherib, Esarhaddon, Assurbanipal
100
The deserts to the east and west of Egypt were helpful because they contained valuable minerals, but they also contained this strategic advantage.
What is acted as barriers against invasion?
100
He carved his face on an enormous sphinx.
Who is Khafre?
200
He may have ordered the murder of the rightful heir to the throne, but absolutely sieged Samaria when it refused to pay tribute and deported thousands.
Who is Sargon II?
200
This term refers to ascribing human-like qualities to gods.
What is anthropomorphic?
200
This included 282 laws. Describe the purpose.
What is Hammurabi's code? It was developed to ensure that men would accept decisions made by courts rather than seek to avenge wrongs on the spur of the moment. AKA: Uniform system of justice.
200
Howard Carter is credited with the discovery of his tomb. Bonus: name HIS father
Who is Tutankhamun? Bonus: Amenhotep IV aka'd as: Akenaton
200
Name one of the major accomplishments of the Chaldeans.
What is studies of the havens and observations of the moon, the sun, and the planets? First astronomers!
300
Name two of Nebuchadnezzar's accomplishments during his reign.
What is built the Hanging Gardens, destroyed Jerusalem, and beautified Babylon?
300
The term for letting kings keep their thrones as long as they paid tribute to the ruling empire.
What is a vassal state?
300
This group mastered ironworking and used the chariot in battle.
Who are the Hittites?
300
He suffered from a glandular disease. Bonus: name two of his radical ideas
Who is Amenhotep IV or Akhenaton? Bonus: monotheism (reverted to worshipping Re-Atum), new temple design, portrayed realistically, not attending to other business
300
These factors lead to the downfall of Assyria.
What is Assurbanipal appointed one of his twin sons, the other son rebelled leading to a civi war, political divisions, and economic disruptions?
400
SPECIAL QUESTION: Select the most important leader of the ancient world. You have five minutes to write down arguments. One representative from your team will present your claim in 30 seconds or less.
WHO IS...
400
Define the Amarna Period.
What is the period when military conquest and domestic prosperity continued while religious and art developed differently?
400
These factors accounted for the decline of the Egyptian empire.
What is overextension, economic collapse, conservative religious views, weaker weapons, tax sheltering, etc.?
400
Deciphering several hieroglyphic signs lead to the translation of this.
What is the Rosetta Stone?
400
YOU GET TO COME UP WITH AN ANSWER FOR THE OTHER TEAM. Set a point-value between 1-1,000. If they guess yours, they get the points. If you stump them, you get the points.
What is ...
500
During his 42 year reign, the Assyrian empire reached its greatest extent, stretching from the Nile valley to the Caucasus Mountains. 22,000 clay tablets were uncovered from his royal library.
Who is Assurbanipal?
500
Describe the Ramses II way.
What is ancient graffiti, taking credit for other people's work, massive building projects, embellishing, etc.?
500
The concept of 'ma'at' translate as this.
What is continuity, eternity, harmony, goodness, and truth?
500
Egyptians relied on this cycle to base their calendars.
What is the solar cycle?
500
SPECIAL JEOPARDY: Determine the most important ancient invention from Egypt or Mesopotamia. You have five minutes to decide on an invention and write down your arguments. Each team will choose one representative who will have 30 seconds to persuade the judge/king/emperor of all.