Ancient Empire
This person centralized his rule over multiple city states, creating one of the first empires
Who was Sargon of Akkad?
These were engineers were responsible for destroying walls and fortifications,
What are sappers?
These are goods brought IN from other regions
What are imports?
Egyptians wrote on this paper-like material made from reeds.
What is papyrus?
The kingdom of Kush developed along this river
What is the Nile River?
This ancient civilization developed the first alphabet and were known for being skilled sailors
Who were the Phoenicians?
When someone in power dies or loses control, this gets created
What is a power vacuum?
This is another word for a trader.
What is a merchant?
A family controlling a kingdom or empire for many generations is an example of a......
What is a dynasty?
This is the process of preserving a body for years
What is embalming?
The country of Turkey was once known by this name. The Hittites also came from here.
What is Asia Minor?
This word means to loot, plunder and destroy a captured area
What is sacking?
This is a triangle shaped are a of land made of soil deposited by a river
What is a delta?
This person is considered to be the first pharaoh of Egypt
Who was Menes?
This is an idea of what happens to us after we die and leave this world
What is the afterlife?
The Assyrians originated from this city which was also named after their warlike god
What/who is Ashur?
What is logistics?
This is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
What is engineering?
This was the kingdom that lay south of Egypt. Sometimes they traded with Egypt while at other times they conquered each other.
What is Kush?
This Egyptian pharaoh is known for defending Egypt against the Hittites.
Who is Ramses the Great?
Nebuchadnezzar ruled this empire which rebuilt Babylon and created the hanging gardens.
These are foreign soldiers recruited to fight exclusively for only one nation
What are auxiliaries?
These strong rapids occur at several points along the Nile River
What are cataracts?
This city was the economic center and capital of Kush. It was well known for its iron industry
What is Meroe?
This Kushite king conquered Egypt
Who was Piankhi?