Early Civilization
the belief in many gods
polytheism
The first people known to have a solar calendar and originators of the alphabet?
Egyptians
What city is associated with Sargon the ruler of Sumeria?
Akkad
What city was not only the capital of the Assyrian Empire but also a city where Jonah preached?
Nineveh
What was an egyptian ruler called?
pharoah
What famous Chinese teacher came to be known as "the Master"?
Confucius
belief in one God
monotheism
From what plant did the Egyptians develop paper?
papyrus
Greatest merchants in Canaan
Phoenicians
Which civilization defeated all other civilizations?
Persian
What geographical factor helped preserve the monuments, the documents, and the bodies of ancient Egyptian rulers?
the desert
What warlike people group migrated into the Indus valley?
Aryans
The major occupation of the Sumerians was...
farming
Which period of Egyptian history is known as "The Age of the Pharaohs"?
Old Kingdom
Assyrians were known for
military strength
terrorism
cruelty to captives
The Persian ruler who was known as "The Lord's Appointed"
Cyrus the Great
the interpretation of human events and destinies by the position of the planets and stars
astrology
What are three things associated with Indian civilization?
Sanskrit
Hinduism
Buddhism
Greek word that means "land between the rivers"
Mesopotamia
The Middle Kingdom of Egypt was followed by a temporary period of foreign rule by?
Hyksos
The seventy years of exile suffered by the Jews in Babylon is known by what name?
Babylonian Captivity
12 tribes of Israel divided over what issue?
tax increase
the study of celestial bodies
astronomy
Explain how castes worked
4 classes most important to least important
born into it
could not change their caste
What is associated with Sumerian civilization
city states
polytheism
ziggurats
female ruler of Egypt
Hatsheput
During which ruler's reign did the New Babylonian Empire reach its height?
Nebuchadnezzer
Give an example of how God uses ancient civilizations to preserve and punish His people.
Egypt: God used Egypt to preserve His people in a time of famine. When Egypt became a place of oppression, God led them out to Canaan.
Assyria: During the time of Judges, God used various nations to punish Israel for their unbelief and sin. God continued to use the nations to punish His people in the time of the Divided Kingdom. In 722 BC, Assyria defeated Israel and carries some of the nation into captivity. God used this captivity to preserve His people.
Babylon: Within 70 years Babylonians fell to the Persians, and the Israelites were permitted to go back to their land.
What role did the Nile play in the development of Egyptian civilization?
Early Egypt was situated along the banks of the Nile. The river thus contributed to a unified civilization. The Nile also functioned as a highway providing ease of travel. This travel made communication easier. The Nile River also kept Egypt from becoming an uninhabitable desert. It provided water and fertile soil from crops.
What philosophies greatly influenced Chinese life. Describe them.
China: ancestor worship, Confucianism, Taoism
The Chinese hoped to receive guidance and blessings from their ancestors' spirit.
The philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism greatly influenced Chinese life. Confucianists strive for improved government, laws, and education, while Taoists were the spiritual and mystical side of China