The Neolithic & Paleolithic Eras
What is a nomad?
People who move from place to place without a permanent settlement
What were they known for?
art and culture
What did the Phoenicians invent?
The first alphabet
Were the people in Mesopotamia monotheistic, or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
Which religions did Judaism influence?
Christianity and Islam
Which Era came first?
Paleolithic
What modern day country was the Persian empire in?
Iran
What were they famous for?
building ships, sailing
What was their set of laws called?
Hammurabi's Code
What Era did humans start building permanent settlements?
In the Neolithic Era
who started the Persian Empire?
Cyrus The Great
How did they navigate the sea?
they used natural features like coasts and stars.
What were the temples called?
What is agriculture?
The science or practice of farming including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and more.
What was the main religion of the Persian empire?
Zoroastrianism
How far North were they said to have sailed?
Great Britain
Which rivers were Mesopotamia between?
What were main reasons for fire?
Warmth in colder climates, cooked food, protection from wild animals, a place for social gathering which led to the development of culture and societies.
Who was the most powerful leader of the Persian empire?
Darius The Great.
Who adapted their alphabet?
Greeks and then Romans
What does 'Mesopotamia' mean?
the land between the rivers