history final mesipotamian

What major continuities were evident throughout Dynastic Egypt?

Arts and Architecture. Writings In Ancient Egypt. Social Classes. Ancient Egyptians had a complex social hierarchy that divided each family into social classes that they were given by birth . ... Public Works. Cities. Pyramids, Nile river, Stone and brick. ... Organized Government. ... Complex Religion. ... Job Specialization.

How did the rulers of ancient Mesopotamian empires attempt to bring together and control the people within their realms?

Hammurabi's code is set in place and was proven very influential this code listed offenses and their punishments which varied by social class. this code of law also tried to unify people within the empire and establish common standards or acceptable behavior.

Describe the characteristics of civilizations that were found in ancient Mesopotamia.

In ancient Mesopotamia the chief characteristics of civilization that were evident were, developed cities, political and military systems, economic structure, religious structure, development of writing, and artistic and intellectual activity

How did the United Kingdom of Israel develop and who were its key leaders?

Israel developed into a united kingdom under the leadership of King David, who consolidated the various tribes under his single rule (having taken over from Israel's first king, Saul

Explain the central beliefs of Judaism that are evident in the early written tradition.

Judaism is characterized by a belief in one transcendent God who revealed himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions

Describe Egypt's intermediate periods

New Kingdom 1550-1069 BC 3rd Intermediate Period 1069-664 BC Late Period 664-332 BC

Describe Kerma and Kush's relationship with Egypt.

Nubia and Ancient Egypt had periods of both peace and war. It is believed, based on rock art, that Nubian rulers and early Egyptian pharaohs used similar royal symbols. There was often peaceful cultural exchange and cooperation, and marriages between the two did occur.

Compare the civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Politically, both Egypt and Mesopotamia had a government with one main ruler, but Egypt had a centralized government with a pharaoh, while Mesopotamia had a decentralized government with a king. Socially, both civilizations were patriarchal, but Egypt was more lenient towards women while Mesopotamia was stricter.

Explain the significance of pyramids

Pyramids were built for religious purposes. The Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to believe in an afterlife. They believed that a second self called the ka lived within every human being

What were the defining features of Nubian civilization?

Some jobs were, officials who collected taxes, craftsmen who made basketry, carpentry, metalwork, and pottery, soldiers who defended the city walls, and engineers who plannned irrigation systems. The Ancient Nubia civilizations had social classes, dividing the people by their money, house, and jobs.

Describe the major innovations of the New Kingdom.

The building of the tombs of the Valley of Kings. The great Pharaohs included Queen Hatshepsut (the famous female Pharaoh), Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, Tuthmose and Ramses II.

How did the Nile River and the region's climate and geography influence the development of Egyptian civilization?

The geography of ancient Egypt helped agriculture develop because agriculture depended on the location of natural features. The Nile River is a source of water for irrigation canals.

What are the legacies of Ancient Egypt?

The mystery of Egypt has captured the imagination of people for thousands of years. The Egyptians constructed some of the world's largest monuments without modern technology. Egyptian architecture and art has influenced modern architecture and art.

Which characteristics of civilizations were seen in Ancient Egypt?

The social structure of Ancient Egypt consisted of 7 main classes: peasants, artisans, scribes, priests, government officials, and the pharaoh.

Describe how the Israelites and their traditions have been influential.

There are three important Jewish holidays in Israel: The Feast of Pesach (Passover), the Feast of Shavu'ot (Weeks) and the Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles).

Explain why the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were significant for ancient Mesopotamians.

created irrigation systems to save precious water they needed. This helped because farmers now had water for their crops to grow and they would grow extra food.

Describe the legacies of the civilization in ancient Mesopotamia

one example of a legacy in mes was Gilgamesh and the collection of stories of the king of Uruk. as well as legal codes developed by a succession of Mesopotamian rulers like the Hammurabi

What does the Epic of Gilgamesh tell scholars about Mesopotamian values, views of the environment, and conceptions of the afterlife?

the values are on how a king should rule, the environment is where the gods created there people, and that there is no running from death