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17 Cards in this Set
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What geographical features made life in the Fertile Crescent possible?
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The rich soil and life-giving rivers (features).
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Why did the people continue to live in the Fertile Crescent despite the threat of dangerous floods?
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The benefits (clay, fish, rich soil) the floods provided outweighed the harmful effects of the occasional floods and the alternative was to move constantly to find food and water.
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Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?
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The Sumerians believed that the gods would punish people who angered them and reward people who served them well.
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Describe the geography of Mesopotamia?
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Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, had plenty of water and rich soil.
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In what ways were the cities in Sumer alike?
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The cities shared a common language and culture.
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In what ways were the cities of Sumer different?
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Each city was its own independent city-state; with its own government, own army, own gods/goddesses
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How did the Sumerians practice their religion?
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Sumerians worshipped at temples called ziggurate, practiced polytheism and through religious ceremonies.
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What do the religious practices of the Sumerians tell us about their values?
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Sumerians valued their religious beliefs, food and music.
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What made Babylonia a crossroads of trade?
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The central location of Babylonia Mesopotamia made it a crossroads of trade.
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How did the Assyrians build a large empire?
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The Assyrians decided their best defense would be to attack first. These surprise attacks made the empire very large.
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Why did the Assyrian empire fall?
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The Chaldeans and Medes joined forces to defeat the Assyrians
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What events led to the second rise of Babylonia?
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After defeating the Assyrians, the Chaldeans and Medes rebuilt & fortified the city of Babylon.
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Where was the city of Babylon located, and why was it important?
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Babylon was located near the center of Mespotamia. It was important as a center of trade and as the capital of the great empires.
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How did the New Babylon Empire build on the achievements of earlier empires?
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The New Babylonia Empire drew on the learning & science of earlier empires, including the earlier Babylon Empire.
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How did the Assyrians build an empire?
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The Assyrians used advanced military technologies to conquer surrounding peoples.
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How was the Assyrian empire similar to or different from other Fertile Crescent empires?
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Similar: emphasis on conquests & learning.
Different: developed new military techniques. |
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Where did the Persians come from & what were their main achievements?
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Present-day Iran, and they developed an advanced bureaucracy & supported science & mathematics. This rich trade network spread to neighboring peoples.
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