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20 Cards in this Set
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Name the area in which the first civilizations settled?
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land between two rivers-fertile crescent
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Describe the first Mesopotamians?
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farmers
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Why did people settle in southern Mesopotamia?
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plenty of fresh water
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How was early farming made successful by the early Mesopotamians?
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they irrigated crops
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Describe Sumerian civilizations?
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ziggurats, mud, brick houses, walls around the city
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What technology was developed by the Mesopotamian people?
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writing
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Why was cuneiform writing better than picture writing?
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it was simpler
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How did Sumerians advance their civilization?
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developed writing, religion, and technology
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Who created the code of law?
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Hammurabi
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What was the purpose of this code of law?
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to protect the people
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What was the difference between the Assyrians and the Babylonians?
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Assyrians placed a higher value on war and conquest.
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What kind of ruler was Nebuchadnezzar II?
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glorious and great
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What was the promise made by Abraham in his covenant with god?
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Monotheism
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What kind of kingdom was formed by uniting the Hebrew tribes?
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Israel
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Why was Salomon's temple built?
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to house the Torah
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How did the Phoenicians trading effect the world?
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ideas and goods were spread
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What contributes of Lydians still exist today?
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coins
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Why was farming a challenge in Mesopotamia and how did the people overcome it?
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farming was a challenge in Mesopotamia due to little rainfall and flooding rivers, the people solved this problem by developing irrigation systems, they used fresh water from the two rivers
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How did the invention of a writing system affect Sumerian society?
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The effects of a writing system on Sumerian society were:
- that they could keep track of business deals -have a written record in case of arguments -have books to read -laws written down to follow -write letters -read others advice |
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What did Nebuchadnezzar II do to restore Babylon to its former glory?
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Nebuchadnezzar II restored Babylon by
-taking over more land -ordering many huge building projects to begin -built walls to protect the great temples and city-states -finished building the great ziggurat |
