Ancient World History Flashcards
What is the capital of Aram (Syria)?
Damascus
Finish the bible verse: Genesis 12:3 “I will bless….
“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse, and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
What was the first “go-between” language of the ancient world?
The Aramaic language because the nation Aram was at the crossroads of the Near East.
What were the names of the key Phoenician city-states?
Sidon, Tyre, and Carthage
Explain Tyre:
This city was in two parts: mainland city and island fortress. Many people had tried to conquer Tyre, but none were able to until Alexander the Great.
What did Carthage mean?
“New City” or “New Tyre”
Where was Carthage located?
Northern Africa
Today, what is the city of Carthage called?
Tunis, in Tunisia
What does Punic mean?
Phoenician
What does Africa literally mean in Latin?
Land of dust
At sea Phoenicians were known as Phoenicians, but on land, they were infamously known as…
Ba’al-worshipping Canaanites.
What were Phoenicians well-known for?
They were traders; their ships had red- and white-striped sails
