Chapter 2: Ancient Middle East and Egypt Flashcards
Mesopotamia
“Between The Rivers” region within the Fertile Crescent between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Ziggurat
in ancient Mesopotamia, a large stepped platform thought to have been topped by a temple dedicated to a city chief’s god or goddess
Cuneiform
In Ancient Middle East, a system of writing that used wedge shaped marks
Colony
territory settled and ruled by people from another land
Hammurabi
King of Babylon whose law code was the first attempt to codify all laws to govern a state
Pharaoh
the title of rulers of Ancient Egypt
Ramses The 2nd
Pharaoh of Egypt who ruled for 68 years who pushed Egyptian control as far north as Syria
Hieroglyphics
system of writing in Ancient Egypt in which pictures represent objects, concepts, or sounds
Decipher
to figure out the meaning of
What did Ancient Sumer’s gods represent?
forces of nature
What was the main job of Sumerian citizens?
keep the gods happy and ensure city’s safety
What law was carved into a stone pillar in Babylon and is known for the quote “an eye for an eye”?
Hammurabi’s Code
What civilization was known for using chariots and horseback infantry, as well as terror tactics in battles?
Assyrians
What is a triangular area of marshland formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of a river?
A delta
What Egyptian pharaoh was controversial because he worships sun disk Aton, not other Egyptian gods?
Akhenaton