DH17 Hittites Flashcards
0
Q
What happened in 1595 B.C.E.?
A
The Hittites toppled the Babylonian empire of Mesopotamia and were a dominant power of SW Asia for many centuries after.
1
Q
Who were the most influential Indo-European migrants in ancient times?
A
The Hittites
2
Q
What two technological innovations were the Hittites responsible for?
A
The construction of light, horse drawn war chariots and the refinement of iron metallurgy.
3
Q
What did the refinement of iron metallurgy enable the Hittites to do?
A
Produce effective weapons cheaply and in large quantities.
4
Q
What happened when the Hittites were building a state in Anatolia?
A
Other Indo-European speakers migrated from the steppe to different regions.
