Early Bronze Age

Question 1

What developed during the early bronze age?

Answer 1

Urbanization (iur)- development of cities, public buildings, non-agricultural income

Question 2

What characterized the cities?

Answer 2

• The city served as an economic-political center for the surrounding area
• City had a fortification system (wall) and usually also a public monument
• Denser construction and divided according to streets

Question 3

What are 3 examples of large cities at the time in Israel?

Answer 3

Yarmot, Afek, Arad

Question 4

What are 3 examples of small towns at the time?

Answer 4

Megiddo, Lachish, Jericho