Early Civilizations Flashcards
Who was Sargon?
Sargon was the leader of the Akkadians.
How was the Akkadian empire formed?
The Akkadian empire was created after Sargon invaded the Sumerian city-states around 2340 B.C.
Who was Hammurabi?
Hammurabi was a Babylonian general who conquered Mesopotamia after the fall of the Akkadian empire.
What is the Epic of Gilgamesh?
The Epic is a collection of mesopotamian poems that describes a multiple nature disasters including a giant flood slightly similar to the biblical account of Noah.
Who was Menes?
He was the first Egyptian king who united upper and lower Egypt.
What is the Rosetta stone?
The Rosetta is a slab of black stone discovered by Napoleon in 1790 and describes a decree by King Ptolemy affirming royal priesthood. The stone also played a key role in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics.
What are the Hitties best known for?
The Hitties where the first people to make use of iron and played an important role in transmitting Mesopotamian culture.
What are the Assyrians best known for?
The Assyrians established one of the first empires in history, created a relay system for sending messages, and were considered the Natzis of the ancient world.
What is Zoroastrianism?
Zoroastrianism was a Persian religion that claimed to be monotheistic. Major ideas included: good and evil, heaven and hell, and a final judgment.
What are the Persians well known for?
Persia was established by Cyrus the Great, they are well known for building roads and postal services.
