Exam 1: The Ancient World and Mesopotamia Flashcards
When was the Stonehenge built?
3,000 B.C.E
In the Neolithic Period
What are some facts about the Stonehenge?
- it took 6,000 years to make
- The tallest stone is 28 feet high
- it was said to be an alter
- was established for religious purpo
What time frame was Mesopotamia?
3500 - 600 B.C.E
What was Mesopotamia known for?
1) form of writing
2) invention of the wheel
3) studied starts (astronomy)
4) wrote poetry
5) complied the first legal code
What time frame were the Summerians?
3500 - 2500 B.C.E
Came up with the 1st great military machine
What time frame were the Babaylonians?
2500 - 1000 B.C.E
People take over their area. They did not have a strong military.
What time frame were the Assyrians?
1000 - 6000 B.C.E
They did not have political government
A tall terraced tower up to 7 successful small stages, that ended with a temple on top, was called a what?
A Ziggurat
This was decorated with glazed blue tiles and ed and gold relief lions, was called what?
Ishtar’s Gates
This was paved with white limestone and pink marble. It took up the total length of a city, what was it called?
The Processional Way
True or False
Did men and women dress the same?
True
What did the Summaerians wear?
The Kaunakes
- it wraps around the body
- made of sheep skin… wool
What is a Chignon?
A bun of hair worn on the back of the neck
What is filet?
A headband worn to secure hair out of face of secure bun.
Did the Summerians wear shoes?
No
What did the Babylonians wear?
**difference between men and women
Shawls
- a woven rectangle or square piece of fabric, draped in various ways
In the Babylonian period who started to wear sandals?
Royaty
What did the Assyrians wear?
The tunic
T-shaped garments with opening for the head and legs
What does it say about an Assyrian if they have a beard?
- Kings have the longest beards
- the more well kept it is, the wealthy your stature
What is a Fez/ Tarbush?
A traditional arib style hat that is shaped like a flat cone.
What is a Veil?
- It represents a married woman.
- it can be worn over hair or on the side of the face
- LATER it then goes over the face
Do the Assyrians wear sandals?
YES!
Mostly everyone is going to be wearing sandals
**closed shoes shoes start to develop