final exam Flashcards
characteristic of the Neolithic Revolution?
Introduction of permanent settlements, domestication of plants and animals, rapid population growth
who were at the top of the social hierarchy in Sumerian cities
rulers and priests
what is a good indicator of long distance trade in the neolithic period
obsidian
what are the features of Minoan palaces
central court, storage facilities, spaces for entertainment and ritual purposes
what early dynastic artworks reflect the collaborative triumph of king and god together
Stele of Ur-Nammu, Stele of Vultures, and Investure of the King
Stele of Naram- Sin
stele that depict Naram-Sin as a god opposed to him working with a god
primary subject of the Taureador Fresco from Knosso
bull leaping
king that is known for law code intended to ensure that “the strong should not harm the weak”
Hammurabi
mythical king the Palace of Knossos name after
Minos
minotaur
mythical half man, half bull creature. it is said to have come from Crete and that Poseidon punished king Minos by having his wife fall in love with a bull and they had the minotaur together
lapis lazuli
a precious mineral sourced from present day Afghanistan. Is presence in cities like Ur show that there was an advanced trade route
the legendary figure the Treasury of Atreus is named for
Agamemnon
What happened to Aktori at the end of the Bronze Age?
Everyone evacuated before a volcanic eruption destroyed the city
Henrich Schliemann
first to excavate Troy, located the 9 levels, identified Trojan War at level 2
Wilhem Dorpfled
2nd the excavate Troy, identifies Trojan War at level 6 (this is most likely)
Carl Blegen
3rd to excavate Troy, identifies Trojan War at level 7
Manfred Korfmann
4th to excavate Troy, excavates outside fortification walls, discovered extensive lower town
the fortification walls of the citadel of Mycenae were said to have been constructed by the:
Cyclops (cyclopean masonry- budling made out of very large stones)
causes of the Bronze Age collapse
pandemic, invasion by “sea people”, changes in military technology
Best definition for “acropolis”
High Place
which hill in the city of Rome was the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus built
Capitoline
which Roman king is credited with introducing the calendar?
Numa Pompilius
Buildings found in the Greek agora
Law Courts, Temples, Stoas
Delian League
formed to protect Greece from future Persian invasions
Romulus
first king of Rome, founder of Rome
what type of monument is the Ara Pacis Augustae?
an altar
which Roman emperor was a victim of “damnatio memoriae”
Nero
what was the caldarium in a Roman bath?
Hot room
The Pantheon was…
a temple to all the gods
What does the Arch of Titus commemorate
a victorious general, depicts the divinities and Roman civil servants side by side, imagery of Romans against Jewish uprising, Titus becoming a god imagery
what does the Arch of Trajan depict
Trajan distributing food to the poor
Colosseum
The Flavian Amphitheatre that was constructed in Rom eon the land Nero’s Palace had been on
characteristics of cities
social stratification, non agricultural occupation, ceremonial roles, architecture, writing, type of goods produced
Pre-pottery neolithic A traits in Jericho
-small, one room houses
-small finds such as obsidian pieces (indicating trade)
Pre-pottery neolithic B traits in Jericho
-rectangular houses with more rooms
-plant domestication and tools to process products
use of seals in ancient Mesopotamia
to protect private property (seal jars, doors) , to notarize/authorize legal transactions (contracts, loans, treaties)
