Pg II Flashcards
Who was Hatshepsut?
Daughter of King Thutmose I, became queen of Egypt when she married her half-brother, Thutmose II, around the age of 12.
What were the inventions of the Sumerian people?
The wheel, cuneiform script, arithmetic, geometry, irrigation, saws and other tools, sandals, chariots, harpoons, and beer.
When did Egypt unify?
Around 3150 B.C.E.
Who was the first Pharaoh and what was his title?
Narmer was the first pharaoh of the 1st dynasty; Menes was an honorific title meaning ‘he who endures.’
In what kingdom was the Great Pyramid of Giza completed?
The Old Kingdom.
Who was the architect of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Hemiunu.
What is a Dark Age?
When we have little to no information about said age.
What year was Rome founded?
753 B.C.
How many Punic Wars were there and what were their results?
3, the destruction of Carthage.
What is meant by the term civilization?
An advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.
What was the most read text besides the Bible in the ancient world?
[key learning term].
What were Scythians drinking cups made out of?
Skulls, leather.
What were the major cities of Sumeria?
Uruk and Eridu.
