The middle east Flashcards
1
Q
Sumerians are known for?
A
system of writing, the wheel, sail and plow
many firsts
2
Q
Babylonians are known for?
A
Laws code of Hammurabi “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”
3
Q
Hittites are known for?
A
Iron
4
Q
Phoenicians are known for?
A
Carriers of civilization- spread culture throughout
alphabet
5
Q
Persians are known for ?
A
empire- established good roads for trade
6
Q
romans are known for?
A
Trade- spread ideas of law and government
7
Q
byzantine is known for?
A
blending of culture
Constantinople
8
Q
Jewish nationalism is known as
A
Zionism
9
Q
Hamas (who?)
A
political group of palestines that fight for Palestine
10
Q
middle east got what from china
A
silk paper porcelain
11
Q
india and southeast asia traded…
A
spices
12
Q
east africa traded
A
gold and ivory
13
Q
scandonavia traded
A
honey and furs
