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7245358771SumerSumer was the first known civilization which existed in the southern half of mesopatamia0
7245358772Semitic MigrantsPeople of Semitic families who spoke semitic languages such as Akkadian, Aramaic, Hebrew, and Phoenician.1
7245358773Sumerian City-StatesSumer's cities which became states to prevent conflicts and and oversee and control their agriculture2
7245358774Sargon of AkkadThe creator of empire in Mesopatamia. ( a city near Kish and Babylon)3
7245358775Hammurabi and the Babylonian EmpireKing of the Babylonian Empire (1792-1750 B.C.E.) who further organized their government by implementing laws and taxes4
7245358776Hammurabi's LawsA complete set of laws compiled from those of previous rulers that was implemented during Hammurabi's reign5
7245358777The Assyrian EmpireThe empire proceeding the Babylonian Empire which was in northern Mesopotamia that used newly invented iron weapons6
7245358778Nebuchadnezzar and the New Babylonian EmpireNext king of the Babylonian Empire who lavished wealth in his capital city7
7245358779Bronze MetallurgyAn advancement of metalworking by Mesopotamian metalworkers in order to create stronger tools and weapons (400 B.C.E.)8
7245358780Iron MetallurgyThe further advancement of metalworking by creating stronger tools using iron9
7245358781The WheelThis invention brought the advancement of transportation on land10
7245358782ShipbuildingThis technology/craft improved marine transportation to increase long distance trade11
7245358783Trade NetworksRoutes, at the time usually traveled by donkey caravan used to trade items or send messages over long or even short, local distances12
7245358784Social ClassesThis was primarily developed based on one's wealth even in the neolithic time period13
7245358785Temple CommunitiesThese were inhabited by priests and priestesses who received offerings such as food, drinks, and clothing for their interaction with the gods and goddesses14
7245358786SlavesThese were mainly prisoners of war, men or women who were in debt and criminals. They mostly served as house servants but some worked in fields and temple communities15
7245358787Patriarchal SocietyBecause of this most men in Mesopotamia ruled above all women. They were in charge of all important matters and were always in charge of their family16
7245358788Women's RolesAlthough they weren't stripped entirely of all power, women still served important roles in their society such as advising kings becoming priestesses, working as scribes but very rarely having great power17
7245358789Cuneiform WritingA a picture based writing system18
7245358790EducationUnlike today education in Mesopotamia was based on a specific craft the individual wanted to pursue such as architecture. The system was almost entirely vocal and had little written instruction19
7245358791Astronomy and MathematicsThis helped create accurate calendars and improve agricultural cylcles20
7245358792The Epic of GilgameshLiterature of Mesopotamia about a greedy king and a companion21
7245358793The Early HebrewsHebrew nomads who inhabited land between Mesopotamia and egypt22
7245358794Migrations and Settlement in PalestineSome Hebrews emigrated from Palestine into Egypt around 1800 B.C.E. At around 1300 B.C.E. the ones who moved back were know as Israelite23
7245358795Moses and MonotheismMoses believed that there was only one god named Yaweh and all other gods were just figments of their imaginations24
7245358796Assyrian and Babylonian ConquestsA series of conquest where the Assyrians and Babylonians juggle for power25
7245358797The Early Jewish CommunityA a group of small states proceeding the conquest of the Babylonian empire26
7245358798The Early PhoeniciansExisted solely as small city-states along the Mediterranean coast27
7245358799Phoenician Trade NetworksAt the time trade was primarily what they were known for. Early on they traded with neighbors through land but then added maritime trading to their main sources of income and fuel of their economy28
7245358800Alphabetic WritingThe Phoenicians developed a 22 character based alphabetic system that made written communication much easier compared with cuneiform writing29
7245358801Indo-European LanguagesMany languages that contain various similarities in vocabulary and grammatical structure.30
7245358802The Indo-European HomelandA region located in modern day Ukraine and South Russia. It was home to the beginning of the Indo-European languages31
7245358803HorsesWere first used as a source of food but after domesticated they were used for riding/travel32
7245358804The Nature of Indo-European MigrationsThe Indo-Europeans expanded very far out throughout the continent with the help of horses allowing quick transportation and diffusion of culture33
7245358805The HittitesA group of ancient Indo-Europeans who took over Anatolia34
7245358806War ChariotsA technological advancement to make battle easier35
7245358807Iron MetallurgyThe refinement of metalworking by the hitittes36
7245358808Indo-European Migrations to the EastMigrations of indo european speakers to the east37
7245358809Indo-European Migrations to the WestMigrations of indo european speakers to the south38
7245358810Indo-European Migrations to the SouthMigrations of indo european speakers to the east39
7245358811Early Sudanic AgricultureConsisted of cattle, sorghum , yams, goats and sheep40
7245358812Climatic ChangeA fluctuation of climate in northern Africa. (became much hotter)41
7245358813The Nile River ValleyA river that runs through East Africa that has served greatly in the development of several cultures and the trade of goods42
7245358814Early Agriculture in the Nile ValleyCrops in the Nile Valley mostly consisted of grains and animals included donkeys and cattle43
7245358815Political OrganizationThis served as a very important structure for the development and support for the large society that existed at the time44
7245358816MenesAn Egyptian conqueror/ruler45
7245358817The Archaic Period and the Old KingdomThe archaic period existed between (3100-2660 B.C.E.) and the Old Kingdom existed between (2660-2160 B.C.E.)46
7245358818Relations between Egypt and NubiaA competitive relationship between two empires one north and one south of each other, fighting for resources and control of the Nile river47
7245358819The Early Kingdom of KushA powerful African kingdom south of Egypt48
7245358820The Middle KingdomA.K.A. the Period of Reunification The period in the history of ancient Egypt between 2000 B.C.E. and 1700 B.C.E.49
7245358821The Hyhsos"Foreign Rulers" •Little information left •Horse Riding nomads •Military advantage over Egyptians from horse drawn chariots50
7245358822The New Kingdom•Prosperous and productive society •Agriculture surpluses supported a population of 4 million •Divided responsibilities and offices51
7245358823Egyptian ImperialismAfter expelling the hyhsos, Egyptians sought to prevent new invasions by seizing control of the regions that pose threats in the future52
7245358824The Revived Kingdom of KushAfter expelling the Hyhsos, Egyptians sought to prevent new invasions by seizing control of regions that pose threats in the future53
7245358825Cities of the Nile ValleyIn the Nile Valley, popultation clustered mostly in agricultural villages to trade with neighbors up and down the river. Cities emerged54
7245358826Social ClassesAncient cities were center of wealth, made the development of social distinctions. Anyone could attain high positions55
7245358827Patriarchal SocietyVested authority over public and private affairs in their men56
7245358828Bronze MetallurgyHyhsos relied on bronze weapons to impose their authority on the Nile Delta57
7245358829Iron MetallurgySouthern Nile societies mad up for their lack of bronze with the large scale production of iron58
7245358830TransportationCurrent take boats upper to lower Egypt on the Nile, while the winds can take boats from lower to upper Egypt59
7245358831Trade NetworksEfficient Transport = long distance trade60
7245358832Hieroglyphic WritingEgyptians supplemented pictographs with symbols representing sounds and ideas61
7245358833EducationFormal education & literacy brought handsome rewards in ancient Egypt62
7245358834Meroitic WritingNubian borrowed Egyptian hieroglyphs but usd them to rep. sounds63
7245358835Amon and ReAmon- associated with sun, creation, fertility, repoduce forces Re- sun god worshipped at Heliopolis64
7245358836Aten and MonotheismAten was the preferred monotheistic god by the Pharoh Amenhtep IV65
7245358837MummificationThe yearning for immortality explains the Egytian practice of mummifying the dead66
7245358838Cult f OsirisAccording to myths, Osiris' evil brother Seth murdered him and scattered his dismembered parts throughout the land but the victim's loyal wife, Isis , retrieved his parts and gave him a proper burial. Impressed by her devotion, the gods restored Osiris to life, but to an existence as god of the underworld.67
7245358839Nubian Religious BeliefsVery little written infromation survives. Lion- god apedemak- served as god of war for the kingdom of kush68
7245358840The BantuAmong the most influential people of Saharan Africa in ancient time were those who spoke Bantu languages69
7245358841Bantu MigrationsBy 3000 B.C.E. they were slowly spreading south into the west African forest, and after 2000 B.C.E. the expanded rapidly to the south toward the Congo River Basin and East toward the Great Lakes70
7245358842Iron and MigrationAfter about 1000 B.C.E., the pace of Bantu migrations quickened, as Bantu people began to produce iron tools weapons71
7245358843Spread of AgricultureBetween 1000 and 500 B.C.E., cultivators extended the cultivation of yams and grains deep into east and south aftica72
7245358844Religious BeliefsMonotheistic by 5000 B.C.E. Divine force good & evil spirits Nyamba "God"73
7245358845The Indus RiverWater form rain & melted snow carried silt unpredictable agriculture suppliment to the harrapan society74
7245358846Political OrganizationThere is little to no evidence left of political structure in in Harrapa75
7245358847Harappan and Mohenjo-DaroTwo main cities in the Harrapan societies that were well structured76
7245358848Specialized Labor & TradeAgriculture economy traded domestic and foreign pottery, tools, decorations, god,silver, copper traded by ships77
7245358849Social DistinctionsSocial distinctions rather than being based on roles wear based on wealth78
7245358850Fertility CultsHad a strong concern for fertility in women. They honored a fertility goddess79
7245358851Harappan DeclineAfter 1900 B.C.E. ecological Degradation deforestation erosion, less rain and other environmental issues80
7245358852The Early AryansThe Aryans strayed from an agricultural society and used horses and other pastoral animals as transportations81
7245358853The VedasNumerous Poems collection of religious works that spoke of the Aryan gods82
7245358854Vedic AgeMainly a term that identifies a time period where Aryans were in conflict with many indigenous Indian societies83
7245358855Aryan Migrations in IndiaDuring the early centuries of the Vedic age, Aryan groups settled in punjab84
7245358856Changing Political OrganizationAs the Aryans settled into permanent communities and began to rely more on agriculture than herding, they evolved more formal political institutions85
7245358857Caste & VarnaCaste identities developed gradually as the Aryans established settlements throughout India. Varna means color to refer to the major social classes86
7245358858Social Distinctions in the Late Vedic AgeThe 4 main varnas are priests, warriors, artisans and merchants, landless peasants and serfs87
7245358859Subcastes and JatiThe subcastes that you are put in depending on your occupation.88
7245358860Caste and Social MobilityThe social mobility in the caste system means that it is flexible .89
7245358861Lawbook of ManuProper moral behavior social relationships sex and gender relationships90
7245358862SatiPractice where a widow sacrifices herself to her dead husband to join him in the afterlife91
7245358863Aryan GodsMany gods for different natural environmental factors such as fire, dawn, the sky and the sun92
7245358864Ritual SacrificesMinor aspect of religion when people killed animals for their gods.93
7245358865SpiritualityAryans believed in the world, gods, and human beings. They were deep rooted in faith and sought to teach others94
7245358866The UpanshadsMeans "Sitting in front of" and is when disciples discuss religious and sacred problems95
7245358867Brahman, The Universal SoulFoundation for all things that exist96
7245358868Teachings of UpanishadsSouls temporarily go to heaven and are then reincarnated97
7245358869Religion and Vedic SocietyJust as Brahman theories about the origins of varna distinctions reflected Aryan society about 1000 B.C.E.98
7245358870The Yellow RiverThe Yellow River is a river that begins in east china that carries yellow silt. It has been a very influential river in the development of Chinese dynasties and civilizations.99

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