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code of law a written legal system of laws
alluvial made up of soil left behind by floodwaters
city state a city and near by commuinty that share an independent goverment
mesopotamia area surrounding the tigris and euphrates river vallys
The development of Hummurabi’s Code is proof that Mesopotamia gave rise to civilization
When river waters recede after floods, the uncovered soil is described as alluvial
Having a ziggurat signified that a Sumerian city was large and important.
What was the impact of the political and legal ideas found in Hammurabi’s Code? The Code served as a model for justice and influenced law making in other societies.
What empire did Hammurabi rule over? Babylonia
Human dwellings in early Mesopotamia were made of mud and grass
The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of history’s oldest surviving works of literature.
The most important purpose of irrigation was to preserve scarce water supplies
Hammurabi’s Code is important because it was the first code of laws to be written.
Which geographic features gave rise to early civilization? rivers
The Fertile Crescent is named after its shape
Sumerians were the first people of Mesopotamia to use the plow.
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are part of what region? the Fertile Crescent
Egyptian civilization was centered along the nile river
griculture flourished, because the river flooded
the river flooded each June, leaving behind rich alluvial soil ,
which had the nutrients needed for plants to grow bigger and stronger. Egypt's main crops were papyrus, used to make paper
Egypt's main crops were papyrus, used to make paper , and barley, used to make beer
King Menes _______ upper and lower Egypt united
King Menes united upper and lower Egypt, founded the capital city of Memphis, and established the first Egyptian dynasty
Egyptian pharaohs, like Menes, were also believed to be gods; this form of government, in which political leaders are also religious figures, is called a theocracy
the great pyramids wer constructed in the old kingdom
prosperity and trade increaded,canal constructed to red sea,kingdom fell to hyksos invaders. in the middle kingdom
In which way was the New Kingdom different from the Old and Middle Kingdoms? The territory of the empire greatly expanded.
What form of government was represented by Egyptian pharaohs, in that they were both political leaders and religious figures? theocracy
When King Menes united the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt by establishing a succession of rulers from the same family, he founded the first Egyptian dynasty.
In addition to being the leader of Egypt, what role did the pharaoh play? god
The New Kingdom began under the rule of Ahmose. What did he accomplish that allowed for the emergence of the New Kingdom? He drove out foreign invaders.
Which caused the decline of Ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom? pharaohs losing power
When King Menes united the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt by establishing a succession of rulers from the same family, he founded the first Egyptian dynasty.
How did the development of efficient agricultural practices, including understanding the Nile River’s flooding patterns, change Egyptian work life? Efficient agricultural practices made the workforce available for other endeavors
How did cataracts in the Nile River make transportation difficult? Cataracts’ shallow depth and rushing water made the river impassable.
Which achievement allowed the Middle Kingdom to enjoy great prosperity? improving trade and transportation
When the Nile River flooded every June, what was left behind when the water receded that allowed the civilization to flourish? a rich layer of soil
the symbol Egyptian hieroglyph pr means "house," and the symbol Egyptian hieroglyph ankh means "life." When these symbols are combined Translated into English, this means "house of life,"place to store documents. what is the most likely modern meaning of library
rosetta stone a monument used by scientist to deciphor the meaning of hieroglyphics
hieroglyphics the Egyptian system of writing that is based on picture symbols
theocracy goverment in which the polictical leader is also a religious leader
mummification a process of preserving a bodyto prevent decay
afterlife life after death
What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve? commemorating a pharaoh
Pyramids were designed to be tombs.
What purpose did temples serve in ancient Egypt? They were the houses of the gods.
Ancient Egypt had a social hierarchy. If the hierarchy had five levels, with the pharaoh at the top, at which level were artisans and scribes? the third (middle) tier
In Egyptian culture, what role did temples most likely play in everyday religious practice and community life? Temples played a small role. Only religious leaders could enter temples, so people worshipped elsewhere.
Which text has provided the greatest insight into Egyptian burial practices? the Book of the Dead
Ancient Egypt was a polytheistic society. What does this mean? Egyptians worshipped many gods.
Was social mobility likely for scribes during the Old and Middle Kingdom eras? No. Scribes usually inherited their positions from their fathers.
Which statement best explains why ancient Egypt is considered a theocracy? The pharaoh was the gods’ representative on Earth.
According to ancient Egyptian beliefs, which best describes the afterlife? life after death
What was the purpose of mummification? preserving the body for the afterlife
For how many pharaohs was each pyramid constructed? one
How is the Rosetta Stone key to modern-day understanding of ancient Egypt? The Rosetta Stone allowed for the interpretation of hieroglyphs.
What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve? commemorating a pharaoh
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