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King Hiram I

Earth and Its People: Chapter 3 The Cosmopolitan Middle East Overview Known as ?cosmopolitan era? because it was a time of widely shared cultures and lifestyles Diplomatic relations increased flow of goods and ideas Western Asia Mesopotamia divided into two political zones Babylonia-South Assyria-North Kassite Dynasty (Kassites-people from Zagros) came to power in Babylon after Hammurabi Dynasty ?Old Assyrian? kingdom shows importance of trade routes connecting Mesopotamia to Anatolia and the Syria-Palestine Coast ?Middle Assyrian? kingdom engages in campaigns of conquest Hittites came to power in Anatolia(Present day Turkey) Capital-Hatusha believed to be the creators of making tools and weapons of iron Kept iron tools a secret- provided both military and economic advantages

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AP World History Chapter 03 Test Name: 1. Which of the following is not one of the advantages of iron over bronze? [A] Iron is easier to obtain. [B] There are many potential sources of iron ore. [C] Iron is more decorative. [D] Iron is a single metal. [E] Iron has a harder edge. 2. The Late Bronze Age in the Middle East was a ?cosmopolitan era? because [A] it was primarily an urban-based society. [B] different groups of people remained isolated. [C] people did not travel [D] people only associated with people like themselves. [E] elements of the culture were widely shared. 3. The foremost power in Anatolia from 1700 to 1200 B.C.E. was the [A] Medes. [B] Assyrians. [C] Kassites. [D] Hittites. [E] Babylonians.

Chapter 4

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The Mediterranean and Middle East 2000-500 B.C.E Tunisia dominated the commerce of the western Med. for centuries Migration of Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age peoples Iron Age: period during which iron was the primary metal for tools and weapons used iron instead of bronze The Cosmopolitan Middle East (purple) Outsiders that invaded Mesopotamia and Egypt were ejected; conditions of stability and prosperity restored Number of large states dominated controlled the smaller states and kinship groups fought for control of valuable commodities and trade routes Late Bronze Age was a ?cosmopolitan? era of widely shared cultures Diplomatic relations; commercial contacts between states fostered (+goods, ideas) Elite groups shared similar values ???^ Nubia and Aegean Sea

Early Beginnings

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Early Civilizations Egyptians Overview of Ancient Egypt Early inhabitants (Neolithic's) called the land Kemet Renamed Egypt by the Greeks The Nile River Valley (annual floods) World?s Longest River ? flows from South to North Two Kingdoms by 4,000 BCE Lower Kingdom in the North Upper Kingdom in the South 3000 BCE ? Narmer (Menes) invaded Lower Egypt Marked the first Egyptian Dynasty Three Egyptian Dynasties The Old Kingdom (2700-2200 BCE) Established a theocracy (god-king) Built pyramids to honor god-kings (mummification) The Middle Kingdom (2050-1700 BCE) Egypt was reunited after a time of upheaval The capital was moved to Thebes Were invaded by the Hyksos (from Western Asia) The New Kingdom (1600-1200 BCE) Egyptians overthrew the Hyksos ? led by Ahmose

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Early Civilizations Egyptians Overview of Ancient Egypt Early inhabitants (Neolithic's) called the land Kemet Renamed Egypt by the Greeks The Nile River Valley (annual floods) World?s Longest River ? flows from South to North Two Kingdoms by 4,000 BCE Lower Kingdom in the North Upper Kingdom in the South 3000 BCE ? Narmer (Menes) invaded Lower Egypt Marked the first Egyptian Dynasty Three Egyptian Dynasties The Old Kingdom (2700-2200 BCE) Established a theocracy (god-king) Built pyramids to honor god-kings (mummification) The Middle Kingdom (2050-1700 BCE) Egypt was reunited after a time of upheaval The capital was moved to Thebes Were invaded by the Hyksos (from Western Asia) The New Kingdom (1600-1200 BCE) Egyptians overthrew the Hyksos ? led by Ahmose

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Early Civilizations Egyptians Overview of Ancient Egypt Early inhabitants (Neolithic's) called the land Kemet Renamed Egypt by the Greeks The Nile River Valley (annual floods) World?s Longest River ? flows from South to North Two Kingdoms by 4,000 BCE Lower Kingdom in the North Upper Kingdom in the South 3000 BCE ? Narmer (Menes) invaded Lower Egypt Marked the first Egyptian Dynasty Three Egyptian Dynasties The Old Kingdom (2700-2200 BCE) Established a theocracy (god-king) Built pyramids to honor god-kings (mummification) The Middle Kingdom (2050-1700 BCE) Egypt was reunited after a time of upheaval The capital was moved to Thebes Were invaded by the Hyksos (from Western Asia) The New Kingdom (1600-1200 BCE) Egyptians overthrew the Hyksos ? led by Ahmose

Works of Art Chapter 2

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Naram-Sin of Akkad

Title: Modern Warka Date: 3200-3000 BCE Culture/Period: Sumerian Context: temple Patron: temple was to Anu but work did not have a patron Artist: Materials: mud bricks 4 stories above street level Bottom base is a ziggurat Temple (worship to gods) is on top Religious and government purposes Select leaders were only allowed to go to the temple Title: Modern Tell Asmar Date: 2700 BCE Culture/Period: Sumerian Context: hold beakers for religious rites, symbolized constant praying, votive offering Found underneath floorboards in a temple Patron: Artist: 2 ? feet War Side Title: Tell Muqayyar, STANDARD OF UR Date: 2600 BCE Culture/Period: Sumerian Context: Patron: Artist: Found in a tomb in a royal cemetery Materials: lapis lazuli and red limestone Peace Side

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THE FERTILE CRESCENT I. Geography A. The Fertile Crescent begins at the Isthmus of Suez, extends northward along the eastern end of the Mediterranean and swings in a half circle south of the highlands of Asia Minor and Armenia. It then curves southeastward ending at the Persian Gulf. B. Because it is shaped like a new moon, it is called a Crescent. C. The Fertile Crescent, like Egypt, was surrounded by deserts and mountains. 1. The areas were not as barren as those around Egypt. 2. Tribes of herdsmen lived in these areas and from time to time invaded the Fertile Crescent. D. The Tigris-Euphrates River Valley was the site of the earliest civilizations. 1. The Valley had various names throughout history. a. The Greeks called the northern part Mesopotamia (?between rivers?)

Non Western Art Summary

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Stupa

Sumer

Non Western Art Ancient Near Eastern Art SABHAP: (Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Hittite, Assyrian, Persian) Ziggurats Invention if writing: ziggurats Often used hierarchy of scale Primary Focus Sumerian: worship Gods & power Akkadian: deification of the king Babylonian: focus on law and rules, protection Hittite: - (impressive buildings), no primary focus indicated Assyrian: influence rule of king Persian: glorify country & ruler Major works: Sumerian: Standard of Ur, Soundbox of a Lyre, Gudea Akkadian: Victory Stele of Naram-Sin Babylonian: Stele of Hammurabi Hittite: Lion Gate Assyrian: Lamassu, Lion Hunt Persian: Palace at Persepolis Egyptian Art Separated into three periods: Old Kingdom (2575-2134) Middle Kingdom (2040-1640) New Kingdom (1550-1070)

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Assyrian/Syriac people

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