Ancient Middle East & Egypt

What was the area that stretches in an arc from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea? 

First Empire in History:

Who is given credit as the first King to write down laws to be followed?

After Saul, the first king of Israel united the 12 tribes, __________ established _________ as its national capital.

Whom did the Pharaoh's rely on to supervise the government in Egypt?

Time of Turbulence: (Egypt)

What was the key to the rise of civilization in the Mesopotamia area? 

A big difference of the ancient Israelites was that they were _________________, believing that there was only one God. 

Who lead the Israelites out of Egypt to their promised land of Canaan? 

Switched from barter to money economy:

Who is considered the father of the Israelites because God made a covenant with him? 

What do historians call the spreading of the Jewish people?

Who is given credit for the perhaps the first known writing system called cuneiform?

What did the ancient Greeks call the valley in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers? 

What civilization is given credit for learning how to extract Iron to use in tools and weapons?

Created laws - Hammurabi's Code:

What river allowed Egypt to develop and become perhaps the greatest Empire in the Middle east?

Known for their strong and disciplined military:

Which King brought Babylon to power and is credited for the rebuilding of the empire and the famous Hanging Gardens?

Who was the first female pharaoh? 

Created ironworking:

Egyptian Civilization Flourished:

The fall of Babylon to the armies of Cyrus the Great lead to the rise of which Empire? 

Persia's economy was the first know ____________ economy, different than the established barter type that had been used.

Pyramid age:

The Persian Empire is given credit for creating government through various departments run by appointed rulers:

Which of the following is NOT something the Sumerians invented to influence our culture today? 

When Sargon conquered Akaad, this was known as the first ______ in the world.

Which early Empire became known as the fiercest fighting forces?