WH Chapter 2: Early Civilizations

Where did the Phoenicians mainly trade?

Who was the ruler during the height of the "New Babylonian Empire"?

Which of the following nations was referred to as the "crossroads of civilization"?

Persia, geographically, refers to modern-day

Jesus and his disciples probably spoke

T/F: Lower Egypt refers to the northern portion of Ancient Egypt.

Also known as "The Age of the Pharaoh"

Where were the 10 Commandments revealed to Moses?

The religion of ancient Persia was

The Persian government divided conquered territory into ______________ for more effective and organized rule.

Who was believed to be the originators of the alphabet?

Which empire had a reputation of cruelty, fierceness, & deportation?

Who is credited for establishing coinage as a means for exchange, replacing the barter system?

Also known as "The Age of the People"

The Hebrews appealed to King ________________ and asked him to lower their taxes.

The sacred book of Zoroastrianism is called the

The first known form of writing was ________, and is credited to the ________.

What was the "go-between" language of the Fertile Crescent?

The study of the stars and planets is known as

Which of the following describes the treatment of the peoples conquered by the Persians?

Who is credited with teaching the Egyptians the "art of war"?

Sargon rose to power in what Sumerian city-state?

Also known as "The Age of the Empire"

Which of the following inventions is credited to the Egyptians?

The center for international trade was

Hammurabi was best known for his

The god of Zoroastrianism is called

What describes the interpretation of events based on the position of the stars?

T/F: Upper Egypt refers to the northern portion of ancient Egypt.

What Biblical story does the Epic of Gilgamesh mirror?