WH Chapter 2: Early Civilizations

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

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

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

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

Also known as "The Age of the Pharaoh"

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

Persia, geographically, refers to modern-day

Jesus and his disciples probably spoke

Where did the Phoenicians mainly trade?

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

The religion of ancient Persia was

The study of the stars and planets is known as

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

Sargon rose to power in what Sumerian city-state?

The god of Zoroastrianism is called

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

The center for international trade was

Who was believed to be the originators of the alphabet?

Hammurabi was best known for his

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

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

Where were the 10 Commandments revealed to Moses?

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

What Biblical story does the Epic of Gilgamesh mirror?

The sacred book of Zoroastrianism is called the

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

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

Also known as "The Age of the Empire"

Also known as "The Age of the People"

Which of the following inventions is credited to the Egyptians?