Ancient Middle East & Egypt

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

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

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

Switched from barter to money economy:

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

Created ironworking:

What do historians call the spreading of the Jewish people?

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

Which early Empire became known as the fiercest fighting forces?

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

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

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

First Empire in History:

Egyptian Civilization Flourished:

Who was the first female pharaoh? 

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

Pyramid age:

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

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

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

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

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

Time of Turbulence: (Egypt)

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

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

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

Known for their strong and disciplined military:

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

Created laws - Hammurabi's Code: