WH Chapter 4: First Age of Empires

Why did Kush move its capital from Napata to Meroe?

This Assyrian ruler claimed to have conquered 89 cities and 820 villages

In conquering and ruling over others, what separated the Persians from the Assyrians?

This Persian ruler conquered Egypt c. 520 B.C. Destroyed temples, and only ruled for 8 years. Left empire in chaos.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this was built for one of Nebuchadnezzar's wives and located in Babylon

This Persian ruler was a genius administrator; divided empire into 20 provinces

Which of the following was NOT something Darius instituted to unify the Persian empire?

What was a satrap?

1,000 years after Hammurabi, this ruler restored Babylon under the Neo-Babylon empire (Hint: Bricks had his name)

Which Egyptian ruler was in control during the height of the Egyptian empire? (Hint: May have killed his stepmother...)

Between 950 and 730 B.C., Pharaohs from this region controlled Egypt.

This was the location for most New Kingdom pharaoh's tombs.

Ancient Egypt was ruled by these "asiatic invaders" from 1640-1570 B.C.

Which religion took root in the Persian empire during the 6th century B.C. before moving both east and west?

What was the goal of the Chinese philosopher Confucius?

The Assyrians established ________, a walled city on the banks of the Tigris River

This Persian noble came to power via the Ten Thousand Immortals around 522 B.C.

Daoism is...

Persian ruler most known for his religious tolerance (conquered the largest territory; father of Cambyses II)

Who was the most influencial philosopher in Ancient China? (Respect; 5 relationships)

How did the Assyrians treat captured peoples?

This Kushite ruler established what is now known as Egypt's 25th dynasty (751-671 B.C.)

Which of these was NOT a New Kingdom ruler of Egypt discussed in Chapter 4?

What was significant about Hatshepsut?