Posted: September 16th, 2015

Development of Mesopotamian societies

Social Studies Georgia Performance Standards:

SSWH1: The student will analyze the origins, structures, and interactions of complex societies in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean from 3500 BCE to 500 BCE.
a. Describe the development of Mesopotamian societies; include the religious, cultural, economic, and political facets of society, with attention to Hammurabi’s law code.
b. Describe the relationship of religion and political authority in Ancient Egypt.
c. Explain the development of monotheism; include the concepts developed by the ancient Hebrews, and Zoroastrianism.
d. Describe early trading networks in the Eastern Mediterranean; include the
impact Phoenicians had on the Mediterranean World.
e. Explain the development and importance of writing; include cuneiform, hieroglyphics, and the Phoenician alphabet.

 
Test:
1. What dynasties ruled during what is called the Old Kingdom (2755-2255 bc)? Answer: 3rd-6th
2. Where was the capital of the Old Kingdom? Answer: Memphis
3. Who was Zoser’s architect who build the first monumental structure out of stone blocks instead of mud brick? Answer: Imhotep
4. Who built the first true pyramid at Dashor? Answer: King Snefru
5. Who built the Great Pyramid at Giza? Answer: Khufu
6. Who was the Egyptian’s Sun God? Answer: Ra
7. Which ruler introduced the sun god Ra to the Egyptian religion? Answer: Radjedef
8. What were the Egyptian rulers called? Answer: Pharaohs
9. What dynastied mark the Golden Age of Egyptian power and government? Answer: 3rd-6th
10. Who reunified the South and North during the 11th dynasty? Answer: Mentuhotep II
11. What were the nomes? Answer: districts
12. True or false: The Pharoahs were considered gods? Answer: true
13. Who conquered Egypt in the early part of the 17th century BC and founded the 15th Dynasty? Answer: the Hyksos
14. Who introduced the horse and the chariot to Egypt? Answer: the Hyksos
15. Who finally subdued the Hyksos to reunite Egypt under one dynasty? Answer: Amhose I
16. Who built the first tomb in the Valley of the Kings? Answer: Thutmose I
17. What was the burial site used by Egyptian rulers of the New Kingdom period (1570-1070 BC) called? Answer: the valley of the kinds
18. Why did the Pharaohs start to build their tombs in the Valley of the Kings underground? Answer: to prevent tomb robbers
19. How many tombs have been found at the Valley of the Kings? Answer: 34
20. What is Ancient Egyptian writing called? Answer: hieroglyphics
21. Where were the royal wives buried? Answer: at the valley of the queens
22. Whose tomb was discovered in 1922 which still had over 5000 items? Answer: Tutankhamen
23. What was unique about Hatshepsut? Answer: she was a woman pharaoh
24. What was the name of the primary Theban god? Answer: Aman
25. Who ruled for nearly 67 years during the Ramesside Period and was responsible for much construction at Luxor and Karnak? Answer: Ramses II
26. Who conquered Egypt in 332bc and put Ptolemy I into power? Answer: Alexander the great
27. Who was the last great ruler of the Ptolemaic line? Answer: Cleopatra VII
28. Who did Cleopatra VII try to align herself with to maintain power? Answer: Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony
29. How did Cleopatra die? Answer: suicide
30. Who ruled Egypt for nearly 7 centuries after Cleopatra VII’s death? Answer: Rome
31. What was the paper that the scribes wrote on called? Answer: Papyrus
32. Who was the god of the earth? Answer: Geb
33. Who was god of the sky? Answer: Nut
34. After Osiris was killed and embalmed by the god Anubis; what did Osiris become king of? Answer: the netherworld
35. What god defeated Set in a great battle and became king of the earth? Answer: Horus
36. What was Isis god of? Answer: fertility
37. Who founded the city of Alexandria? Answer: alexander the great
38. Which of the following is not considered an Egyptian contribution to architecture? Answer: Arch
39. How many 2.5 metric ton blocks did it take to build the Great Pyramid of Khofu? Answer: 2.3 million
40. What was the purpose of the Pyramids? Answer: preserve the bodies of the Pharaohs for eternityDo you want your assignment written by the best essay experts? Then look no further. Our team of experienced writers are on standby to deliver to you a quality written paper as per your specified instructions. Order Now, and enjoy an amazing discount!!