Chapter 1&2 Test

Cuneiform

3000 BCE

Cuniform was a wedge shape form of writing that finally allowed for complex ideas to be written down and explained. This form of writing also led to future forms of writing. Cuniform let people keep records of events and everyday activities.

Mathematics and Astronomy

3000 BCE

The Sumerians created a number system of 60 that allowed for multiplication, subtraction, and forms of geometry. They also applied their system to the stars to create a calendar year. That all helped form today's mathematics and our current calendar.

The Construction of the Great Pyramids

2540 BCE

The Great Pyramids took over 20 years to build with around 100,000 Egyptians helping along the way. This construction allowed Ejyp to show just how powerful they were. It was also a place where kings were buried. This was to show other nations just how powerful Egypt was.

Hammurabi's Code

1792 BCE

Hammurabi was a leader that applied the eye for an eye analogy into his own laws. Those laws were set in place for his people to follow. It was one of the first times where a law was applied over a dynasty.

The End of the Egyptian Empire

1070 BCE

In 1070 BC the Egyptian empire had finally ended after around 2030 years of existence. This is a big deal because generally speaking the Egyptians were once very powerful and something to be feared, but instead they were now being conquered and ruled by surrounding nations. Those nations now had a shot at gaining that power Egypt held.

King Solomon

970 BCE

King Solomon's reign had a great impact on the Hebrews and their religion. While in power he not only strengthened and grew Israel, but he also built the Temple in Jerusalem to hold the Ark of the Covenant and be a center of their religion which is even remembered today through the Old Testament. While he was king, Israel was at its height in power as well.

Phoenician Alphabet

800 BCE

The Phoenician Alphabet, although not used today, is an instrumental part of what created our current alphabet. This alphabet was eventually used by the Greeks and then the Romans which leads directly to the currently used alphabet that we all know and love.

International Trading

800 BCE

The Phoenicians in around 800 BC were the largest international traders of goods that were around at that time. This framework set away for future trade based civilizations to grow off of.

Cyrus the Great

559 BCE

Cyrus the Great was the main person that helped the Persian Empire to grow so large. While in power he took over surrounding areas and allowed for those he conquered to keep their ways of life. This was a model that was used by other kings that proceeded him.

Fall of Babylon

539 BCE

Babylon was another great place where powerful people once ruled. Less than 100 years before Cyrus took Babylon it was a magnificent city for the Chaldeans and even held one of the seven current ancient wonders of the world. The fall of Babylon yet again proved the Persian Empires' power.