Chapter 2-3 Rulers

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  • 3407 BCE

    Menes

    Menes
    -United the Lower and Upper parts of Egypt through conquest. -Founded the city of Memphis and the First Dynasty. -Also, the first historical king based upon written records.
  • 2334 BCE

    Sargon

    Sargon
    • The first ruler to create a permanent army.
    • Conquered all of northern Mesopotamia and Sumer.
    • Formed the first-ever empire.
    • Kept several aspects of Sumerian society including the power of the priesthood. -Eventually helped spread Sumerian culture.
  • 1792 BCE

    Hammurabi

    Hammurabi
    • United all of Mesopotamia which was called the Babylonian Empire.
    • Great warrior as well as an able ruler.
    • Increased trade, oversaw building projects, and improved the tax system.
    • Most known for "Hammurabi's Code" which consists of 282 laws regarding consequences, trade, as well as many other topics.
  • 1507 BCE

    Hapsetsput

    Hapsetsput
    • Second historically confirmed female pharaoh.
    • Most successful female ruler who ruled for at least 15 years.
    • One of her greatest accomplishments was expanding the trade route.
    • During her rule she launched a building program.
  • 1333 BCE

    King Tut

    King Tut
    • Reversed his father's tumultuous religious reforms.
    • Only ruled Egypt as a Pharoah for ten years.
    • Helped restore traditional Egyptian art and religion.
    • Also issued a decree to restore privileges, images, temples, and personnel of the old gods.
    • His legacy was mainly negated by his successors.
  • 1279 BCE

    Ramses II

    Ramses II
    • Led the Eygptian army against several enemies including the Nubians, Libyans, Hittians, and Syrians.
    • Started ruling younger and ended up being ruler for 67 years.
    • Advanced the military and expanded upon the Egyptian empire.
    • Built lots of monuments and temples compared to any other pharaohs.
  • 1046 BCE

    Saul

    Saul
    • Was originally chosen for his military leadership.
    • Written in the Bible described as a troubled ruler who never got his people's full support.
    • United tribes and defeated enemies such as the Amalekites, Ammonites, Philistines, and Moabites.
  • 970 BCE

    Solomen

    Solomen
    • During his rule, Israel reached its height of influence and wealth.
    • Traded with the Near East that homed other powers. -Built a wondrous temple in Jerusalem with the wealth he obtained through trade.
  • 744 BCE

    Piankhi

    Piankhi
    • King of Cush from about 750 to 719 BCE.
    • Invaded Egypt from the South.
    • Helped end petty kingdoms of the 23rd dynasty.
    • One of Kush’s most successful military leaders.
  • 605 BCE

    Nebuchadnezzar II

    Nebuchadnezzar II
    • Known for being both a great warrior and architect builder.
    • Captured Jerusalem's people and made them slaves in Babylonian.
    • He built palaces, temples, and many other architectural wonders. The Hanging Gardens being the most famous.
    • During his rule, the people made advances in astronomy. They charted the stars' positions to help track weather, political, and economic events.
  • 522 BCE

    Darius

    Darius
    • Made changes to the Persian government such as surrounding the kingship with ritual and ceremony.
    • A very arrogant and cocky ruler. This tended to intimidate other empires.
    • Had satraps help him rule since the empire was so large.
    • Darius's reforms eventually strengthened the Persian economy.
    • Built roads throughout the empire which increased trade.