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85,858 BCE
Cuneiform
Cuneiform was the form of writing used when record keeping first came into the picture. Cuneiform was made up of lines of various lengths and sizes. -
10,000 BCE
Old Stone Age
Humans were nomadic hunter-gatherers. They followed herds of animals constantly. They used simple stone tools and learned how to make and utilize fire. Reed, K. (2021). Paleo/Neo. Lecture. -
8000 BCE
Jericho
Jericho was one of the first permanent settlements. It's located on West Bank near Jerusalem. It was built around 8,000-10,000 BCE. Theres a huge wall surrounding it. Reed, K. (2021). Early Artifacts. Lecture. -
3100 BCE
Egyptian gods/anubis
Egypt was polytheistic. So that means they believed in more than one god.The god Anubis played an important role in the afterlife called "the weighing of the heart". He was also the god of death and could curse anyone who messed with. the tombs of the dead. He accompanied dead kings in the afterlife. -
3000 BCE
New Stone Age
The new stone age was from 10,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE. Around this time humans started to domesticate plants and animals so there were no need to continue with the hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Dogs were domesticated to help herd animals. Reed, K. (2021). Paleo/Neo. Lecture. -
2700 BCE
The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh was the first known piece of literature dated back around 2700 BCE. The epic features a king names Gilgamesh that interacts with with the gods he believes in and his people. The Mesopotamian goods make a friend named Enkidu to keep him busy. One of their actions to go on a quest for fame and glory upsets the Mesopotamian gods and Enkidu dies. Feeling bereft from his loss, Gilgamesh becomes very sad and lonely and ends up having a fear of dying. -
1750 BCE
Hammurabi's Code
The Hammurabi's Code was a set of 282 oddly specific set of rules created by Ancient Mesopotamian ruler, Hammurabi. Hammurabi had claimed that the gods sent him to rule Babylon and "get rid of filth". His rules mostly centered around the "eye for an eye" rule. Like if you did something that same thing was done to you. Well, that and the laws where he just flat out put someone to death for trading good and services without a witness there to see the trade. -
1000 BCE
scribes
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Australopithecus Afarensis
The Australopithecus Afarensis was the first hominid. It was bi pedal so it stood and walked upright, on two feet. They were found in Great Rift Valley, Africa in 1924. They lived about 3-4 million years ago. Reed, K. (2021). Early Man. Lecture. -
Homo Habilis
The Homo Habilis was known as the "handy man". They were the first to use stone tools. They were found in Tanzania in 1960. Reed, K. (2021). Early Man. Lecture. -
My Birthday
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Homo sapiens
Homo sapiens are the only hominid left in the world. They are the most responsible for cave paintings. Reed, K. (2021). Early Man. Lecture. -
Greek religion
Ancient Greek mythology is my favorite subject to talk about. Greeks relied on myths to explain religion and the world. the myths are made up of 12 gods and goddesses. Their roles in these myths range from the creator gods to gods of war. The gods and goddesses are rumored to hang out in mount Olympus. -
Sparta
Sparta was an oligarchy governmental society circles around farming and conquering. They were known for their armed forces and cruelness. Their women were able to own property and join the armed forces, unlike Athens. They had a council of elders, all males ago 30 and over, to choose ephors every year to watch over the kings. -
Founding of Rome
The story of Rome started when the Roman god of war, Mars, grew fearful that his twins sons might one day overthrow him. The tins Romulis and Remus got sent to drift down the Tiber river and there they were saved by a wolf from drowning. The wolf nursed them as her own. they wanted to build a city but could not agree where it should be built. Romulis killed remus and named it Rome. -
roman culture
Rome got most of its culture from other places. Alphabet from the Etruscans, Gods from Greece, olives and wine from the Phoenicians, arches and domes from the Etruscans and language from Latins. -
the first punic war
The punic wars were a series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage. The first punic war was fought in 264 BCE. Both sides were fighting over farmland in Sicily. Romans won by turning a naval battle into a land one by colliding the ships. They knew they couldn't handle them in the water so they made their own land to fight on. -
second punic war
The second punic war occurs in 218 BCE. It featured Hannibal and his famed elephant army. Hannibal leads his expedition through the Alps to attack Rome but Rome sends soldiers to attack Carthage forcing Hannibal to retreat. -
Third punic war
The third punic war happened in 149 BCE. Carthage was wiped off of the map due to the Romans attack, pillage and burn the city to the ground. After all of the punic wars, it allowed Rome to travel into Northern Africa, Spain, Asia Minor and islands of the Mediterranean Sea. -
earliest Greeks
The earliest greek civilizations were then Minoans and the Mycenaeans. The Minoans were based on the island of Crete.Mycenaeans controlled Crete and mainland Greece from around 1600 to 1200 BCE. The entire Minoan society was built around trade. They disappeared around 1400. It.s suspected that they were weakened by tried and defeated by Mycenaeans. -
Athens vs. Sparta
The two most powerful city states went to war around 430 BCE. This was called The Peloponnesian War. Sparta feared the growth of Athens and felt the only way to keep power was to go to war with Athens. Sparta won by capturing the Athenian fleet in the Hellespont so they had no choice but to surrender. -
Athens
Athens was a democratic government, however only male citizens could vote. Council 500 members chosen by lottery but open to any citizen, rich or poor, to debate and propose laws. Life in Athens was based around arts, education and honoring the gods.