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What was a primary industry for most of the Dilmun population?
What was a primary industry for most of the Dilmun population?
- Metalworking
- Pearl diving (correct)
- Pottery
- Agriculture
Which trade was Dilmun civilization known to monopolize?
Which trade was Dilmun civilization known to monopolize?
- Textile trade
- Silver trade
- Copper trade (correct)
- Spice trade
Which regions were connected through the Dilmun civilization?
Which regions were connected through the Dilmun civilization?
- Siberia and Southeast Asia
- Central Asia and the Mediterranean
- Europe and North Africa
- Mesopotamia and the Indus (correct)
What form of documentation did the Dilmun civilization rely on?
What form of documentation did the Dilmun civilization rely on?
Who subjected the Dilmun civilization to authority?
Who subjected the Dilmun civilization to authority?
Study Notes
Dilmun Civilization
- Existed for over three thousand years
- Founded by Semites from the Arabian Peninsula
- Included Bahrain and the eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula
- Served as a commercial and civilization mediator between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley Civilization
- Connected with India, Persia, and East Africa
- Relied on round seals and weights for notary documents
- Monopolized the copper trade and controlled the industry sector
- Most of the population worked in pearl diving and fishing
Alexander the Great and Dilmun
- Alexander the Great took control of India and Persia in 326 BC
- Attempted to create a sea route between East and West to control trade
- Sent a naval campaign to explore the Arabian Gulf
- Two ships arrived at Taylos
- Dilmun was subjected to the authority of Akkadian Sargon
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Description
This quiz explores the fascinating history of the Dilmun Civilization, including its geographical significance and trade connections. Additionally, it covers Alexander the Great's influence on the region and his attempts to establish trade routes. Test your knowledge of this ancient civilization and its interactions with powerful empires.
