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The geography of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan was characterized by fertile river valleys surrounded by harsh deserts.
The geography of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan was characterized by fertile river valleys surrounded by harsh deserts.
True (A)
Kush developed a massive trade network that extended as far as Australia.
Kush developed a massive trade network that extended as far as Australia.
False (B)
The annual flooding of the Nile River made the surrounding land infertile.
The annual flooding of the Nile River made the surrounding land infertile.
False (B)
Canaan was located along the Mediterranean coast of the Middle West.
Canaan was located along the Mediterranean coast of the Middle West.
The civilization in Mesopotamia set many important precedents, including advanced agriculture and architecture.
The civilization in Mesopotamia set many important precedents, including advanced agriculture and architecture.
Kush's economy was one of the first to be almost entirely dependent on agriculture.
Kush's economy was one of the first to be almost entirely dependent on agriculture.
The people of ancient Mesopotamia developed formal systems of math and writing.
The people of ancient Mesopotamia developed formal systems of math and writing.
Judges in various societies could have been priests, rulers, or elected officials.
Judges in various societies could have been priests, rulers, or elected officials.
Geography does not affect cultures in the modern world.
Geography does not affect cultures in the modern world.
The Jordan River was crucial for the development of agriculture in Canaan.
The Jordan River was crucial for the development of agriculture in Canaan.
The Code of Hammurabi was developed approximately 300 years after the Code of Ur-Nammu.
The Code of Hammurabi was developed approximately 300 years after the Code of Ur-Nammu.
The Code of Hammurabi was the first law code to establish a specific standard of proof.
The Code of Hammurabi was the first law code to establish a specific standard of proof.
Hammurabi's code was etched onto a stone stele and clay tablets.
Hammurabi's code was etched onto a stone stele and clay tablets.
The Akkadian Empire ended shortly after the invention of the first law code.
The Akkadian Empire ended shortly after the invention of the first law code.
Sargon of Akkad was the first to establish an empire in Mesopotamia.
Sargon of Akkad was the first to establish an empire in Mesopotamia.
The Babylonian Empire is particularly remembered for the construction of the Hanging Gardens and the Babylonian captivity of the Jews.
The Babylonian Empire is particularly remembered for the construction of the Hanging Gardens and the Babylonian captivity of the Jews.
The Mesopotamian pantheon was characterized by a monotheistic structure.
The Mesopotamian pantheon was characterized by a monotheistic structure.
In early Mesopotamia, priests determined commercial trade decisions as agents of the gods.
In early Mesopotamia, priests determined commercial trade decisions as agents of the gods.
The Code of Ur-Nammu is the oldest known written law code.
The Code of Ur-Nammu is the oldest known written law code.
Aramaic became the prevalent language during the Babylonian Empire.
Aramaic became the prevalent language during the Babylonian Empire.
Flashcards
Geography's Importance
Geography's Importance
Geography significantly influences the development of civilizations through resources and landscape.
Egypt
Egypt
An ancient civilization along the Nile River, known for its fertile land and resources.
Nile River
Nile River
A major African river that floods annually, providing fertile land for agriculture in Egypt.
Kush
Kush
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Canaan
Canaan
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Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia
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Law Codes
Law Codes
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Trade Networks
Trade Networks
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Agriculture's Role
Agriculture's Role
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Cultural Influence
Cultural Influence
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Code of Ur-Nammu
Code of Ur-Nammu
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Code of Hammurabi
Code of Hammurabi
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Sargon of Akkad
Sargon of Akkad
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Hammurabi's legal specificity
Hammurabi's legal specificity
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Mesopotamian polytheism
Mesopotamian polytheism
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Agricultural innovations
Agricultural innovations
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Babylonian Empire’s legacy
Babylonian Empire’s legacy
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Assyrian Empire
Assyrian Empire
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Neo-Babylonians
Neo-Babylonians
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Progression of Language
Progression of Language
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Study Notes
Geography's Influence on Early Civilizations
- Egypt, Kush, and Canaan developed early civilizations due to favorable geography.
- These locations were situated in fertile river valleys surrounded by harsh deserts.
- The Nile River's annual flooding created fertile land for agriculture in Egypt.
- Kush's location along Nile tributaries facilitated trade with the Red and Arabian Seas, extending to India and China.
- The Jordan River in Canaan provided water for agriculture, drawing people to the region.
Mesopotamian Civilizations: Development and Innovations
- Mesopotamian civilizations, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, established key societal advancements.
- Early Mesopotamian city-states developed advanced architecture, agriculture, transportation, mathematics, and writing.
- Sargon of Akkad unified city-states, establishing the first empire.
- The Babylonians developed the Code of Hammurabi, a detailed legal code based on class, age, profession, and gender.
- The Assyrians built a large empire, conquering even Egypt.
- The Neo-Babylonians, successors of the Assyrians, were known for the Hanging Gardens and the Babylonian captivity.
Mesopotamian Empires: Language and Law
- Mesopotamian empires saw language evolve from Sumerian to Akkadian and then Aramaic.
- The Akkadian Empire experienced a division into northern and southern factions.
- The Babylonians contributed to law by creating the early code of laws in 2100BCE.
- The earliest codified laws, as seen in the Code of Ur-Nammu(2100 BCE), influenced later legal systems.
- Hammurabi's Code (1800 BCE), more nuanced, incorporated factors like social status and gender.
Mesopotamian Culture and Religion
- Mesopotamia emerged around 3000 BCE.
- Early Mesopotamian administrative structures were unified by king-priests.
- Later rulers rose to power through military strength and political alliances.
- Mesopotamian religion was polytheistic and anthropomorphic.
- Priests represented the gods, making decisions on trade and land.
- Diverse Mesopotamian Gods had their own temples, with priests attending to each one.
- The Mesopotamian religious beliefs involved divination; interpreting dreams and visions, or sacrificing and reading animal organs.
- Cuneiform writing, found in numerous texts and tablets, provides insight into Mesopotamian society, religion, and laws.
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Explore how geography shaped the early civilizations of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan, as well as the innovations of Mesopotamian societies. This quiz examines the influence of river valleys and trade routes on societal development and key advancements in architecture, agriculture, and law.
