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Why did people settle near Jericho?
Why did people settle near Jericho?
- Because of the abundant wildlife for hunting
- Because of the natural spring and high rock formations (correct)
- Because of the flourishing trade opportunities
- Because of the availability of fertile soil
What was the main reason for settling near Jericho, according to the text?
What was the main reason for settling near Jericho, according to the text?
- Ready waters and fertile soil
- The fortress-like rock formations (correct)
- The prospect of establishing trade routes
- The presence of natural resources
What led to the invention of walls in Jericho?
What led to the invention of walls in Jericho?
- The need to protect stored resources from raiders (correct)
- The intention to separate different sections of the town
- The desire to mark the boundaries of the settlement
- The need to create a barrier against natural disasters
What were the dimensions of the walls built by the people of Jericho?
What were the dimensions of the walls built by the people of Jericho?
What feature did the people of Jericho include in their defenses?
What feature did the people of Jericho include in their defenses?
What is the main advantage of walls in defending a city from invaders?
What is the main advantage of walls in defending a city from invaders?
How did ancient civilizations utilize rivers during warfare?
How did ancient civilizations utilize rivers during warfare?
What metal brought about significant advancements in the construction of roads and armor?
What metal brought about significant advancements in the construction of roads and armor?
What was a disadvantage of ancient bronze armor for warriors?
What was a disadvantage of ancient bronze armor for warriors?
How did the domestication of horses benefit ancient heavily armored soldiers?
How did the domestication of horses benefit ancient heavily armored soldiers?
Study Notes
- People of Jericho can defend themselves from invaders by shooting arrows from the walls, while invaders cannot reach them.
- Jericho's residents have food and water stored inside the walls, making it difficult for invaders to sustain a siege.
- Walls are effective in deterring invaders for thousands of years, as developing technology to break them down takes a long time.
- The main challenge in besieging a walled city is feeding the army during the siege.
- Ancient civilizations used rivers to transport supplies to their armies, allowing them to expand their empires.
- The first roads were primitive, labor-intensive paths that could not support the movement of large armies or goods.
- Bronze Age brought the use of bronze, a stronger and harder metal than previously used, enabling the construction of roads and armor.
- Bronze armor made ancient warriors almost invulnerable to arrows and other weapons.
- Ancient bronze age warriors were heavily encumbered by their armor and weapons, making them slow and difficult to move around.
- Horses were domesticated to help move heavily armored soldiers around, allowing them to take advantage of the benefits of bronze armor and weapons.
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Test your knowledge about the ancient settlement of Jericho and its significance in human history. Learn about the natural spring, rock formations, and the transition from hunter gatherers to settled agriculture.
