Western Civilization Midterm

Mesopotamia definition

Ancient near east, now middle east. An independent early city surrounded by high walls for protected.

Mesopotamia significance

Birthplace of civilization and had many agricultural, technological, and government advancements. Territory between two rivers. Many settled there because rivers good ofr trade, irrigation, drinking source, and food.

Theocracy definiton

A type of government where religious leaders rule in name of a God, and religous laws used to govern the people.

Theocracy significance

Shows how religion and government can be closely connected in shaping laws, culture, and daily life.

Sargon definition

Sargon of Akkad conquered the Samaritans and created a new level of political organization. Class society and creates empire.

Mosaic Era (1300 B.C) definition

Began relationship between God and humanity, the God is historical and demands an ethical life.

Trojan War

Conflict between Greeks and city of Troy. Greeks won using the trojan horse as a war strategy. The war symbolized bravery, stragey, and tragedy in Greek culture. Made famous works like Homer’s Illiad and Odyssey which shaped Western literature.

Persian War