Ancient Civilizations Lecture Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering historical terms, civilizations, religious practices, and course policy notes from the lecture.

Sumerians

An ancient civilization believed to have embedded and invented various tools and made distinct discoveries.

Neolithic era

A period in which a new civilization developed due to mankind's shift from hunting and gathering to include agriculture.

Cuneiform

The writing form and method of communication used in ancient Mesopotamia, referred to in the transcript as 'Uniform, a C word'.

Assyrian Empire art

Art created within the Assyrian Empire that served as a glorification to the king.

Inkidu

A prominent character associated with Gilgamesh in the long poem about understanding that life comes through in the end.

Zoroastrianism

A monotheistic and dualistic religion focused on good and evil that was kept alive during a specific historical time period.

Ziggurats

Structures built by ancient civilizations that served specific architectural and cultural purposes.

Hammurabi's code

The code of law introduced into the culture by which the civilization lived.

Mesopotamia

An ancient culture whose name translates to 'between two rivers'.

Alexander the Great

The historical conqueror who took over the region and civilization discussed in the lecture.

KHP Pretest

Course assessments graded for attempt rather than accuracy, where opening and answering earns a 100 and failing to open earns a zero.