World History - Ancient Egypt Test (Module 2)

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Mesopotamia

A historical region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the cradle of civilization, where early societies developed writing, agriculture, and urbanization.

Sumer

An ancient civilization in southern Mesopotamia, credited with developing one of the first writing systems, cuneiform, and establishing city-states like Ur and Uruk.

Tigris

One of the two Major rivers in Mesopotamia, it flows from the Taurus Mountains in Turkey through Iraq, providing vital water resources for agriculture and settlement.

Euphrates

The other major river in Mesopotamia, it runs parallel to the Tigris and is crucial for irrigation and supporting ancient civilizations.

Uruk

A prominent city-state in ancient Sumer, known for its (MASSIVE) walls, ziggurat, and as a center of trade and culture.

Mesopotamia rivers and mountains

The region in the Middle East that includes the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, characterized by fertile land and the presence of significant mountain ranges, such as the Taurus Mountains.

Sumerian Innovations and inventions

the development of cuneiform writing, the wheel, and sophisticated irrigation systems, which significantly influenced later civilizations.

Epic Of Gilgamesh

An ancient Mesopotamian poem that narrates the adventures of King {His Name} of Uruk, exploring themes of friendship, mortality, and the quest for immortality.

Sargon of Akkad

The first ruler of the Akkadian Empire, known for creating one of the world's first empires and uniting several city-states in Mesopotamia.

Upper kingdom

A term used to describe the southern region of ancient Egypt, known for its cultural and political significance, particularly in the development of early Egyptian civilization.

Lower Kingdom

A term used to describe the northern region of ancient Egypt, particularly significant for its rich agricultural land and the Nile Delta.

Nile

The longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa and crucial for the agriculture and civilization of ancient Egypt.

Menes, Narmer and Aha

Early pharaohs of Egypt who are credited with unifying Upper and Lower Egypt, establishing the First Dynasty.

Nile River Floods

Seasonal inundations that enriched the soil of ancient Egypt, vital for agriculture and sustaining civilization.

Archaic Age

The period in ancient Egyptian history characterized by the development of writing, art, and centralized government, preceding the Old Kingdom.

Old Kingdom

The era in ancient Egypt known for the construction of the pyramids, strong centralized authority, and significant advancements in art and architecture.

Djoser Pyramid

The first pyramid built in ancient Egypt, designed by architect Imhotep, marking a significant advancement in monumental architecture.

Sneferu’s Pyramids

The pyramids built by a Pharaoh including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, showcasing innovations in pyramid construction and design.

Giza Pyramids

The three pyramids located in an area, Including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, Menakure which are among the most iconic and (Massive) structures of ancient Egypt reflecting advanced engineering and royal burial pratices

2nd intermediate

period in ancient Egyptian history characterized by political fragmentation and the invasion of the Hyksos.

Hyksos

A group of mixed Semitic peoples who invaded Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period, introducing new technologies such as the horse-drawn chariot and contributing to the decline of the Middle Kingdom. 1720 bc

Hateshepsut

The fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, known for her prosperous reign and extensive building projects, including her mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.

Akhenaten

A pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty known for introducing monotheism through the worship of the sun disk Aten, and for significant artistic and cultural changes during his reign. 1353

Tutankamun

A pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty, famous for his nearly intact tomb discovered in 1922, and known for restoring traditional polytheistic beliefs after Akhenaten's reign.

Nefertiti

The Great Royal Wife of Akhenaten, renowned for her beauty and religious influence, often depicted in art alongside her husband.

Ramses II

A pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty, known for his extensive building projects, military expeditions, and the signing of the first known peace treaty with the Hittites. Lived to about 90 years 1279-1213 bce

Alexander the Great

A king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon who created one of the largest empires in history by the age of thirty. He is known for his military genius and the spread of Hellenistic culture.

Ptolomy

he founded the Ptolemaic dynasty that was to rule Egypt for nearly 300 years. All the male rulers of the dynasty took the name Ptolemy, while princesses and female rulers preferred the names Cleopatra, Arsinoë and Berenice.

Cleopatra

The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, known for her intelligence, political acumen, and relationships with Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. 51-30 bce

Julius Ceaser

A Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire, known for his military campaigns, pivotal reforms, and the centralization of power. went to egypt and had to stay there for a year because of riots…… got with Cleopatra

Bablyonian Empire

An ancient empire based in Mesopotamia, known for its significant contributions to law, mathematics, astronomy, and literature, including the famous Code of Hammurabi and the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Hammurabi

The sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty, known for creating one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, known as the Code of {His name}, which established laws and standards for justice.

Nebuchadnezzer II

The king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire from 605 to 562 BCE, renowned for his military conquests, extensive building projects, and the revival of Babylon as a major cultural and political center. He is particularly famous for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and for his role in the Babylonian Exile of the Jewish people.