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Jean-Jacques Rousseau:
Believed that society corrupted natural human freedoms, a view that is central to
his work The Social Contract. He criticized the rise of arts and sciences, which he
thought led to societal decay, and was critical of the wealthy elite despite his
association with them.
Epic:
A long narrative poem focusing on heroic deeds, often reflective of a society's
values and history.
Glaciation vs. Interglaciation:
We're currently in an interglaciation period (a warmer phase) within an ice age.
These phases affect global climate and ecosystems, influencing migration patterns
and species' survival.
Early Humans and Agriculture:
Early humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming due to the
abundance of food and the domestication of animals, particularly after the thawing
of the Ice Age.
Domestication of Animals:
Domestication of animals like dogs allowed early human societies to stay in one
place long enough to engage in agriculture.
Human Hierarchies:
Societies often form hierarchies due to the division of labor, leadership roles, and
kinship systems. Over time, this has led to various political and social structures.
Agricultural and Nomadic Conflicts:
Agricultural societies often clash with nomadic groups, leading to long-standing
conflicts over land, resources, and power.
Mesopotamia:
Known as "land between the rivers," Mesopotamia had fertile soil for agriculture
,but was also marked by frequent power struggles among city-states, such as
Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians.
First Codes of Law:
The Code of Ur-Nammu, dating back to around 2100 BCE, is considered one of
the earliest written codes of law. Hammurabi's code, established later, also
influenced the legal systems of Mesopotamia.
The Rise of Writing and Money:
The invention of writing (such as cuneiform) greatly enhanced record-keeping and
communication. The first form of currency, such as shekels and ingots, emerged as
trade expanded.
Religious and Cultural Shifts:
The shift from female to male deities could be due to societal transitions, including
male-dominated warrior cultures. Various empires also experienced shifts in
religious beliefs and practices.
Civilization and the Economy:
Early civilizations, particularly those in Mesopotamia, depended on agriculture to
create surpluses, which in turn led to the division of labor and the rise of cities.
Sumerians and Babylonians:
The Sumerians were among the first to establish a city-based society with advances
like cuneiform and ziggurats. They were later succeeded by the Akkadians and
Babylonians, who continued their cultural and technological innovations.
The Assyrians:
Known for their military prowess, the Assyrians built massive empires through
conquest. Their architecture, including lamassu statues and orthostats, symbolizes
their power and divine favor.
Jewish History and Identity:
The narrative of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) explores themes of faith, law, and
identity, including stories of key figures like Abraham, Moses, and the journey to
the promised land. Jewish steadfastness in maintaining religious identity is
emphasized through the prohibition of interfaith marriages.
Egyptian Civilization:
Ancient Egypt flourished due to its regular flooding of the Nile River, which
,enabled agriculture, and its use of stone for construction. Egypt's centralized,
theocratic society was more stable compared to the fragmented nature of
Mesopotamian governance.
Old Kingdom - ANSWER✔✔ the period from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian
history that began shortly after Egypt was unified. Pharoah considered a god.
Fabulous tombs in pyramids and sphinx.
First Intermediate Period - ANSWER✔✔ From about 2200-2050 B.C.E., the
pharaohs in Egypt failed to assert their power effectively, and in this way the
nobles gained control of the government. The decentralization of power led to civil
wars between the nobles, or "nomarchs," and to the lack of coordination in
agriculture which resulted in widespread famine.
Middle Kingdom Egypt - ANSWER✔✔ (2040 BCE - 1640 BCE) Period in ancient
Egyptian history characterized by internal strife and hardships (capital moved to
Thebes). Pharoahs build but nothing on the same scale as the old kingdom.
Fractured society culminates in the invasion, and subsequent take over by the
neighboring Hyksos. Parts of Egypt plunged into chaos.
Second Intermediate Period - ANSWER✔✔ Time when Hyksos overthrew Middle
Kingdom and introduced horses and chariots to Egypt. Ultimately Hyksos thrown
off by Ahmose and establishment of New Kingdom.
New Kingdom Egypt - ANSWER✔✔ the period 1550 BC-1050 BC where Egypt
reached the height of its power and glory; King Ahmose key figure. Conquering to
the east, incl Levant and Palestine. Clash with Hittites.
New Kingdom Architecture - ANSWER✔✔ rock-cut tombs. temples rather than
tomb pyramids. After-life open to all. Handbook written. Avoid looting.
Fall of Egypt - ANSWER✔✔ Sea peoples
Egyptian Art - ANSWER✔✔ Included painting, sculpture, and architecture, rich
with symbolic significance. Egyptians used hieroglyphics and images in their art
forms and depicted important figures, like pharaohs, larger than women and
servants. Preparation for the afterlife. King son of a god and goddess. Profile head.
, Hieroglyphics - ANSWER✔✔ An ancient Egyptian writing system in which
pictures were used to represent ideas, words and sounds
canopic jars - ANSWER✔✔ Jars in which the ancient Egyptians preserved the
internal organs of a deceased person usually for burial with the mummy. Stone,
wood, bronze, gold.
Old Kingdom Art - ANSWER✔✔ built monumental structures in stone, earliest
portraits of individuals and the first life-size statues in wood copper and stone.
ie. seated scribe. Relief carvings of plants and landscapes
Middle Kingdom art - ANSWER✔✔ Division and reunification. The political
turbulence of this period had left doubt as to the pharaohs divine power, and the
style was less imposing. Sesostris lll considered himself to be the shepherd of the
people. Sculptures were more naturalist, and less imposing. Their bodies were
more rounded, and their faces were more expressive. Block statutes.
New Kingdom Art - ANSWER✔✔ 1580-1085 b.c., comprising the 18th to 20th
dynasties, characterized by the predominance of Thebes. During this period the
pharaohs reestablished control of the country, and expanded to regions around
them. There were significant changes in architecture which effected their society
and economy. It was during the New Kingdom that they built the most impressive
temples in Nubia. Their tombs were impressive,but the temples in the New
Kingdom were built in the hypo-style, and were impressive. They were built with
the post and lintel system. One is located in Karnak, Egypt. At Abu Simbel, Nubia
is the temple of Ramses ll with the rock cut facade of four huge statues of Ramses
ll. Beautiful paintings. Statutes and monuments to the gods. Texts related to the
afterlife.
Late Period Egypt - ANSWER✔✔ Invasions Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians.
Non royal bronze statues.
Mastaba - ANSWER✔✔ an ancient Egyptian mudbrick tomb with a rectangular
base and sloping sides and flat roof
Imhotep - ANSWER✔✔ Name of the architect who designed the Step Pyramid
Answers With Verified Solutions Already
Passed!!!
Jean-Jacques Rousseau:
Believed that society corrupted natural human freedoms, a view that is central to
his work The Social Contract. He criticized the rise of arts and sciences, which he
thought led to societal decay, and was critical of the wealthy elite despite his
association with them.
Epic:
A long narrative poem focusing on heroic deeds, often reflective of a society's
values and history.
Glaciation vs. Interglaciation:
We're currently in an interglaciation period (a warmer phase) within an ice age.
These phases affect global climate and ecosystems, influencing migration patterns
and species' survival.
Early Humans and Agriculture:
Early humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming due to the
abundance of food and the domestication of animals, particularly after the thawing
of the Ice Age.
Domestication of Animals:
Domestication of animals like dogs allowed early human societies to stay in one
place long enough to engage in agriculture.
Human Hierarchies:
Societies often form hierarchies due to the division of labor, leadership roles, and
kinship systems. Over time, this has led to various political and social structures.
Agricultural and Nomadic Conflicts:
Agricultural societies often clash with nomadic groups, leading to long-standing
conflicts over land, resources, and power.
Mesopotamia:
Known as "land between the rivers," Mesopotamia had fertile soil for agriculture
,but was also marked by frequent power struggles among city-states, such as
Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians.
First Codes of Law:
The Code of Ur-Nammu, dating back to around 2100 BCE, is considered one of
the earliest written codes of law. Hammurabi's code, established later, also
influenced the legal systems of Mesopotamia.
The Rise of Writing and Money:
The invention of writing (such as cuneiform) greatly enhanced record-keeping and
communication. The first form of currency, such as shekels and ingots, emerged as
trade expanded.
Religious and Cultural Shifts:
The shift from female to male deities could be due to societal transitions, including
male-dominated warrior cultures. Various empires also experienced shifts in
religious beliefs and practices.
Civilization and the Economy:
Early civilizations, particularly those in Mesopotamia, depended on agriculture to
create surpluses, which in turn led to the division of labor and the rise of cities.
Sumerians and Babylonians:
The Sumerians were among the first to establish a city-based society with advances
like cuneiform and ziggurats. They were later succeeded by the Akkadians and
Babylonians, who continued their cultural and technological innovations.
The Assyrians:
Known for their military prowess, the Assyrians built massive empires through
conquest. Their architecture, including lamassu statues and orthostats, symbolizes
their power and divine favor.
Jewish History and Identity:
The narrative of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) explores themes of faith, law, and
identity, including stories of key figures like Abraham, Moses, and the journey to
the promised land. Jewish steadfastness in maintaining religious identity is
emphasized through the prohibition of interfaith marriages.
Egyptian Civilization:
Ancient Egypt flourished due to its regular flooding of the Nile River, which
,enabled agriculture, and its use of stone for construction. Egypt's centralized,
theocratic society was more stable compared to the fragmented nature of
Mesopotamian governance.
Old Kingdom - ANSWER✔✔ the period from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian
history that began shortly after Egypt was unified. Pharoah considered a god.
Fabulous tombs in pyramids and sphinx.
First Intermediate Period - ANSWER✔✔ From about 2200-2050 B.C.E., the
pharaohs in Egypt failed to assert their power effectively, and in this way the
nobles gained control of the government. The decentralization of power led to civil
wars between the nobles, or "nomarchs," and to the lack of coordination in
agriculture which resulted in widespread famine.
Middle Kingdom Egypt - ANSWER✔✔ (2040 BCE - 1640 BCE) Period in ancient
Egyptian history characterized by internal strife and hardships (capital moved to
Thebes). Pharoahs build but nothing on the same scale as the old kingdom.
Fractured society culminates in the invasion, and subsequent take over by the
neighboring Hyksos. Parts of Egypt plunged into chaos.
Second Intermediate Period - ANSWER✔✔ Time when Hyksos overthrew Middle
Kingdom and introduced horses and chariots to Egypt. Ultimately Hyksos thrown
off by Ahmose and establishment of New Kingdom.
New Kingdom Egypt - ANSWER✔✔ the period 1550 BC-1050 BC where Egypt
reached the height of its power and glory; King Ahmose key figure. Conquering to
the east, incl Levant and Palestine. Clash with Hittites.
New Kingdom Architecture - ANSWER✔✔ rock-cut tombs. temples rather than
tomb pyramids. After-life open to all. Handbook written. Avoid looting.
Fall of Egypt - ANSWER✔✔ Sea peoples
Egyptian Art - ANSWER✔✔ Included painting, sculpture, and architecture, rich
with symbolic significance. Egyptians used hieroglyphics and images in their art
forms and depicted important figures, like pharaohs, larger than women and
servants. Preparation for the afterlife. King son of a god and goddess. Profile head.
, Hieroglyphics - ANSWER✔✔ An ancient Egyptian writing system in which
pictures were used to represent ideas, words and sounds
canopic jars - ANSWER✔✔ Jars in which the ancient Egyptians preserved the
internal organs of a deceased person usually for burial with the mummy. Stone,
wood, bronze, gold.
Old Kingdom Art - ANSWER✔✔ built monumental structures in stone, earliest
portraits of individuals and the first life-size statues in wood copper and stone.
ie. seated scribe. Relief carvings of plants and landscapes
Middle Kingdom art - ANSWER✔✔ Division and reunification. The political
turbulence of this period had left doubt as to the pharaohs divine power, and the
style was less imposing. Sesostris lll considered himself to be the shepherd of the
people. Sculptures were more naturalist, and less imposing. Their bodies were
more rounded, and their faces were more expressive. Block statutes.
New Kingdom Art - ANSWER✔✔ 1580-1085 b.c., comprising the 18th to 20th
dynasties, characterized by the predominance of Thebes. During this period the
pharaohs reestablished control of the country, and expanded to regions around
them. There were significant changes in architecture which effected their society
and economy. It was during the New Kingdom that they built the most impressive
temples in Nubia. Their tombs were impressive,but the temples in the New
Kingdom were built in the hypo-style, and were impressive. They were built with
the post and lintel system. One is located in Karnak, Egypt. At Abu Simbel, Nubia
is the temple of Ramses ll with the rock cut facade of four huge statues of Ramses
ll. Beautiful paintings. Statutes and monuments to the gods. Texts related to the
afterlife.
Late Period Egypt - ANSWER✔✔ Invasions Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians.
Non royal bronze statues.
Mastaba - ANSWER✔✔ an ancient Egyptian mudbrick tomb with a rectangular
base and sloping sides and flat roof
Imhotep - ANSWER✔✔ Name of the architect who designed the Step Pyramid
