Why is it important to have a strong army Why is it important to have a strong army? What advantages are there for having an army that is powerful? How does this affect enemies and civilizations who have yet to face a powerful army?
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DO NOW WAS EGYPT A SUCCESSFUL ANCIENT CIVILIZATION? WHY OR WHY NOT? Take out your Hieroglyphic Projects (put name on it!!)
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New Centers of Civilization Chapter 2: Sections 3 New Centers of Civilization
Role of Nomadic People Ancient civilization flourishes in Central Asia Built mud brick buildings Bronze tools Irrigation works
What is irrigation?
Pastoral Nomads- someone who domesticates animals for food and clothing and moves along a regular migratory routes to provide a steady source of nourishment for those animals
Indo-Europeans Indo-European- spoke from a single parent tongue (major language) Indo Group forms the Hittite Kingdom Hittites- created an empire in western Asia (in modern day Turkey) First to use iron
Discussion Question The Hittites were the first Indo-European people to use iron. What are the advantages of using iron over bronze or stone tools and weapons? What metal has been so important in modern production?
Iron Its stronger More effective, last longer Steel is most important modern day metal
The Power of Travel! YEA! WHAT! WHAT!
The Phoenicians Lived off of Mediterranean coast Their power was based on trade Excellent at trading From as far as Britain and Africa Set up colonies (Carthage in Africa is most famous)
The Phoenicians Lived off of Mediterranean coast Their power was based on trade Excellent at trading From as far as Britain and Africa Set up colonies (Carthage in Africa is most famous)
Alphabet Had a 22 letter alphabet Alphabet passed down to the Greeks
The “Children of Israel” South of the Phoenicians Israelites- Semitic people living in Palestine Main contribution to history was their religion, Judaism Jerusalem was the capital after returning back (from Egypt)
Spiritual Dimensions of Israel Monotheism Yahweh- is the only God according to Jewish beliefs Religion is unique among others: - monotheistic - ideas written down - did not accept anyone’s religion
King Solomon Ruled from 970- 930 B.C.E Known for wisdom and temple he built in Jerusalem Known for the baby story
Whoa Now After Solomon dies, things change 722 B.C.E- Assyrians overran kingdom of Israel
DAVID Revered means to be RESPECTED
DO NOW HOW MANY YEARS DID KING SOLOMON RULE FOR? IS IT GOOD TO BE IN POWER FOR THAT LONG? EXPLAIN WHY YES AND WHY NO WHAT WAS THE BABY STORY?