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Who were the Assyrians- Nazi's of the ancient world?
They used terror, torturing for victims and deported them. Exile was effective because language barriers, marching caused death, cut off from family and no support.
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What was the Royal Road?
Road built by Persians that went from Susa to Aegean Sea. Was first "pony express."
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When did King Nebuchadnezzar rule?
605 - 562 B.C.
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Who was Elijah and when was he a prophet?
A prophet who faught Queen Jezebel and her god Baal.
876 - 852 B.C. |
What is the Age of Pericles?
The golden age of the Athenian culture. Named for Pericles who led Athens at that time.
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Who was Socrates?
He was a philosopher that used method of asking questions to make people think. Said it's important to know what you don't know.
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Where is Peloponnesus?
Main peninsula of Greece
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When were the Peloponnesian Wars fought?
431 - 404 B.C.,
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Who was Daniel and when was he a prophet?
A prophet thrown into the lion's den for believing in God.
605 - 536 B.C. |
What were the 3 kingdoms called that developed after Alexander the Great's death & where did they reign?
1. Antigonus- Macedonia
2. Ptolemy - Egypt 3. Seleucus- Syria |
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Who was Hippocrates?
Father of modern medicine.
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What is the Tigris River?
What river is Nineveh and Asshur located along?
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When did Alexander the Great die?
323 B.C.
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Who was Isaiah and when was he a prophet?
Predicted the the judgement and defeat of Judah.
739 - 681 B.C. |
When Greek culture dominated the civilized world.
What does the term Hellenistic mean?
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Who was Alexander the Great?
Macedonian king. Conquered lands from Greece to Egypt. Introduced Greek culture to all of Mesopotamia and Mediterranean world.
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Where is the Hellespont?
Narrow passage between the Aegean Sea and Black Sea.
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When was Assyria conquered?
612 B.C.
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Who was Hezekiah and when was he a prophet?
He was a king that kept the Lord's commandments. He tried to lead the people back to God.
728 - 686 B.C. |
Who were the Maccabees?
Judah, Johnathan & Simon led revolt against paganism by Antiochus IV.
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Who was Plato?
Greatest Greek philosopher. Student of Socrates. Preserved many of Socrates teachings by writing them down.
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What is Babylon?
What is the only town (that we studied this unit) along the Euphrates river?
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Who was Cyrus and when did he conquer Babylon?
539 B.C. He was King of Persia that freed the Jews to return to their homeland after being taken over by Babylon.
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Who was King Solomon and when did he reign?
He was the son of King David and ruled Israel. He was the last king of the unified Israel.
He ruled 960 - 922 B.C. |
Ran from Athens to Piraeus and connected Athens to the sea. Part of Pericles navy plan for Greece.
What were the "Long Walls"?
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