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WESTERN ASIA (THE MIDDLE EAST) AND EGYPT
3500-500 B.C.
Standard: The student will demonstrate an understanding of life in the classical civilizations and the contributions that these civilizations have made to the modern world.
CIVILIZATION BEGINS IN MESOPOTAMIA
Chapter 2; Section 1
Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia Between the Tigris and Euphrates river In the fertile crescent
Rich soil and abundant crops 3 Major groups of people living there
Assyria Akkad Sumer (creators of the 1st Mesopotamian
civilization)
City-States of Ancient Mesopotamia: Sumerian Cities City-states
City with political & economic control over the surrounding countryside
Surrounded by walls Defense
Mud bricks Built some of the
largest brick buildings in the world
Created the arch and the dome
Bell Quiz: Students will have 10 mins to use notes.
1. What two rivers did civilization begin between ?
2. What is the fertile crescent?
3,4,5. Name the three major group of people that lived in this region.
6. What is a city-state?
7. What help provide for the defense of these city-states?
8. What did built some of the largest building in the world?
9. How were arches and does created?
10. What is this a picture of ?
City-states of Ancient Mesopotamia: Gods, Goddesses, and Rulers Temples
Massive structures built on a ziggurat (stepped tower)
Believed gods and goddesses owned the cities Theocracy: government ruled by divine
authority Priests & priestesses had a ton of power Believed kings were granted their power
from the gods
City-states of Ancient Mesopotamia: Economy and Society Economy based mostly on farming Trade and industry also became
important Metalwork, textiles, and pottery Imported copper, tin, and timber Exported fish, wool, barley, wheat and
metal goods
City-states of Ancient Mesopotamia: Economy and Society
Contained three major social groups Nobles
Royal and priestly officials
Commoners Worked for palace and
temple estates Farmers Merchants Fishermen Craftsmen 90%+ were farmers
slaves
The Code of Hammurabi
Based on a system of strict justice Severe penalties for criminals-varied across social
classes Believed in “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” Public officials jobs were taken extremely seriously
Fined for not finding murders Had to replace stolen goods if burglars were not located
Patriarchal society Dominated by men
Women had far fewer privileges and rights in marriage than men
The Importance of Religion
Believed in many gods Identified almost 3,000 gods and
goddesses Believed humans were created to do
manual labor Inferior to the gods
Polytheistic
The Creativity & Technology
Writing and Literature Cuneiform
Wedge-shaped system of writing Sundial
Keep time Wagon wheel
Transport goods
Egyptian Civilization: “The Gift of the Nile”
The Impact of Geography
Nile River Longest river in the
world Over 4,000 miles Yearly flooding
The “miracle” of theNile- leaves a depositof mud creating rich soil
Surplus of food = $$$ Travel & transport
Importance of Religion
Polytheistic Believed in multiple gods and goddesses 2 major groups
Sun gods and land gods
The Old Kingdom
2700-2200 B.C. Prosperity and
splendor Led by a pharaoh
Divine power/right Absolute power
(complete/unlimited rule of their people)
Bureaucracy Administrative
organization with officials and regular procedures
The Old Kingdom (continued) Built as part of a large complex
of buildings dedicated to the dead Large pyramid: pharaoh Smaller pyramids: family
members “mastabas”: pharaoh’s officials
Believed humans had two bodies Physical Spiritual
If the tomb was properly prepared, the believed the spirit would leave the body and return
Mummification Process of slowly drying a dead
body to prevent it from rotting
The Middle Kingdom
2050-1652 B.C. Began expanding its territory Pharaoh portrayed as the shepherd of his
people Expected to build public works and provide for
the public welfare
The New Kingdom
1567-1085 B.C. Massive wealth emerged in Egypt Built new, enormous temples 1st female pharaoh named Hatshepsut King Tutankhamen/ King “Tut”
Society in Ancient Egypt
Structure God/king at the top Pharaoh surrounded by upper class nobles
and priests Merchants, artisans, scribes, and tax
collectors Peasants -worked the land
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
Very positive outlook toward life on Earth Married young
Girls at 12 Boys at 14
Monogamy (marriage to one person) was typical; however polygamy was sometimes accepted
Husband was the master of the home, but wives were very respected
Women in charge of the household and education
Women maintained their inheritance Some women even owned businesses
Writing and Education
Hieroglyphics System of writing
employed by the Egyptians Used pictures and more
abstract forms Written on temple walls
and in tombs Hieratic script
Simplified form, used for business transactions, record keeping, and other daily needs
Writing and Education
Age 10= boys of the upper class went to schools run by scribes
Students learned to read and write by copying texts
Extremely strict discipline Girls remained at home and learned
housekeeping skills from their mothers
Achievements in Art and Science Egyptians developed a 365 day calendar
based on the bright star Sirius Sirius rises in the sun just before the annual
flooding of the Nile River Practice of embalming led to medical
expertise in human anatomy Archaeologists have recovered directions
from doctors for using splints, bandages, and compresses for treating fractures, wounds, and disease
New Centers of Civilization
The Role of Nomadic People
Nomadic people depend on hunting and gathering, herding and sometime farming for their survival. Were often viewed as hostile and barbaric Nomads traded animals, grains, and
vegetables Indo- Europeans( 2000 BCE)
Moved to areas such as Europe, India, and Western Asia
Created the empire of Hittites, which weakened the power of the Egyptians
The Phoenicians
Lived in the area of Palestine along the Mediterranean coast.
Rose after the downfall of the Hittites and fa