Abraham
-A Patriarch of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Left Mesopotamia in obedience to god
-Bronze Age
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abraham | -A Patriarch of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Left Mesopotamia in obedience to god -Bronze Age |
| Sargon | -Founder of the Akkadian Empire. Used military might to unite the Sumerian states. -Bronze age |
| Hammurabi | -Created a set of laws known as the Hammurabi Code to create a sense of order. -Babylon -Bronze Age |
| Hapshepsut | -Female pharaoh of Egypt who disguised herself as a male. Promoted trade, improved economy, and created big structures. -Bronze Age |
| Moses | -Led the Israelites out of Egypt and provided the divine law. -Bronze Age |
| David | -King and founder of Jerusalem -United the surrounding tribes and started a monarchy -Iron Age |
| Solomon | -Son of David and ruler of Jerusalem. Known for wisdom and building the 1st temple. -Iron Age |
| Sennacherib | -Ruler of the Assyrian empire and focused on conquest and expanding territory -Iron Age |
| Hezekiah | -Ruler of Jerusalem who promoted religion during the Assyrian siege -Iron Age |
| Cyrus The Great | -Persian king who allowed displaced people to return to their homes and allowed people to practice religion freely -Iron Age |
| Darius the Great | -Persian king who promoted trade by building new roads -Started administrative practices |
| Socrates | -A Greek philosopher who pursued truth through philosophical dialogue -Athens -Classical Greece |
| Plato | -Student of Socrates -Promoted ethics and forms of education through philosophy -Classical Greece |
| Herodotus | -Father of history: Explained the causes of the Greek and Persian Conflicts -Athens -Classical Greece |
| Thuclyddes | -A historian based in Athens provided the history of the Peloponnesian War -Classical Greece |
| Lycurgus | -Lawgiver of Sparta who created a disciplined society -Archaic Greece |
| Alexander the Great | -Conquered and unified many territories neighboring Macedonia -4th Century BCE |
| King Phillip II | -King of Macedonia who aimed to conquer and unify Greece -4th Century BCE |
| Plutarch | _Historian who wrote biographies of historical figures form the past -Greece and Rome -2nd Century CE |
| How did the Code of Hammurabi reflect the values, social structure, and justice system of ancient Babylonian society and how might its principles be perceived in light of contemporary ideas about justice and governance? | -Established a set of laws and punishments for violations of the law -Created family dynamics and how the relationship would be between a husband and a wife -Created roles and hierarchy of people like slaves, common people, and the elites -Eye for an eye - In modern day, the punishments were too harsh, and the social structure was unjust |
| Write a character sketch of Hatshepsut based on the excerpt about her expedition to Punt. Explore her leadership style, appearance, accomplishments, and position as a female pharaoh. | - A very bold and ambitious pharaoh. -She dressed like a man and even wore a fake beard -She believed in expanding trade, for example, her interaction with the punt. -She likes exotic items such as ivory and incense |
| Who were David and Solomon, and why are they significant to people today? Begin by situating them in their historical, cultural, and religious context, and then offer some insights about why they are significant in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. | David is the founder of Jerusalem, who unified the surrounding territories through the establishment of a monarchy. Solomon is the son of David and the ruler of Jerusalem. He established the 1st temple in Jerusalem. Christianity and Judaism both view these figures in a similar way, where David is the direct descendant of Jesus and a symbol of a relationship with god. Solomon was a symbol of wisdom and God's provision. In the Islamic faith, David was a just ruler and reciter of the scripture and Solomon was an example of divinely sanctioned rule. They impacted the morals, rules, and cultural identiy of teh 3 abrahamic faiths. |
| Using the two different accounts of the 701 BCE Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem, explain how source corroboration can help us reach conclusions about ancient events and people. | In most historical findings through writing, there are usually two sides to an event, which may not represent the truth to the fullest. In the case of the Assyrian Siege of Jerusalem, the Assyrian king claimed that they easily besieged and broke through Jerusalem's defenses. On the other hand, Jerusalem claimed that the army was destroyed by a singular angel. To get the truth, historians looked at both cases and tried to identify the similarities and events prior to help determine what actually happened. |
| In what ways did Spartan educational practices help forge a unique society, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of applying those practices in a modern educational context? | The Spartan educational practices suited the needs of the state in that given time period; however, in modern society, these practices would be considered unjust. The education system the Spartans had for the young men was very physical and brutal. By practicing their upbringing strategies, their society was very fit, strong, and unified. On the downside, there was no room for individualism or artistic representation as everyone was very like-minded. In modern society, the education system revolves more around academics rather than purely physical training; however, it is incorporated to a certain extent in the K-12 system. |
| Why is Alexander of Macedonia referred to as "Alexander the Great"? Discuss his leadership style, his deeds, accomplishments and legacy. | Many centuries after the passing of Alexander, he was known as Alexander the Great for all of his successful military conquests, unification, and powerful military strategies. In terms of his leadership style, he was inspiring as he would fight alongside his armies and also encourage loyalty. If a high-ranked member disobeyed him, they would be brutally punished or even killed, depending on the severity of their actions. He conquered many major empires and states, including Persia, Egypt, and Babylon, without losing any major battle. Throughout his conquests, he spread Greek culture and created a fusion that defined the Hellenistic age. He is known as the "Great" becasuse he accomplished all of this by the age of 33 and completely shaped the generations after. |