Ancient Mesopotamia Architecture I 2013-12-05 Mesopotamia 2013-12-05 General Introduction from the Greek Μεσοποταμία‚ mesos‚ meaning ’middle’‚ and potamos‚ meaning ’river’ to translate into ’between two rivers’ It is the plains of the Tigris and Euphrates which called now Iraq Irrigated by numerous canals between the two rivers and was highly cultivated 2013-12-05 The geography includes: Broad and generally level land Syrian desert to the
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The Sumerians have established themselves as being the cradle of all civilizations. The many aspects of their civilization such as geography‚ belief systems‚ government and social organizations‚ economic systems‚ art‚ and technology all contributed to their success. The Sumerian’s intelligence led to the development of new technology and their creativity helped create unique pieces of art. Civilizations today use technology and techniques that were created by the ancient Sumerians. The geography
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They had to contend with floods‚ droughts‚ storms‚ dust‚ heat‚ disease and death. They strove to uncover order and organization in the world to overcome feelings of futility and powerlessness. The Early Dynastic period was brought to an end when Sargon (2334-2279) created the world’s
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Building in the Classical World” SPEC Sheet for Akkad and Babylon (pg. 56-58) Social Code of Hammurabi: System of strict justice 1 of earliest written law code Parents arrange marriage for children 2 parties sign marriage contract Mesopotamia was patriarchal (men dominate society) Women had fewer rights Men could divorce women if they don’t meet expectations Wife who neglects responsibilities/humiliates husband could be drowned Political Sargon: leader of Akkadians 2340 B.C. 1st empire of the
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city-state was advanced for that age and included a ziggurat at the center‚ almost like a Tootsie-Pop. A ziggurat was mostly for aesthetics except that the people believed it would bring them close to God. One important leader was named Sargon I. He was a soldier from Akkad‚ a northern city of Mesopotamia and became a leader of the army. He himself created the very first empire and did a swell job being a ruler since he reigned for 50 years. After he died‚ the Amorites invaded this area and built the city
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walls with mud bricks and ziggurats 3. Traded with people around them for the products they lacked SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 1. One of the first writing systems – Cuneiform 2. Invented wheel‚ the sail‚ the plow 3. First to use bronze. Empires 1. Sargon of Akkad (Akkadian Empire)- 1st empire 2. Hammurabi of Babylon (Babylonian Empire)- 1st law code Egypt: GEOGRAPHY Nile River 1. Egypt’s settlements arose along narrow strip of land made fertile by the river 2. Yearly/predictable flooding and harvesting-
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Chapter One Notes Before Civilization (Circa Lorraine) Culture: constituted by learned patterns of action and expression FOOD GATHERING AND STONE TECHNOLOGY Stone tool-making first appeared around 2 million years ago Stone Age Lasted from 2 million to about 4‚000 years ago Misleading label: bone‚ skin and wood just survive poorly Paleolithic = Old Stone Age Neolithic = New Stone Age Foundations of science‚ art‚ and religion begin here May have believed in afterlife In game-rich areas
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GeographyAssyria is located in north Mesopotamia and spans four countries: In Syria it extends west to the Euphrates river; in Turkey it extends north to Harran‚ Edessa‚ Diyarbakir‚ and Lake Van; in Iran it extends east to Lake Urmi‚ and in Iraq it extends to about 100 miles south of Kirkuk. This is the Assyrian heartland‚ from which so much of the ancient Near East came to be controlled.Two great rivers run through Assyria‚ the Tigris and the Euhprates‚ and many lesser ones‚ the most important of
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city-states use diplomacy as mediation to resolve the problems of other cities under the rule of the super power (great god) of the cities. Diplomacy is also growing in Elba‚ focused in Elba’s influence and trade. Come for two previous periods‚ Sargon of Akkad as the first military empire in the history using diplomacy to maintain commercial relations and interests of the state. The size and diversity of Persian Empire adopt decentralized political system that relies on persuasion and diplomacy. After
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Name: Date: Graded Assignment Unit Test‚ Part 2 Complete this teacher-scored portion of the Unit Test‚ and submit it to your teacher by the due date for full credit. (20 points) 1. How did the geography of China affect the development of early civilization there? Be sure to include details about China’s geography and their specific influence on the way people in China lived. Answer: Geography actually had a really big effect on the lives of the residents of Ancient China because the mountains
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