CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: History and Social Science World History Set
The Near East ANSWER-Comprised the Tigris & Euphrates Valley, the Fertile
... [Show More] Crescent, and The Nile Valley. They had the first system of independent states and writing. Architectural achievements are the ziggurat & pyramid. the first codification of law. the first lasting monotheism.
The Summarians ANSWER-creators of the Mesopotamia civiliztion. Large scale irrigation projects, advanced system of mathematics and the invention of the wheel.
Ziggurat ANSWER-a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians and was the center of community life.
The Babalonians ANSWER-The Hitties, the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and the Phoenicians. Centralized Government and advancements in algebra and geometry.
The Code of Hammurabi ANSWER-a collection of laws covering crimes, farming, business activities, and marriage and family. Many of the punishments were cruel, but the code was an important step in the development of a justice system
The Hittites ANSWER-2000-1200 B.C. conquered much of Asia Minor & northern Mesopotamia; a major contribution included the invention of iron smelting, which revolutionized warfare.
The Assyrians ANSWER-created an empire based on military superiority, conquest, and terrorism (911-550 B.C.) -Military techniques included siege warfare, intimidation, and the use of iron weapons. Created a centralized government, a postal service, an extensive library, and a system of highways.
The Chaldeans ANSWER-Established the new Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar (605-538 B.C.)-Conquered Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine Developed astrology, astronomy, advanced government bureaucracy, and architectural achievements such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The Persians ANSWER--Attempted to unify the entire Near East under one rule (500s B.C.)
-Established an international government
-Zoroastrianism, an ethical religion based on concepts of good and evil
-Failed to conquer the Greeks; Persia was eventually conquered by Alexander the Great (334-331 B.C.)
CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1: History and Social Science World History Set
The Near East ANSWER-Comprised the Tigris & Euphrates Valley, the Fertile Crescent, and The Nile Valley. They had the first system of independent states and writing. Architectural achievements are the ziggurat & pyramid. the first codification of law. the first lasting monotheism.
The Summarians ANSWER-creators of the Mesopotamia civiliztion. Large scale irrigation projects, advanced system of mathematics and the invention of the wheel.
Ziggurat ANSWER-a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians and was the center of community life.
The Babalonians ANSWER-The Hitties, the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and the Phoenicians. Centralized Government and advancements in algebra and geometry.
The Code of Hammurabi ANSWER-a collection of laws covering crimes, farming, business activities, and marriage and family. Many of the punishments were cruel, but the code was an important step in the development of a justice system
The Hittites ANSWER-2000-1200 B.C. conquered much of Asia Minor & northern Mesopotamia; a major contribution included the invention of iron smelting, which revolutionized warfare.
The Assyrians ANSWER-created an empire based on military superiority, conquest, and terrorism (911-550 B.C.) -Military techniques included siege warfare, intimidation, and the use of iron weapons. Created a centralized government, a postal service, an extensive library, and a system of highways.
The Chaldeans ANSWER-Established the new Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar (605-538 B.C.)-Conquered Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine Developed astrology, astronomy, advanced government bureaucracy, and architectural achievements such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The Persians ANSWER--Attempted to unify the entire Near East under one rule (500s B.C.)
-Established an international government
-Zoroastrianism, an ethical religion based on concepts of good and evil
-Failed to conquer the Greeks; Persia was eventually conquered by Alexander the Great (334-331 B.C.)
The Phoenicians ANSWER--Became the first explorers, traders, and colonizers of the ancient world; their civilization re
The Phoenicians ANSWER--Became the first explorers, traders, and colonizers of the ancient world; their civilization re [Show Less]