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| What were some of the political and economic effects of Egypt's conquests? | brought Egypt riches and cultural influences, but also conflict with invaded people |
| Why might the Kushites have viewed themselves as guardians of Egyptian values? | Nubian nobles received their education in Egypt and carried home Egyptian styles and ideas |
| What caused the Assyrians to develop a strong army and large empire? | no natural barriers to invasion, needed strong ary to repel invaders, constant warfare produced large empire |
| How were Assyrian troops able to storm an enemy? | by using archers |
| What methods enabled the Assyrians to rule their empire effectively? | efficient organization, military power, taxes, tribute, system of provinces made dependent territories |
| Why might the Assyrian warrior kings have had such a great interest in writing and reading? | They may have envisioned the writing the history as a way to impress future generations with their military acheivements |
| What was Nahum's opinion about the collapse of the Assyrian Empire? | this cruel empire would have no mourners, it would be dispersed and no one would care |
| What caused the rise of the Assyrian Empire? | need to defend against attacks, use of iron-working technology, success at advanced planning |
| What caused the decline of the Assyrian Empire? | hatred by conquered people, overextension, unity among Assyria's foes |
| What are some examples of Cyrus's tolerant method of governing? | kindness toward conquered peoples, looting and burning by troops forbidden, local customs and religious honored, people granted freedoms |
| What ideas and world view did Zoroastrianism share with other religions? | shared the ideas of a final judgement, heaven and hell, as well as the view that people has free will to choose good or evil |
| What influences did Cyrus have on the Empire? | founded the Persian Empire, allowed Jews to return to Jerusalem, ruled fairly, expanded the Persian Empire |
| What influences did Darius have on the Empire? | seized power and introduced coins of standard value, ruled fairly, expanded empire |
| How did the Leagalists think that a society could be made to run well? | government should use law to end civil disorder and restore harmon, the obedient should be rewarded and disobedient punished, ideas controlled by government |
| What were the positive effects of Shi Huangdi's rule? | unified the empire, boosted trade, transportation, and communication |
| What were the negative effects of Shi Huangdi's rule? | He was a cruel dictator who used slave labor, murdered people to stifle criticism, and burned books |
| Describe the reasons the royal road was built. | to improve communication and transportation, connected peoples and regions |
| Decribe the reasons the Great Wall was built. | to prevent attacks by nomads, helped define borders, helped unify people, established barrier where no natural barrier had been |
| How did Confucius view government? | emphasized order and virtue |
| How did the Legalists view government? | believed that harsh rule was necessary to maintain order |
| How did the Laozi view government? | thought government should leave people alone |
| Why is the later years of the Zhou Dynasty called "the time of teh warring states"? | later Zhou kings ruled in name only, warring lords held power and frequently fought with one another |
| What were the positive achievements of the Assyrian Empire? | built great cities, such as Nineveh, accumulaed an impressive library, and produced finely carved reliefs |
| Why was the Assyrian military so poweful? | soldiers entered battles well-equipped with iron or copper armor, helmets, shields, swords, adn spears, well-organized, sieges executed with ruthlessness |
| Who declared herself Pharoah in 1432 BC? | Hatesheput |
| What was located south of Egypt? | Nubia |
| Who was the last great Egyptian Pharoah? | Ramses II |
| What Pharoah ruled in Golden Age? | Thutmose III |
| What Pharoah was a non Egyptian king? | Piankhi |
| What kingdom was long-dominated by Egypt? | Kush |
| What was the land of Kush? | Nubia |
| What city was located next to the Red Sea? | Mero |
| What was the capital of Assyria? | Nineveh |
| Who was the most memorable leader of the Assyrians? | Shinnekirib |
| Who was a prophet and a religious performer? | Zoarster |
| What is another name for regional governors? | Satraps |
| Who is a son of a ruler? | canbysis |
| Who built up Persian religions? | Syrus |
| Who led 10,000 immortals to help take power? | Darius |
