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| What region of the Middle East spans from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea and is known for its fertile soil? | Fertile Crescent |
| What does Mesopotamia mean when translated? | "between two rivers" |
| What two rivers does Mesopotamia lie between? | Tigris and Euphrates |
| How did early Sumerians attempt to control the rivers of Mesopotamia? | Irrigation systems |
| What is the Epic of Gilgamesh about? | Flood (a flood myth) |
| How did early Sumeria gain wealth? | trade |
| what form of government is characterized as rule by religious leaders? | Theocracy |
| What type of individuals were at the top of Sumerian society? | Priests, Kings, land holders (wealthy) |
| What type of individual made up the middle class of Sumerian society? | Farmers, Merchants, Artisans |
| What part of the sumerian social class did enslaved people make up? | bottom/lower class |
| What important accomplishment is Sargon the Great credited with? | Building first Empire |
| Which historical figure codified laws to help unify his Empire? | Hammurabi |
| What technological advancement did the Hittites have knowledge of? | Making Iron |
| What age did the Hittites usher in by spreading their knowledge? | Iron Age |
| What ancient empire was known for being brutal warriors? | Assyrians |
| Who was the Persian king that is known for his tolerance of conquered people? | Cyrus the Great |
| What empire did Cyrus the Great and Darius rule over? | The Persian Empire |
| In what ways did Darius unify the Persian Empire? | Economically (single coinage), reorganized government, and constructed a road system |
| What was a royal governor under Darius known as? | Satryp |
| What religion began in Persia and his characterized as monotheistic? | Zoroastrianism |
| What civilization is known for their skill as sailors and traders? | Phoenicians |
| What historic contributions are the Phoenicians known for? | lettered alphabet |
| How did Darius unite the Persian Empire? | Economically and Poltically |
| What economic changes did Darius during his reign over Persia? | Economy that used money created |
| What political changes did Darius make to unite Persia? | Divides Persia into proviences |
| What government official was appointed as governor of the Persian provinces under Darius? | A satrap |
