What can we learn about trade through Seafaring Throughout Ancient civilisations the prevalence of seafaring allows for the multi-faceted nature of trade and the interconnections of these societies to be uncovered as well as illustrate the significance of trade through earlier periods of history. Trade is commonly defined as the “exchange of material goods‚ typically of equal value.” This essay will be focusing primarily on the Aegean Bronze Age: (3000-1000 BCE) and most notably the seafaring people
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oldest known zoological collection was revealed during excavations at Hierakonpolis‚ Egypt in 2009‚ of an approximately 3500 B.C. menagerie. The exotic animals included hippos‚ hartebeest‚ elephants‚ baboons and wildcats. In the year 1500 B.C Queen Hatshepsut kept a small zoo which included baboons‚ giraffes‚ leopards‚ monkeys and domesticated animals such as dogs and cattle. The idea of menageries soon spread to Asia and the first zoological gardens is built in 1000 B.C. by the Chinese emperor Wen Wang
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The land was ruled by pharaohs who were very powerful and upon death were buried in the valley of kings. Some notable pharaohs of the time included Hatshepsut‚ who was female‚ Ramses the great‚ and Akhenaten. The kingdom expanded into Palestine and Syria and saw an increase in the power of the Amun high priests‚ which would later lead to divisions. During the time‚ other neighboring empires sprung up
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A.P. History Guided Reading 3 The Mediterranean and Middle East Terms: 1. 1. Iron Age– the period generally occurring after the Bronze Age‚ marked by the prevalent use of iron. 2. Mass deportation– the expulsion of a person or group of people from a place or country 3. Hebrew– West Semitic language of the Afro-asiatic language family. 4. Ten Commandments– Decalogue‚ are a set of biblical principles relating to ethics and worship‚ which play a fundamental role in Judaism 5. “Children of
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languages and scriptures‚ Egypt archaeology‚ and Polynesia. He is most known for his research in Egypt in The Valley of The Kings. Donald has uncovered spectacular tombs‚ monuments‚ artifacts‚ and mummies‚ including the famous female pharaoh‚ queen Hatshepsut‚ in a lost tomb in the Valley of the Kings. He’s
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EGYPT’S STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES Strengths: 1- the Nile river and its fertile banks 2- isolated country difficult to invade 3- papyrus growing on the banks so possibility to write. And they do write and record everything. Writers are then called Scribes. 4- On the Mediterranean Sea‚ but also south in Africa: contact with two worlds so to speak. And also‚ an opening on the red sea called Erythrean Sea‚ so also commerce with Persia and India. 5- A happy people‚ full of optimism‚ meditating
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We have grown to know and learn that women in the ancient world inferior and had less status than men‚ because of the patriarchy system of government. In the ancient world‚ most of the societies were patriarchal; which is a society or government that is bee controlled by men. However‚ there were some exceptions to this social system. Not all ancient world considered women inferior beings to men‚ because in some part of the ancient world‚ women were priestesses‚ pharaohs‚ entertainers‚ goddesses and
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Architecture leaves monumental footprints for future generations to enjoy. Egypt is known for its massive pyramids and the enormous statues and sculptures that helped shape what the world is today. The land of Egypt is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World‚ The Great Pyramid of Giza. It is also known for some of the most famous pharaohs of the time such as King Tut and Ramses the Third. Millions of people travel from across the world just to see the brilliant architecture of Egypt which includes
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CHW3M Grade 11 Ancient Civilizations Exam Course Name: World History to the 16th Century Course Code: CHW3M Date: Time: 2 hours Teacher: L. Melia-Villani Structure: Part A: True/False‚ Multiple Choice – 46 marks: Knowledge/Understanding Part B: Artefacts: choose 3 of 5: 30 marks: each question is worth 10 marks: 5 marks=thinking‚ 5 marks=application Part C: Historical Figures: 20 marks: choose 2 of 9: each question is worth 10 marks: 5 marks=thinking‚ 5 marks=communication
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developed around 400 B.C. – Babylonians were also credited with the founders of travel business. Early Beginnings of Travel The Egyptians – First cruises were organized and conducted from Egypt. • The first journey for Tourism was made by Queen Hatshepsut to the land of Punt in 1480. – Early Egyptians started the trait of purchasing souvenirs from the places they visit Early Beginnings of Travel The Egyptians – 2700 BC: the Pharaohs began to build elaborate burial tombs (pyramids) – Egyptians
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