Lexi Martin Unit 1 Study Guide – Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary- Australopithecus- an extinct genus of small-brained‚ large-toothed bipedal hominids that live in Africa between one and four million years ago. Paleolithic Age- At sites dating from the Lower Paleolithic Period (about 2‚500‚000 to 200‚000 years ago)‚ simple pebble tools have been found in association with the remains of what may have been the earliest human ancestors. Neanderthal- an unenlightened or ignorant person; barbarian. Neolithic
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Which of Egypt’s Pharaohs Influenced Our World the Most? Which pharaoh was best well known depends on how they are judged. Ramses II Ramses II was the son of Seti and is frequently called the greatest pharaoh as he ruled for a long time and was very strong militarily. He was known as the “Great Ancestor” or “Ramses the Great.” Historical Details: Ramses II became pharaoh in 1279 BC and ruled for 66 years and 2 months. He ruled through 14 sed festivals‚ more than any other ruler. Sed
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PYRAMID. 4. The Stonehenge is an example of STONE CIRCLE. 5. The smallest among the famous pyramids at Gizeh is the PYRAMID of MYKERINOS/MENKAURE. 6. The Egyptian gateway to temples is called PYLON. 7. The Egyptian ornament symbolizing fertility is PAPYRUS. 8. Pillars that stood in pairs at the front of Egyptian temples are called OBELISK. 9. Tomb-houses that were made to take the body at full-length are called MASTABA. 10. Characteristic feature of Egyptian external walls is BATTERED. 11.
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Naturhistorisches Museum‚ Vienna Paleolithic - representation of a woman - female anatomy is exaggerated - serves as a fertility image - no facial features‚ just hair/hat - freestanding sculpture Statuettes of 2 worshipers from the Square Temple at Eshnunna (Tell Asmar)‚ Iraq 2700 BCE (early dynastic/Sumerian) Soft gypsum and inlaid with shell + black limestone Iraq Museum‚ Baghdad - represent mortals praying - tiny beakers were used in religious rites - men wear belts + fringed skirts
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ANCIENT EGYPT: THE FIRST MAJOR CIVILIZATION COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ANCIENT EGYPT: THE FIRST MAJOR CIVILIZATION The world ’s first major civilization developed in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. It flourished longer than almost any society in human history. Its many achievements‚ preserved in its art and monuments‚ hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This research paper will focus on Egypt from its prehistory through its unification
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When most people mention Ancient Egypt the first thing that comes to mind is the Pyramids. To construct such monuments required a mastery of art‚ architecture and social organization that few cultures would ever rival. The pyramids are said to have built Egypt by being the force that knit together the kingdom’s economy. Their creations were so substantial‚ that the sight of these vast pyramids would take your breath away. Today‚ the valley of the Nile has an open air museum so people can witness
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THE PYRAMIDS Pyramid (architecture) ‚ ceremonial structures used as tombs or temples that were built by the people of certain ancient civilization ‚ notably the ancient Egyptians ‚ the Aztecs ‚ and the Maya ‚ and certain other ancient peoples of the northern Andean region of South America . The Pyramids of Egypt are of an exact pyramidal form ‚ having four triangular sides that meet at a point at the summit . Pyramids in Central
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Alfonso. The Aztecs: People of the Sun. University of Oklahoma Press‚ 1958. Hooker‚ Richard. Civilizations in America: The Mexica/Aztec. 15 Apr. 2005. Washington State University. 6 June 1999. <http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/CIVAMRCA/AZTECS.HTM> Iguaz‚ D. Mortuary Practices Among the Aztec. 15 Apr. 2005. Papers from the Institute of Archaeology. 1993. <www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/pia/pv41993/pv4iguaz.htm> Moctezuma‚ Eduardo Matos. The Mask of Death. 15 Apr. 2005. mexicolore.com. <http://www.mexicolore.co.uk/azt_lif_dea
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of maintaining an empire. * The Egyptian society developed a permanent professional army and the growth of the heroic warrior king tradition. * Amun ascended to an imperial god with wealth and influence of his priesthood adding to his cult temple at Karnak. * With foreigners in the army and bureaucracy (state or organization)‚ impacting on population structure religion and culture. * An incredibly large amount of wealth in the form of booty. Tribute and trade and its effects in the
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societies‚ known as patriarchy‚ prevailed. Men occupied roles of supremacy and power. Those few women‚ who did succeed in gaining positions of power‚ marked their place in history. Most notable among them were Hatshepsut (1508 – 1458 BC)‚ Cleopatra (69 – 30 BC) and Agrippina (15 – 59 AD). Hatshepsut was one of the most successful pharaohs‚ reigning longer than any other woman of an Egyptian dynasty. Cleopatra was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty and was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Agrippina was
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