[D] Hansa. [E] Huns. 6. The era of the New Kingdom in Egypt is characterized by restoration of Egyptian rule and [A] a return to isolationism. [B] a military alliance with the Hittites. [C] expansion north into Syria and south into Nubia. [D] a return to democracy. [E] Nubian rebellion. 7. Queen Hatsheput of Egypt wanted a course for myrrh resin‚ which was [A] believed to ward off evil spirits. [B] believed to keep royalty young forever. [C] a fragrant substance burned
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Hatshepsut’s controversial accession as a female pharaoh in the early period of New Kingdom Egypt led to an influential reign of self-promotion. However‚ her motives continue to be a subject of question as to whether Hatshepsut was motivated by her predecessor’s traditions‚ or were the essentialities of self-promotion too lucrative. Hatshepsut improved the economic state of Egypt and made bold moves through building projects and trade expeditions all of which secured Egypt’s prosperity and Hatshepsut’s
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It is well known that Hiram Bingham is the first “discoverer” of Machu Picchu‚ yet there are many facts about him that people do not know. Bingham had achieved many successes during his lifetime. For example‚ he served in the military‚ graduated from both Yale and Harvard‚ and had seven children all of which being boys. In the early 1900’s it was very sought after to have a male as a child. Hiram Bingham was born on November 19‚ 1875 in Honolulu‚ Hawaii and later died on June 6‚ 1956 in Washington
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Egypt of the Pharaohs –– Notes from Readings Late Predynastic Naqada: one of the cultures in Nile valley One of the largest known in the Nile Valley during Pre-Dynastic Period Naqadization: Ousted‚ engulfed or incorporated other cultures: culminated in political unification and statehood; cultural unification occurred before political unification Gradual conquest and subjection of more and more extensive areas of Nile Valley until whole of Upper Egypt was under Naqada control Hunting and
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Asian festivals vary from place to place but all share one thing in common: they’re big and a lot of fun! With so many different cultures‚ religions‚ and reasons to celebrate squeezed into Asia‚ you’ll probably be close to an interesting festival no matter where you travel. Many events are based on lunar calendars and the dates change each year. Use this guide to plan around some of the largest festivals in Asia. 1. Festivals in Thailand • Songkran / Thai Water Festival: April 13 -15. • Loi
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ross Cultural Exchanges and the Silk Road Edit 0 0 130… Cross Cultural Exchanges and the Silk Road Notes (pg. 287-310) In the year 139 B.C.E.‚ the Chinese emperor Han Wudi sent an envoy named Zhang Qian on a mission to lands west of china. The emperor’s purpose was to find allies who could help combat the nomadic Xiongnu‚ who menaced the northern and western borders of the Han empire. From captives he had learned that other nomadic peoples in far wester lands bore grudges against the Xiongnu
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of Nations‚ controlled by the Belgium Free State of Congo until they regained independence in 1962. NORTH-EASTERN AFRICAN KINGDOMS: In this region there are famous kingdoms and empires including the Ancient Egyptian Kingdom‚ Kushite‚ Meroe‚ Axum‚ Nubia and Ethiopian Empire. Ethiopia was known as Abyssinia or ‘Habash’ in Arabic. These kingdoms will be discussed in details in chapter two of this book. In this chapter the similarities and differences on the level of development between Africa and Europe
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Chapter 7 Notes Key Terms -Achaemenid empire: first great Persian empire {558-330 bce} which began under Cyrus and reached its peak under Darius -Ahura Mazda: Main god of Zoroastrianism who represented truth and goodness and was perceived to be an eternal struggle with the malign spirit Angra Mainya -Avesta-Book containing Zoroastrianism -Gathas – book of hymns praising God -Indo-Europeans -Magi – Those who preserved the teachings of Zarathrusta in writing -Medes- Indo-european branch
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Foundations: 8000 B.C.E. to 500 B.C.E Geography: The average hunter-gather needed 2.5 square miles in order to have enough food. In 8000 B.C.E.‚ once the ice age had passed‚ humans wanted a more constant food source so they started to turn to agriculture. The first agricultural civilizations were started on rivers because they needed a constant water supply. Once humans started farming‚ they started clearing some fields‚ which had a environmental impact. Hunting and gathering people didn’t
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Advanced Placement World History Summer Assignments Dutchtown High School Mr. W.K. Harris Welcome to Advanced Placement World History. Over the course of the school year we will explore 10‚000 years of human history‚ learn valuable skills‚ and take the AP Exam. This is an exciting class that will allow us to look at the big picture of history‚ trace cultures over time‚ and examine human interactions. For some of you‚ this is your first AP class. To be successful‚ you will need to stay focused
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