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A common theme that we will discuss throughout ancient world history is the fact that all civilizations inevitably fall. Due to invasion from various groups of nomads, this was the case for Mesopotamia and Egypt as well. In this unit, you will be discovering more about the people who followed those ancient civilizations, and their influence on later civilizations.
P HOENICIANS
Looking at the bottom of p.67 through p.71 in your textbook, answer the following questions about the Phoenicians.
1.
Where was the Phoenicia located? Where did the Phoenician civilization spread to?
(You may also reference the map on p. 54)
2.
What skills were unique to Phoenicians that helped them settle in locations across the
Mediterranean Sea?
3.
What was the purpose of settling various colonies around the Mediterranean? List 2 goods that the Phoenicians became known for around the ancient world.
4.
What did the Phoenicians develop to keep track of their numerous transactions?
Why was this system unique?
H
YKSOS AND
K
USH
Looking at p. 83, the bottom of p.83, and p.87, answer the following questions about the civilizations that came into power in Egypt.
1.
What events led to the fall of the Egyptian civilization around 1640 B.C.E?
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Objectives 22-24: Fertile Crescent Revisited

Unit: Classical Asia Fertile Crescent Revisited
2.
Who was the group that invaded and took control of Egypt?
What led to the fall of Hyksos rule in Egypt around 1600 B.C.E, and who took power?
3.
Did Egypt remain in power after the Hyksos? Describe the events that led to the final decline of the Egyptians around 1200 B.C.E.
4.
Name the group of people that emerged as a power and took over Egyptian rule.
A SSYRIANS
Looking at p. 88-91, answer the following questions about the Assyrians.
1.
How were the Assyrians able to take over the Fertile Crescent?
2.
Why did the Assyrians need to develop such a strong army?
3.
What did Assyrians use to make sophisticated tools and weapons?
List some examples of these tools and weapons.
4.
What is the extent of the Assyrian empire? (Be sure to look at the map on p.90!)
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