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Chapter 2
The Ancient Near East:
Peoples and Empires
On the Fringes of Civilization
Megalithic (Large Stone) Civilizations
British Isles, Northwestern France, Scandinavia, and
Mediterranean (c. 4000 – c. 1500 B.C.)
Stonehenge in England (c. 2100 – c. 1900 B.C.)
The Impact of the Indo-Europeans
Indo-European Languages (Greek, Latin, Persian,
Sanskrit and Germanic Languages)
Migration in Europe, India and Asia Minor (c. 2000
B.C.)
• Hittites (c. 1600 – c. 1200 B.C.)
• Sea Peoples (c. 1200 B.C.)
Stonehenge
Neolithic Ruins at Palmavera – Sardinia
Third millennium B.C.E.
The Hebrews: “The Children of
Israel”
Hebrew Bible – Old Testament
Descendants of Abraham
Migration to Egypt
Slaves of Pharaohs
Moses leads them out of Egypt (Exodus)
12 Tribes
Troubles with the Philistines
Origins of United Kingdom (c. 1200 – c. 1000 B.C.)
The United Kingdom
Saul (c. 1020 – 1000 B.C.)
David (c. 1000 – 970 B.C.)
Solomon (c. 970 – 930 B.C.)
Temple of Jerusalem
• Arc of the Covenant
Palestine in the First Millennium B.C.
The Divided Kingdom
Kingdom of Israel
10 Northern Tribes
Capital in Samaria
Kingdom of Judah
2 Southern Tribes
Capital in Jerusalem
Assyria Conquers Kingdom of Israel (722 B.C.)
Chaldeans Conquered Kingdom of Judah (586
B.C.)
Jerusalem Destroyed
Babylonian Captivity
Spiritual Dimensions of Israel
Yahweh (Monotheism)
Covenant, Law and Prophets
Covenant with Yahweh
Laws
• 10 Commandments
• Regulation of Economic, Social and Political Life of all
Hebrews
Prophets
• Yahweh’s Voice to his People
• Universalism and Social Justice
• Separation between Jews and non-Jews
The Neighbors of the Israelites
Philistines
Phoenicians
Trade
Colonies throughout the Mediterranean
• Carthage
Transmitters of Culture
• Alphabet
The Assyrian Empire
Semitic Language
Iron Weapons
Ashurbanipal (669 – 626 B.C.E.)
Governing the Empire
Absolute Kings
Well organized Empire
Military
Large Armies
Discipline
Iron Weapons
Different Tactics
Terror as an instrument of Warfare
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The Assyrian and NeoBabylonian Empires
Assyrian Society and Culture
Imported Prisoners of War
Language
Religion
Agriculture
Trade
Middlemen
Hybrid Culture
Guardians of Sumerian and Babylonian Culture
Art
• Relief Sculptures
Winged bull from an Assyrian palace - Khorsabad,
Eighth Century B.C.
The Persian Empire
The Chaldeans
Nebuchadnezzar II (605 – 562 B.C.)
Babylon
• Hanging Gardens
Fell to the Persians in 539 B.C.
Three of the 120 lions along the "Processional Way"
to the Ishtar Gate, the grandiose entrance to Babylon
The Persians
Cyrus the Great (559 – 530 B.C.)
Conquered Kingdom of Lydia (c. 547 B.C.)
Conquered Greek City-States
Conquered Mesopotamia (539 B.C.)
Cambyses (530 – 522 B.C.)
Conquered Egypt
Darius the Great (521 – 486)
Western India
Ionian Revolt in Asia Minor
Invasion and Defeat in Greece (490 B.C.)
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The Persian Empire at the Time
of Darius
Governing the Empire
Satrapies
Efficient Communications
Royal Road from Sardis to Susa
Persian Kings
Military
The Ten-Thousand Immortals
Panel in glazed brick at the Ishtar Gate
Persian Religion
Zoroastrianism
Zoroaster (born c. 660 B.C.)
Monotheistic
Ahuramazda
Ahriman (Evil Spirit)
Struggle between good and evil
Last Judgment
Discussion Questions
How was ancient Judaism different from other ancient
near-eastern religions? What impact did this have on
ancient Hebrew history?
What legacy did the ancient Hebrews leave to Western
Civilization?
Why were the Assyrians so successful in subjugating their
neighbors?
What role did terror play in Assyrian military tactics?
How were the Persians able to conquer and maintain their
large empire?
How did Zoroastrianism influence religions that came
later?
Web Links
Earth Mysteries: Stonehenge
Internet Jewish History Sourcebook
The Old Testament and the Ancient Near East
ABZU: Internet Guide to the Ancient Near East
Ancient Mesopotamia and the Levant
Hittite Homepage
Cyrus the Great