AP World History
RHS
OSBORN/TOOHEY
Name___________________________________ Per____ Date_____________________
PERIOD 1 (8000 B.C.E – 600 B.C.E.)
Ch 3 Reading Study Guide: “The Mediterranean & Middle East, 2000 B.C.E
– 500 B.C.E.”
(ONLINE, Bulliet 3rd edition)
DUE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
NOTE: The online version of the textbook you are using for this Summer Assignment is a later
edition from that used in class. Consequently, there will be some slight variation in information.
In other words, for Chapter 3, you do not need to read the sections on The Assyrian Empire,
Israel, & The Phoenicians; these topics will be covered once class begins.
IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO COMPLETE THE SUMMER ASSIGNMENT: You will be
issued a textbook on the first day of class (August 25th) & be expected to read Chapters 1-3 (79
pages!) & complete DIFFERENT Study Guides by the same due date (September, 8th). It is in
your best interests to complete these assignments over the summer. Chapters 1-3 will be tested
on September 9th.
If you have any questions, email Mrs. Osborn at trosborn@garlandisd.net.
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DIRECTIONS:
A) Write answers on your OWN paper. Turn in by due date (9/8/14).
B) Using WHITE 3x5 index cards, create study flash cards (term on one side, definition
and page # on the other side) of the following key terms: Iron Age, Hittites, Hatshepsut,
Akhenaten, monotheism, Ramesses II, Minoan, Mycenae, Linear B.
C) Using complete sentences, answer the following questions. Page numbers provided.
1. What were the advantages of switching from bronze to iron? p.60
2. By 1500 B.C.E, Mesopotamia was divided into two different kingdoms. What were they and
where were they located? p.62
3. What did the Assyrians export and import? p.62
4. What Indo-European speaking group controlled the area of Anatolia (Turkey) and for what
new technologies were they especially known? p.62
5. After the foreign invaders were expelled, the Egypt entered the period of Empire known as
the New Kingdom. How long did the New Kingdom last? (Do the math) p.64
6. The New Kingdom was a period of innovation. Who was the great female queen and what
did she accomplish during her reign? p.64
7. What religious and political changes did Akhenaten make during his reign? p. 64
8. Why was Ramesses II referred to as “Ramesses, The Great?” p.65
9. What new mode of transportation expedited (dictionary.com) commerce and transportation
when arrived in Mesopotamia from Central Asia around 2000 B.C.E.? p.66
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER;
HOWEVER, INFO ON EARLY GREECE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED ON THE FIRST
TEST – IT WILL BE REVISITED WHEN WE COVER CHAPTER 5.
10. Describe the physical geography of southern Greece and the Aegean Islands. p.66
11. On what island was the Minoan civilization located? p.66
12. Although the Minoan language has yet to be deciphered, what evidence exists of a developed
civilization? p.66
13. What group is credited as being the first Greek civilization? p.67
14. What is the significance of Linear B? p. 69
15. What famous epic poems tell the story of the invasion of Troy (The Trojan War) and who
was the author? p.69
SECTIONS ON THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE, ISRAEL, & THE PHOENICIANS WILL BE
COVERED ONCE CLASS BEGINS – No need to read these sections.
D) WORLD HISTORY CRASH COURSE: We will be using World History Crash Course
videos extensively in AP World History. Watch the following 10-minute video for this chapter:
- Ancient Egypt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Wvw6BivVI
E) COURSE ART IMAGES: During the AP World History course, you will be required to
identify works of artistic expression and their significance. At the end of each time period, you
will be tested on these works of art.
PERIOD ONE ART IMAGES (8000 B.C.E – 600 B.C.E.) Related to Chapter Three.
Bull-leaping fresco, Minoan Palace at Knossos, c. 1700 B.C.E.