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Which kingdom saw itself as the guardian of Egyptian civilization after the Libyans were ousted from Egypt?
Kush
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After losing Egypt to the Assyrians, the ___________ retreated from Egypt and prospered for several centuries.
Kushites
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What was the location of Nebuchadnezzar’s hanging gardens, one of the seven wonders of the world?
Babylon
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Which group invaded Egypt on chariots and ruled Egypt for about 70 years?
Hyksos
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What city became a major center for the manufacturing of iron weapons and tools?
Meroe
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Which empire became known for its cruelty to conquered peoples in Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, Anatolia and Egypt?
Assyria
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With no natural barriers, Assyria had to defend itself from frequent attacks and as a result developed a strong ________.
Army
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Which city was restored as the center of an empire 1,000 years after being the center of a different empire?
Babylon
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For what empire was bridges, ladders, and tunnels important elements in their military successes?
Assyrian
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The __________ left records of changes in the night sky, which helped future astronomers and generations.
Chaldeans
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What famous structure did King Darius build to unite the Persian Empire?
The Royal Road
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13. Which empire was ruled by Cyrus?
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Which empire was ruled by Cyrus?
Persia
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14. Cyrus was famous for his _________ or acceptance of diversity.
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Cyrus was famous for his _________ or acceptance of diversity.
Tolerance
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He was as famous for the administration of his empire as for his military conquests.
Darius
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16. What was the main purpose for the Royal Road?
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What was the main purpose for the Royal Road?
Communication
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What great structure was created by forced labor to protect China from attacks by northern nomads?
Great Wall of China
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Which Chinese philosophy stressed that social order, harmony, and good government could be restored by organizing society around five basic relationships?
Confucianism
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19. What do Daoism and the concept of Yin and Yang focus on?
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What do Daoism and the concept of Yin and Yang focus on?
Natural Order
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Which philosophy was the Qin Dynasty following when they burned “useless” books, created forced labor, and burned hundreds of scholars?
Legalism
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By defeating invaders and crushing internal opposition ________ was able to unify China.
Shi Huangdi
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The concept of Satan and angels was originally a belief of the prophet _________.
Zoroaster
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Egypt dominated the region of __________ during the period of the New Kingdom.
Nubia
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Opposition from new and powerful enemies was the main reason for the ________ empire’s decline in north Africa.
Egyptian
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25. Darius installed governors called _________ to rule locally.
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Darius installed governors called _________ to rule locally.
Satraps
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26. What is the name for the kind of government that Shi Huangdi used?
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What is the name for the kind of government that Shi Huangdi used?
Autocracy
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27. A philosopher known for his emphasis on respect for parents.
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A philosopher known for his emphasis on respect for parents.
Confucius
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What region was ruled at different times by the Kushites, Assyrians, and the Persians?
Egypt
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29. The Egyptian period of time between 1570-1075B.C.
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The Egyptian period of time between B.C.
New Kingdom
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30. The Assyrian king who built the famous hanging gardens.
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The Assyrian king who built the famous hanging gardens.
Nebuchadnezzar
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31. A book of oracles used to solve ethical and practical problems.
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A book of oracles used to solve ethical and practical problems.
I Ching
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