Ancient Civilizations 2

1
Ancient Civilizations 2
2
Israels Empire

1. 1000-700 B.C.
2. Location-Mediterranean Coast

3
Influential People

1. Moses (1500 B.C.) led the Hebrews out of slavery
   in Egypt and gave them the 10 Commandments.
2. King Solomon (970-930 B.C.) built the first
   temple in Jerusalem to house the Ark of the
   Covenant and ruled Israel at the height of its
   power.

4
Importance

• 1. Introduced Judaism, the worlds first
  monotheistic religion

5
Assyrian Empire

1. 700-600 B.C.
2. Location- Asia Minor to Western India

6
Influential People

• King Ashur (683-627 B.C.) built one of the worlds
  first libraries in Nineveh
• Military was highly organized, used Iron weapons,
  and committed atrocities against their captives

7
Importance

• 1. Preserved ancient works of literature
• Scattered Israelite tribes

8
Persian Empire

1. 600-330 B.C.
2. Location-Thrace to Western India

9
Influential People

1. Cyrus (576-530 B.C.) founded the Persian Empire
   and was respected by those he conquered.
2. Darius I (530-486)extended the boundaries to
   their largest and attempted to conquer Greece
3. Xerxes (486-463) also attempted to conquer Greece

10
Importance

• United Nile Valley, Mesopotamia, and Indus Valley
  under one govt
• Opened communication between three continents --
  Africa, Asia and Europe
• Freed Jews from Babylonian captivity