History 8 Mesopotamia Part 2
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1. Describe the geography of Canaan and Ancient Israel including resources.
2. What were the main trade items, both imports and exports.
4. List and explain any inventions from the 3300 to 1950 BCE.
5. What caused the collapse of the early civilization and what did the people do?
6. What significant changes occurred between 1950-1539 BCE in urban life and social organization?
7. Between 1539 and 1200 BCE, what changes in weaponry occurred?
8. What role did the Egyptians play in the history of Canaan at this time?
9. What kind of social and political changes were happening in Canaan?
11. What archaeological evidence do we have for the Hebrew people about 1200 BCE?
12. Where was the land of the Hebrews located and what is significant about that location?
13. Describe the early culture of the Hebrews (pre-Patriarchal period)
15. Where do we find the foundation of the Hebrew view of history? Why is this significant?
17. How did government change during the Patriarchal period?
18. What happened to the Northern and Southern Kingdoms?
Phoenicia 104-106
19. Using Turner's theory, explain the economy of the Phoenicians.
20. What was Tyrian dye and why was it important?
21. What was the significance of the development of the alphabet?