History 8 Near East Questions

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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?

3. What conclusions can be drawn about how these early societies lived from study of the town of Arad?

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?

10. Between 1200 and 950 BCE many more changes were happening in the region. Describe them and explain why they are important.

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 geography of the Mediterranean Coastal region.

14. Describe the geography of the Central Hill region.

15. Describe the geography of the Jordan River Valley.

[[16. Describe the geography of the Trans-Jordan area.

17. Describe the early culture of the Hebrews (pre-Patriarchal period)

18. How did government change during the Patriarchal period?

19. How did the religion change during the Patriarchal period?

20. What differences in ways of living developed during the Patriarchal period?

21. Using Turner's theory, explain the economy of the Phoenicians.

22. What was Tyrian dye and why was it important?

23. What was the significance of the development of the alphabet?

24.How is Turner's theory of both geography and the Frontier demonstrated in the Phoenician culture?