AP World History Ch.2

Isrealites who were sent into exile by the Assyrians. They were later able to return to Judea during the reign of Darius

People originating from Russia. They created many languages and societies as they migrated across Eurasia.

People who developed the chariot and spread the use of horses. Developers of iron metallurgy.

Leader of the Hebrews who led them to northern Mesopotamia

Belief in one all-powerful god.

God of the Isrealites, Hebrews, and Jews

Hebrews who inhabited Egypt. They later migrated back to Palestine under Moses.

A book consisting of religious events and teachings. Followed by the Isrealites. Outlines their beliefs and their moral code.

Founder and king of the second Babylonian empire.

Leader of the Isrealites who led them from Egypt and back to Palestine. He was the guiding force of Monotheism (Yahweh)

Name of the second Babylonian empire

Cheap metallurgy that became the primary metal for tools and weapons.

People who set up twelve small tribes in one nation under a monarchy. Located in Palestine.

A book written that testifies to the awesome deeds of the king of Uruk. Displays Mesopotamian mythology and culture

People who developed a large and powerful army that conquered Mesopotamia after the Hittites. They used terror and military to control their empire.

Metallurgy that mixes copper and tin. It was expensive to make, but sturdy.

Testament to Babylonian wealth

Elaborate gardens in Babylon. Built by Nebuchadnezzar to please his wife. Considered on of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The king of Babylon who conquered all of Mesopotamia. He created the first set of laws

First writing system developed. Used by all the Mesopotamian empires

The material people wrote on in early Mesopotamia

First set of organized laws. They had harsh punishments that led to a stable empire with administration.

Indo-Europeans who inhabited Anatolia. They conquered all of Anatolia and overthrew the Babylonian empire. They discovered and used bronze and iron metallurgy to expand.

Emperor who first had set taxes and first to use administrators enforce his rule

First people to establish a library.

People who inhabited Mesopotamia and assimilated into society. They were led by Abraham and established a kingdom in Palestine

King of Akkad who used his superior military tactics to conquer Mesopotamia. First known emperor.

Large, stepped pyramids that housed temples to praise Mesopotamian gods

Cities that had their own form of government. They first originated in Mesopotamia.

People who spoke tongues of a certain family. Hebrews, Isrealites, and Jews are these people.

Lower half of Mesopotamia. It consisted of city-states that attracted many people.

Land that developed the idea of a monarchy. Many empires originated from this land