Trading People Study Guide
Trading People Study Guide
Trading People Study Guide
1.) Which early trading civilization controlled the land trade between Egypt and
Mesopotamia? Where did this civilization make its capital? What language did these
people speak?
2.) The Phoenicians settled in Canaanbasically a desert. What did the Phoenicians do to
survive? What wood did they use to construct their ships?
3.) What make the Phoenician alphabet so special? Who could read and write in Phoenicia?
5.) Phoenicia also created colonies. What was the name of the colony that Phoenicia created
in Northern Africa?
6.) Where did the Lydian civilization settle? (Hint: It is modern day Turkey)
8.) From what piece of literature have people learned the most about the Hebrews?
10.)The Hebrew ideas of religion have led to three very popular religions. What are the three
religions that developed out of the Hebrew teachings?
12.)How many Israelite tribes existed? (Hint: Jacob had this many sons)
14.)Who led the Hebrews out of Egypt? Where did he lead the Hebrews? What is the name
of the Hebrew laws created?
18.)After the death of King Solomon, the Israelites split up again, this time into 2 kingdoms.
What were the names of the 2 separate kingdoms?
19.)What was the job of the Hebrew prophets?
22.)What Persian king allowed the Hebrews (Jews) back into the city of Jerusalem?
25.)The Assyrians have very strong weapons. What were their weapons constructed from?
27.)Which 2 of the 7 wonders of the world were located in the city of Babylon?
30.)The Persians built a very important road. What was the name of this road?