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Indo Europeans2 theories
Anatolian brought farming independent farming techniques
Megaliths First about 4,000BCE Throughout EuropeLarge stones in circles or lined up in rowsAstronomical associations
HebrewsSaul first King (1020-1000BCE)David (1000-970BCR)- settled people to
farmingSolomon (970-930BCE)- temple of Jerusalem/
expanded political militaryAfter Solomon divided 2 kingdoms- Kingdom
of Israel/ Judah Israel over run by Assyrians Judah conquered- Assyrians, Chaldeans,
Persians, Macedonians, Rome
AssyriansOn the upper Tigris riverUsed Hittite iron weaponsEmpire established about 700BCE
Areas revolted and fell in 605BCERuled by kings
Efficient administration and communicationWell organized army
AssyriansUnified languageReligion Few significant
citiesTrade secondary
CultureHybridizedRelief sculptures
PersiaNebuchadnezzar II (605-562BCE)
Empire based in BabyloniaFell to Persians unified by Cyrus the Great
(559-530BCE)
Satrapy- province, Satrap governorCollect tributeJustice and securityFill military levies
Persian Government20 satraps from
Egypt to India Satrapy- province,
Satrap governor Collect tribute Justice and security Fill military levies
Well maintained roads
King considered divine
All subjects kings servants
Capital Susa