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Upper and Lower Egypt are united for the first time
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Estimate time of when the idea of Kings being "chosen" by god to rule. Kings were closely related to priesthood at this time.
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King Djoser's pyramid was built. This was the first pyramid built. The pyramid was made so the King's could go to the afterlife with all of their riches. -
Sargon of Akkad was the first leader that managed to unite most of the Mesopotamian cities. This was the world's first true empire. -
This city was used as a capital during the "Ur III" dynasty -
Substantial surviving law that went into great detail. This law code goes over the rights and obligations of the Babylonians. -
This empire was made by the Hittites. This land is where present day turkey is in. This flourished the Bronze age. They also expanded towards Mesopotamia. -
Founded by a Canaanites. Translation, "Leaders of foreigners." They overthrew the King in lower Egypt. They introduced Bronze. -
The Hammurabi conquered many of the cities that were in the center of Mesopotamia. After several years it was defeated by the Anatolia empire, also known as the Hittites.
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Ahmose I ended the Second Intermediate period. He expelled the Hyksos from Egypt. -
The only female pharaoh in the New Kingdom. Used to be regent for her stepson, but then claimed the throne. Ruled for 20 years -
This age began as soon as the Bronze Age collapsed.
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According to the texts of the Greek, they mentioned that the Phoenicians traveled around Africa. This was the farthest any "ancient" person had gone
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Neo-Babylonians conquered Judah. This led to ten of thousands of Hebrews to be enslaved. Led to a stronger belief of the Hebrews in their special relationship with God