Near East Units 15-20 Review

The Epic of Gilgamesh was composed:

The Sumerian story “Gilgamesh and Agga” develops what main ancient Mesopotamian literary theme at the end of the story?

The 11 Tablets of the Standard Babylonian Version form an “Inclusio” because:

The genius of The Epic of Gilgamesh is that it consists entirely of new compositions about Gilgamesh that had never been read before in Mesopotamia.

Throughout the Epic, Gilgamesh is consistently described as a typical Mesopotamian king, just like Shulgi in his Royal Praise Songs. Gilgamesh is strong, but also cares and provides for his citizens as a “good shepherd.”

The section that reads: “For Gilgamesh, as for a god, the partner was ready” is developed in the Epic as:

At what point in the Epic does Gilgamesh say he became afraid of death?

How does the Epic instruct Gilgamesh (and apparently also the contemporary readers/hearers) how to think about the concept of immortality? Check all that apply.

Which of the following are true about the Amarna Letters? Check all that apply.

How is the Amarna Period a unique and informative period for the historian? Check all that apply.

In the Amarna Letters, common Akkadian/Babylonian words for “love” and “brother” are often used as technical terms for allies in international relations.

Amarna Letter EA 4 written from Babylonia to Egypt informs us about common elements of diplomatic “trade” between international powers during this period. The Babylonian king, however, seems to be frustrated by a quote from the Egyptian king, who wrote: “From time immemorial no _________ of the king is given to anyone.”

In Amarna Letter EA 8, the Babylonian king Burra-Buriyash complains to the king of Egypt that some of his merchants were killed in Canaan. In this letter, the Babylonian king tells us what? Check all that apply.

The Babylonian king was not at all happy with the content of the two letters sent from Assyria to Egypt, since, as he wrote in Letter EA 9, Assyria was:

Select the correct word to complete this quote from Letter EA 19 from Mitanni to Egypt. “Now, in keeping with our constant and mutual ____ , you have made it ten times greater...”

In the Amarna Vassal Letters, a recurring theme involves invaders of the various city-states in the Levant. In the letters, these invaders are called ‘Apiru (or Habiru). Scholars such as Loretz and Rainey now agree that these are the biblical Hebrews who were in the process of conquering Canaan.

The Collapse happened about _____ BC. (First slide of the lecture).

€�Here, we are considering a ____________ world system with multiple civilizations all interacting and at least partially dependent upon each other.” (Slide of the “small world network diagram”)

One of the primary sources for the “Sea Peoples” is from a Wall Relief from ___________ _________ (a place in Egypt).

One of the most secure identifications of the various peoples from the sea are the “Peleset” who are the ______________

Bronze is made up of ____ + _____

Copper comes primarily from what location during this period? _____

The photograph of the Lion Gate of Mycenae shows evidence that Mycenae was built directly on top of a ____ ____

Does Prof. Cline really believe that Late Bronze Age civilizations all came to an end in the year 1177 BC?

Prof. Cline believes that the Collapse took place over a period of about one ______________

What does Prof. Cline conclude about the causes responsible for the Collapse? Choose the one best answer.

From the 9th to the 7th centuries BCE, Assyria prospered, even though its kings were rather weak compared to the kings of the surrounding regions, and in spite of losing control over significant trade routes.

Neo-Assyrian military tactics typically involved which of the following? Check all that apply.

Why did Assyria find the mass deportation of population groups advantageous to its long-term control strategies? Check all that apply.

The “Lamassu” was believed to have an “apotropaic” function. That meant:

The Neo-Assyrian Period “Standard Inscription” found written in cuneiform on many works of art, is most like which one of the following?

One of Assyria’s “political arrangements” in dealing with conquered territories was to turn a territory into a “puppet” state. Which one of the following describes that arrangement.

In the second half of the 7th century BCE, the Assyrian empire began to feel the effects of over-extending its control, and experienced serious problems in throne succession. This left it vulnerable to attack. Eventually Nineveh was taken by whom, and when?

The Babylonian invasion in Canaan in the year 587 (or 586) BCE had a major impact on the Judeans in southern Canaan. What happened?

Nebuchadnezzar dedicated the ziggurat “Etemenanki” in Babylon to Marduk. How does it reflect Nebuchadnezzar’s vision for Babylon? Check all that apply.

What was the political situation in Babylon after Nebuchadnezzar's death?

According to ancient documents, what policies of Nabonidus brought him into disfavor among the inhabitants of Babylon? Check all that apply.

What were some consequences of the Assyrian and Babylonian deportation policies?

The Cyrus Cylinder describes Nabonidus as:

According to the Cyrus Cylinder, Cyrus took Babylon:

According to the Cyrus Cylinder, who decided that Cyrus should become the ruler of all the world?

Which of the following are the religious measures Cyrus undertook, according to the Cyrus Cylinder? Check all that apply.

What is “The Lie” in the Behistun Inscription? Check one.

The Persian kings are called the “Achaemenids” because:

Which of the following represent the views of Van De Mieroop? Check all that apply: