Western Civilization

Took over Sumero-Akkadian empire
Religious imperialism - Mardak
Used diplomacy
Produced first written collection of law

Rules as Regent for Thutmos III
Declares herself pharoah
trade increased, arts flourished, succesful military

Pharoah who tried to make Aten only god
Egyptians revolted
Succeeded by Tut who re established Ra
Nerfertiti is wife

WRITTEN DOWN IN 800 BC

Triumphed over "evil Philistines"
United Judah and Israel and expanded the Hebrew Kingdom
Built the capital at Jerusalem and moved the Ark of the Covenant there

Built temple
Golden Age of Hebrews
Wise but authoritative (despotic)
Judah rebels and the kingdom splits, making the Hebrews vulnerable

Ushered in the "Sargonid"
Puts an end to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah
Conquered Babylon
Established the Assyrians as unrivaled powerhouse of ancient Near East

Enlightened Assyrian King (first literate)
15 years after death, Assyrian kingdom collapsed

too harsh and fails

tries to reform Athens and failed

coinage system
encouraged self government
enforced Solon's reforms

power to the demos
ostraca - once a year the citizens could vote on who was a bad official)

paid people to participate in assembly

Plague keeps Sparta away