Ancient History

John Punyko

Humanities 111

11/9/05

1. Phoenicians: The Phoenicians were located in a small country on the coast of Syria in ancient times at the east end of the Mediterranean Sea. Located in the Fertile Crescent they were able to maintain control until around 287 BC. They were a major sea power at the time and as such received large amounts of wealth from trade. Although they left very little written records, historians have been able to piece together what we know about them. Their studies enable us to understand one of the earliest known civilizations.

2. King David: King David is the successor to King Saul, the first king of Israel. David's forty-year reign as king lasted from roughly 1005 BC to 965 BC. His kingdom was located around the holy city of Jerusalem. There are many accounts of him in the Hebrew Bible. He was regarded by the Bible as one of the most righteous and honorable kings. He is important to study since historians have accredited many of the Psalms in the Old Testament to him.

3. The Pantheon: The Pantheon is a building in Rome, which was originally built as a temple to the seven deities, in the Roman state religion. The temple was constructed in 27-25 BC, but was converted into a Christian church in the 7th century. It is considered to be one of the best preserved and one of the most important of all Roman buildings. By being converted into a church, it has managed to remain in constant use throughout history.

4. Women in Greece: Women living in ancient Greece were not treated equally to the men. Every woman in Athens had a guardian who was either her closest male relative or her husband. She would not be able to own more than a few belongings and could not enter into any contracts. They were expected to take care of children and the household. By studying these women and their way of life, we can understand how far women have come and how their rights have changed.

5. Epic of Gilgamesh: The Epic of Gilgamesh is from