Flashcard on Ancient Egypt and the Greek Conquest

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What was one of the first actions of the new Greek rulers in Egypt?

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Founding the city of Alexandria

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By 250 BCE, what had the Greek rulers of Egypt built up? A trading fleet of 4,000 ships

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A trading fleet of 4,000 ships

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What did the Greeks view their conquest of Egypt as?

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A crucial, pivotal point in a vast trading network

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What did the profits from the new taxation system help to support? Building of pyramids, Expansion of Alexandria, Construction of temples, Development of agriculture

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Expansion of Alexandria

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What is uncertain about the name 'Africa'?

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Its origin

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What were the Berber kingdoms referred to by the Romans?

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Numidia and Mauretania

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Who was the Numidian bishop that resisted Roman persecution in North Africa?

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Donatus

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What does the term 'caravan' mean in the context of Arabian trade?

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A group of pack animals and their leaders traveling together

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What did the Arabs lack before the time of Muhammad?

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Familiarity with the notion of a single God

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What was the role of the Arab presence at Alexandria?

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To move the center of administration inland