Students’ Questions about History Page 31

Michel Foucault was a French philosopher who is best known for his work on the history of human sexuality.

Aristotle’s formal education began at the age of 17, when he enrolled in Plato’s Academy in Athens. After spending 20 years at the Academy, Aristotle left Athens and spent the next 12 years traveling and conducting scientific research.

Absalom was killed by Joab after getting his hair caught in the branches of a tree, leaving him suspended and vulnerable.

The three main ideas in the Federalist papers were: 1) the need for a strong central government; 2) the dangers of factions; and 3) the importance of the rule of law.

The Communist Manifesto is a political document that was written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The manifesto outlines their belief that capitalism is the root cause of social inequality and that it must be replaced with a communist society.

The Israelites were exiled to Babylon because they rebelled against God and refused to listen to His prophets.

Babylon was an ancient Mesopotamian city located in southern Mesopotamia. The city was known for its grandiose palaces, temples, and its high walls.

George Washington was chosen as general of the American army because he was a skilled leader and had experience leading troops.

Akkad and Babylon were both ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. They were similar in that they were both located in the Fertile Crescent and both had complex irrigation systems. They were different in that Akkad was centered in the northern part of Mesopotamia while Babylon was in the southern part. Akkad was also the first empire in Mesopotamia while Babylon was a kingdom.

In 1500 BC, the Amorites conquered the city of Babylon, which was ruled by the Kassites. The Amorites established a new dynasty, which lasted until 1250 BC.