The Amarna Letters

Where were the Amarna Letters discovered?

• Southern Tombs, Amarna

• Royal palace, Amarna

• Royal tomb, Amarna

• Administration buildings, central city, Amarna

How many Amarna Letters were found in total?

• 350

• 382

• 400

• 408

How big are the Amarna Letters?

• 7.7 x 5.5 cm

• 30 x 50 cm

• 100 x 150 cm

• 150 x 300 cm

What does "lingua franca" mean?

• Language of marriages

• Frank language

• Language of international relations

• French language

What are the two types of correspondence in the Amarna Letters?

• Superpowers club

• Marriages

• City-states

• Trade

How would a letter between superpowers begin?

• To whom it may concern
• Hi there

• Prostration to the god

• Address as equals and elaborate greetings

How do letters between city-states begin?

• Prostration

• Submissive language to show respect

• Reference to brothers

• Lamentation

Why are the Amarna letters so valuable?

• They are our chief source of information on foreign affairs

• They are made of gold

• They contain both sides of correspondence

• They present a clear picture of the political scene at the time

What are the limitations of the Amarna Letters?

• They are one-sided

• Unlikely that we have the whole archive

• Massive chronological issues

• They are written in Akkadian

According to Moran, what is the potential chronological span of the Amarna Letters?

• 15-25 years

• 10-30 years

• 12-28 years

• 15-30 years