Why Study History
Who recorded the story of creation in the book of Genesis?
Moses
God created the world by ___ it into existence
Speaking
Which 3 continents will most of our studies be located in?
Europe, Asia, Africa
Describe how the flood changed earth's geography.
1. Water carved canyons.
2. continental plates shifted and split
Cain's City was called ____.
Enoch
Moses was able to accurately record God's Word which was given by _____.
Inspiration
What is required for a civilization to flourish?
Justice
Describe the difference between civilization and culture.
civilization - group of people
culture - the customs created by that group
a river flowed through it that split into 4 - Gihon, Pishon, Tigris, and Euphrates. It is likely elevated.
This occurs when a person devotes his time and talent to a specific type of work that becomes his occupation.
Job specialization
A period of time when humans evolved.
Prehistory
God's command to people to fill, subdue, and have dominion over the earth.
Creation Mandate
God's plan of a just and righteous civilization will be fulfilled in ___.
The New Jerusalem
Genesis 10 is also known as _______ where it details the descendants of Ham, Shem, and Japheth
Table of Nations
Name some of the job specializations that used copper and tin in the pre-flood and post-flood eras.
Mining, Metallurgy
What are the 3 categories of sources that historians use to study ancient history?
1. Artifacts
2. Tradition
3. Written Record
When people work together in a civilization, what do they form?
Culture
When did the history of redemption begin?
In the Garden
What did God command Noah and his descendants to do after the flood?
Fill the earth and subdue it
Why do religions degenerate from the one true God?
People are sinners who rebel against God.
We studied 4 specific reasons for studying ancient history. Name 3.
1. Enjoyment of a good story based on facts
2. Learn how to live in the present and future from stories of the past
3. Praise God
4. To learn about ourselves.
How do the image of God in man and the Creation Mandate relate to historical study?
History is about mankind living out God's commands.
In what way does Genesis 3:15 provide the thesis for human history?
It predicts the history of redemption after the fall. The struggle between God's people and Satan's people. Satan will one day be defeated.
How did God get these people to obey His command to fill and subdue the earth?
He confused their language
How would the people of Enoch has use the environment to carry out the Creation Mandate?
1. river - fishing and travel
2. water from river to water plants and livestock
3. fertile fields to grow food, green pastures to support herds
4. used resources of the land to make tools and jewelry