Geography & Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, & Canaan
Daily Life
Pharaohs & Kush
Ancient Hebrews & the Origins of Judaism
The Struggle to Preserve Judaism
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Which geographical feature did the people of Egypt and Kush settle near?
The Nile River
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What was the job of the scribes?
recorded important events
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Why was Queen Hatshepsut important and what monument is she known for building?
She was the first female pharaoh and she built the Temple at Dayr-al Bahri
100
Judaism was the world's first __ religion. This means __.
monotheistic; they believed that there was only one God
100
What is a diaspora?
When people are scattered to many lands.
200
Which geographical feature did the people of Canaan settle near?
The Jordan River
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What was the job of the Peasants?
farming and completing massive building projects
200
Why was Ramses II important and what monument was he known for building?
He signed the world's first peace treaty and is the best preserved mummy. He built the Temple Complex at Abu Simbel.
200
How was Abraham's dedication to God tested?
He was willing to sacrifice his son, Isaac.
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What is Yohannan ben Zakkai known for doing?
He built a Jewish school and Rabbi training school in Yavneh. He also built many synagogues.
300
Explain WHY the people of Egypt and Kush settled where they did.
It provided them with fertile soil to grow crops and fresh water to drink, bathe, etc.
300
What was the job of the Priests?
embalming and mummifying
300
What happened to the Kushites when Egypt conquered Kush?
The Kushites were forced to pay tribute to Egypt and they became Egyptianized.
300
Who is known as the "father of the Hebrews"? What covenant did he make?
Abraham; He moved to Canaan and devoted his life to God, and God promised to protect his descendants.
300
How did Yohannan ben Zakkai lead to the preservation of Judaism?
He helped keep Judaism alive by passing the teachings of Judaism on to younger generations.
400
Explain WHY the people of Canaan settled where they did.
It provided them with fresh water to grow crops, drink, bathe, etc.
400
What was the job of the artisans?
highly skilled craftspeople
400
What happened when Kush conquered Egypt?
King Piye united Kush and Egypt for nearly a century.
400
Who was Moses? What did he do?
He led the Exodus where he freed all the Hebrew slaves in Egypt.
400
Why was the Jewish diaspora important?
Jewish people have never had a homeland since.
500
Which geographical feature connected the people of Egypt, Canaan, Rome, Greece, India, and China?
The Mediterranean Sea
500
What was the job of the Pharaoh and Government Officials?
supreme ruler; carried out the orders of the Pharaoh
500
What happened when Kush moved its capital? What happened when they returned to their African roots?
Kushites moved the capital to Meroe where they were a large/wealthy city for 1000 years and made iron weapons. Queen Amanirenas (a Kandake) defended Kush against the Romans.
500
Other than beating the giant Goliath, what two things is King David most known for doing?
He united Israel and Judah and he moved the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, making it their capital.
500
What caused the Jewish diaspora?
Nebuchadrezzar II burnt down Solomon's temple and all the homes in Jerusalem.