Mesopotamia
Why did early civilizations prefer to farm instead of hunt and gather?
Reliable & Surplus
Why does God send the 10 plagues on Egypt?
To free the Israelites from slavery
Why does the Partition of 1947 upset both Israelis and Palestinians?
Both sides want all of the land
What are slender narrow pyramids called?
What are slender narrow pyramids called?
Why did Jesus gain enemies throughout his life?
Claim to be God and the Messiah
What two geographical features give Mesopotamia its name?
Tigris & Euphrates River
What are the foundational rules of Islam?
The 5 Pillars of Islam
What is the name of the failed plan to save the hostages in Iran?
Operation Eagle Claw
What geographical features provides protection along the Nile River
What is the M.V.P of geographical features?
River
Social Studies is the study of?
People
What three religions are connected to Abraham's family tree?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Why does Osama bin Laden attack the United States?
American involvement in the Middle East
What are the three steps to mummification?
Remove the organs, dry out the body, wrap the body
Why is there conflict between the sides of Abraham's family tree?
About God's promise
How were Hammurabi's laws different from other rulers?
Fair & Public
What is Ramadan?
Month Long Fast, one of the 5 pillars
Why does Sadaam Huessein attack Kuwait starting the Persian Gulf War?
Why was the discovery of the Rosetta Stone a big deal?
It helped translate hieroglyphics
After the Egyptians stopped building the pyramids where did the bury the pharaohs instead?
The Valley of the Kings
Who are the Nacirema?
Present Day Americans
What is the major differences between Judaism and Christianity?
Belief in Jesus
Why was the Six Day War so surprising?
Because Israel won
What are the three reasons the Egyptians stop building pyramids?
Expensive
Lots of Workers
Easy to Rob
Why is the resurrection of Jesus important for Christians?
Its proves he is God