ISRAEL
He led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
Who is Moses?
These were built as tombs for the Pharoahs.
What are Pyramids?
Invented by the Sumerians, this is probably the single most important invention in history.
What is the Wheel.
He was the first king over Israel.
Who is Saul?
Jewish holiday to celebrate the Exodus.
What is the Passover?
Israel's only female judge.
Who was Deborah?
This was a time of peace and prosperity for the Egyptians.
What is the Middle Kingdom?
This city-state in Mesopotamia was home to Abraham.
What is Ur?
What Egyptian Pharaoh came to rule when he was 9 years old?
Who is Tutenkhamen? aka "King Tut"
This artifact was used to finally translate ancient Egypt's Hieroglyphics.
What is the Rosetta Stone.
Name of the Southern Kingdom.
What is Judah
Most of the great pyramids were built during this time period.
What is the Old Kingdom?
The first written language, and it was invented by the Sumerians.
What is Cuneiform?
He was the Pharaoh during the Exodus.
Who is Rameses II.
The evil Seleucid king, Antiochus IV, desecrated the temple by doing this.
What is sacrificing a pig.
Leader of the Maccabean Revolt.
Who is Judas Maccabeus?
What are canopic jars?
These tall buildings made of steps were the temples used by the people of Mesopotamia.
What is a Ziggurat?
He was king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel after the nation split in two.
Who was Jereboam.
Jews who resisted (fought back against) the Romans were called this.
What are Zealots?
The nation of Israel originally had this type of government, and they are the only nation to ever use this.
What is a Theocracy?
The religion of Egypt was a _______________ religion, meaning they had many different gods.
Hammurabi is most famous for this.
What is a "Written code of law."
Solomon's son, and King of Judah.
Who is Rehoboam?
This collection of books was originally included in the Bible, and is still included in some Bibles, but not most.
What is the Apocrypha.