Mesopotamia and The First Empires
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What writing system did the Phonecians develop?
the alphabet
How many commandments are there?
10
What was the capital of Israel and currently is the capital of modern day Israel?
Jerusalem
100?
Gain 100
What is a state containing several countries and territories?
What body of water did the Phonecians utilize?
Mediterranean Sea
Which text was written last?
a. Hebrew Bible
b. New Testament
c. Talmud
d. Epic of Gilgamesh
c. Talmud
How many Jewish temples have there been based on religious texts?
2
200?
Lose 200
What modern day country encompassed Mesopotamia?
Iraq
Persia makes up what modern day country?
Iran
How many gods do monotheists believe in?
1
Which group destroyed the first Jewish temple?
Babylonians
300?
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What was the first city of Mesopotamia?
Uruk
What ruler, who was also great, conquered the Medes?
Cyrus the Great
When does the Sabbath begin to be observed?
At sunset on Friday night
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
400?
Lose 400
Hammurabi’s Code was a set of laws for which empire?
The spreading of traits from one region to another is referred to as what?
Cultural Diffusion
A binding agreement between Abraham and God was known as what?
a convenant
Jewish communities outside the land of Israel are known as what?
Diaspora
500?
Gain 500