Judaism
What was the Jewish Diaspora?
Babylonians conquered and destroyed Jerusalem and exiled the Jews in 587 BCE.
True or False - Sumer was the world's first civilization?
True
Did Hammurabi's Code punish each member of society equally?
No, the punishment for harming the wealthy was more severe than for harming slaves.
What is Zoroastrianism?
It was a monotheistic religion in the Persian Empire that claimed that the universe is in a struggle between good and evil.
What did Cyrus the Great allow the Jews to do?
He allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem.
True or False - "You shall obey your spiritual leader" is one of the Ten Commandments.
What led to the conquest of Sumer?
There was fighting among the city-states.
What pattern did the laws in Hammurabi's Code follow?
Offense, punishment
True or False - The Royal Road was used to transport trade goods across the Persian Empire.
True
Who did the Phoenicians trade with?
People in Africa and Europe (along the Mediterranean Sea).
True or false - Judaism is a polytheistic religion.
False
How was Sumerian sculpture different?
It contained realistic statues of humans.
What is the Rule of Law?
It is the idea that all members of a society must obey the law.
What is a standing army?
It is a professional army that made conquering people more efficient.
What was the Phoenician alphabet based on?
Sounds
The Talmud
What was the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It was a myth about the legendary hero, Gilgamesh, written in cuneiform.
Why was it important the Hammurabi's Code was written down?
It helped the laws to be applied consistently and allowed the laws to be passed down to future generations.
How did the use of currency unify Persia's economy?
It made it easier for distant provinces to trade with one another.
What is the Judeo-Christian tradition?
It is a common set of values and beliefs shared by Judaism and Christianity.
Where do most of the Jews live today? (Name the two key places)
Israel and the United States
How did irrigation affect Sumer?
Irrigation allowed desert areas to be framed, which increased the food supply and helped the population growth.
What is a stele?
Upright stone slab.
What is tribute?
It is a payment made to show loyalty to a stronger power.
What is celebrated during the holiday of Passover?
The Exodus, or God freeing the Jews from slavery in Egypt.