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Which Pharoah was a strong military leader?
Thutmose III
Why did Egyptians mummify their kings?
They believed they need their body for the afterlife.
Who conquered Jebus and renamed it Jerusalem?
David
Why did God show Nebuchanezzar His power?
Nebuchadnezzar was proud.
Who conquered Jerusalem?
Nebuchadnezzar
Where did the Hysos rule?
the Nile Delta
What were two things Egyptians believed about their kings?
He was the son of the sun god. He controlled the level of the Nile
Why did the pharoah enslave the Israelites?
He was afraid they would overthrow him.
A Persian king who allowed Israel to return home
Cyrus the Great
What was the writing system that used cords and knots?
Quipu
How did scribes' records affect Egypt's economy for several generations?
They kept it strong.
How was Egypt different Mesopotamia?
Mesopotamia was made of city-states. Egypt was united.
Which laws in the Mosaic Law defined good and evil?
Moral law
Who caused the International Age to collapse?
The Sea Peoples
Who saw the handwritting on the wall?
Belshazzar
Why did the Old Kingdom in Egypt fall?
The central government had less power that local governments.
How did the Pharoah's hold absolute power? 2 things
They owned all the land. They kept record of all the food and levels of the Nile.
What were the steps in Israels cycle of sinning and returning to God?
God removed His protection. Other countries conquered them. They cried out to God for help, and He would send judge to deliver them.
How long did it take civilization to rebuild after just 100 years of decline?
500
What ruthless empire had Nineveh as their capitol city?
Neo-Assyria
Who were the five great powers during the International Age?
Assyrians, Hittites, Kassites, Egpytians, and Mitanni
Because kings in the Twelfth Dynasty held abosolute powers, the Middle kingdom had what?
180 years of prosperity
How did the Old Testament change Western beliefs and values?
It changed the way people thought about law, justice, and other things.
What is Hiduism's holy writings
Vedas
Which empire controlled the Middle East for over 300 years?
New-Assyria