The People w/ the Boats
The civilization of Phoenicia began in the area today known as ______________________
Lebanon
Who enslaved the Hebrews?
Egyptians
What were the laws given to the Jewish people about how to behave religiously and morally?
10 Commandments
How many ghosts chase Pac-Man at the start of each game?
4
What brought about the end of Phoenician civilization?
The Phoenicians were conquered by the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Romans, etc.
What is the holy book of Judaism?
Torah
Person who led the Hebrews out of slavery in the story of Exodus
Moses
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas/ Garbanzo Beans
What are the two major natural resources that the Phoencians had?
Cedar trees and purple dye from Murex Snails
Who is considered the father of the Hebrew people?
Abraham
The Jews refer to God as ___________.
Yahweh
Which planet has the most moons?
Saturn
How did the Phoenician city-states become so wealthy and powerful?
They dominated trade in the Mediterranean Sea
What is the promised land of the Hebrews?
Canaan (Modern day Israel/Palestine)
What conquerors were harsh and oppressive of the Hebrews –forcing them to live in exile and destroying the temple of Solomon?
Babylonians
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil
How did the Phoenician alphabet increase literacy in the Mediterranean?
The alphabet was phoentic (1 symbol for 1 sound) and it was short (only 22 characters) so it was easier for people to learn how to read and write.
What conquerors of Israel were tolerant of the Jews' religion and allowed them to return and rebuild Jerusalem?
Persians
What do we call the scattering of Jewish people throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe?
Which country is credited with inventing ice cream?
China