Masters of the Sea
What region did the Phoenicians come from?
The eastern Mediterranean coast — mainly modern Lebanon
Who were the Neo-Hittites?
Successor states that survived after the fall of the Hittite Empire
Who is called the “father of the Israelites”?
Abraham
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
This movie franchise features the "villain" Michael Myers
Halloween
What was the Phoenicians’ most famous product that made them wealthy?
Purple dye
What caused the original Hittite Empire’s collapse around 1200 BC?
Invasions, famine, and the wider Bronze Age Collapse
What did God promise Abraham in His covenant?
Land, descendants, and blessing
What event marks the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt?
The Exodus
This percentage of Americans call Halloween their favorite holiday
23%
What was the most important Phoenician contribution to later civilizations?
The phonetic alphabet
How did the Neo-Hittites preserve civilization after the collapse?
They kept Hittite culture alive through language, art, and memory
Why was faith so important in Abraham’s relationship with God?
He trusted God’s promises even when they seemed impossible
Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai
The next time there will be a full moon that lands on Halloween is this year
2039
How did Phoenician geography shape their economy and power?
Limited farmland pushed them toward sea trade and shipbuilding
Why is the Neo-Hittite period important for historians studying resilience?
It shows how civilizations can rebuild through cultural adaptation
How did Joseph’s time in Egypt prepare the way for the Israelites’ later story?
It led to the Israelites’ settlement in Egypt, setting up the Exodus story
What is the main purpose of the Ten Commandments?
To guide moral behavior and define Israel’s covenant with God
The Tradition of carving Gourds to ward off evil spirits started in this country
Ireland
Why did Phoenician colonies like Carthage become so significant?
They extended trade networks and spread Phoenician culture across the Mediterranean
The Neo-Hittite language drew from these two older versions (before they started to adapt to the Phoenician Alphabet)
Cuneiform
Luwian Hieroglyphs
How does Abraham’s faith differ from the polytheistic beliefs around him?
He believed in one God who was personal, moral, and faithful
How did the Law transform Israel from a wandering people into a nation?
It gave them a shared moral code and national identity under divine law
This day has had Halloween land on it most frequently in the over a 400-year Gregorian cycle
Friday