Ancient Egypt
What does a pharaoh do?
Rule Egypt, in charge of the military and the people of Egypt
Where was the Kingdom of Kush located?
On the Nile River
What is Judaism?
A religion based on worshipping 1 God
What were the two jobs of peasants?
Farming and building
What civilization did Kush struggle for power with, and did they ever conquer each other? Who conquered who?
Egypt, they conquered each other
What two kingdoms did Israel split into in 930 BCE?
Israel and Judah
What were some jobs of artisans?
stone carvers, weavers, painters, and carpenters
What was the name of their capital city, and why was it important?
Meroe, it was a center for industry and trade
What is the sacred text in Judaism, and what does it contain?
Torah, collection of teachings and laws
What did scribes do and what did they have to do to become scribes?
They recorded history, contracts and information about war. They had to go to scribe school for 12 years.
Who were the leaders of the Kingdom of Kush? What god did they worship when they returned to African culture?
Kandakes, the lion god
Where did the Jewish people move to from Mesopotamia? Where did they move after that?
Canaan, Egypt
What were the three government officials and which was the most important?
Vizier, chief treasurer and general of the armies (most important vizier)
What two civilizations did the Kush Kingdom defend themselves from?
Egypt, the Roman Empire
Who were four important leaders in Judaism?
Abraham, Moses, King David and King Solomon