Mesopotamia
How did the people of Mesopotamia feel about floods? Why?
Hated them, because it would destroy crops and homes.
What was the most important river in Ancient Egypt?
Nile River
Who was the Father of the Hebrews?
Abraham
What's a Pharaoh?
The leader of Ancient Egypt?
Name 1 Disney Movie
answers vary
True or False: Sumer was made up of City States
True
What were the two roles of the Pharaoh?
Leader of government, and leader of religion
How many commandments are there?
10
What is a scribe?
Someone who could read and write
Name 10 USA States
answers vary
Which civilization was known as a warrior society? Assyrians vs. Akkadians
Assyrians
Name 1 civilization that conquered Ancient Egypt
rome, greece, persia, assyrians
Explain 1 commandment
“I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any strange gods before Me.”
“Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.”
“Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.”
“Honor thy father and mother.”
“Thou shalt not murder”
Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
“Thou shalt not steal.”
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.”
“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife.”
“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s goods.”
Who is Anubis
The God of the Underworld
Who was Alexander the Great?
King of ancient Macedonia, greatest military generals of all time
What people conquered the Assyrians and the Babylonians?
Persians
Name 1 God/dess we learned about, and what they are the god/dess of.
multiple correct answers
Who was David's son?
Solomon
What did Priests do in Ancient Egypt?
Worked in the temples and made offerings to the gods
What month has less than 30 days?
Feburary
Name 3 Mesopotamian empires we talked about
Sumer, Babylon, Assyrians, Akkadian Empire, Persian Empire
What are the time periods between Kingdoms called?
Intermediate Periods
Why did Israel and Judah fall?
The were weakened by the division, so they were invaded
What's a prophet?
Someone who speaks for god
True or False: When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, he was alone.