Mesopotamia
Where was Ancient Mesopotamia located?
In the area of modern-day Iraq and Syria
What is the name of the Jewish Holy Book?
The Torah
Hanukkah is also known as the “festival of ______________”
Lights
What is a city-state?
One big city that functions as its own country
When is Hanukkah celebrated?
Late November or December
Is Mesopotamia the name of one empire or a series of empires in the same area over many centuries?
It was many empires in the same area over many centuries
Judaism is the first monotheistic religion, true or false?
True
How many days does Hanukkah last?
8
Who lead the Jews out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
What is an empire?
Multiple territories conquered under one ruler
What is the name of the two rivers that run through Mesopotamia?
Who founded Judaism?
Abraham
Giving gifts during Hanukkah is a rule that is written in the Torah, true or false?
True
What is the Jewish country of the world today?
Israel
What is the crescent shaped land around Mesopotamia called?
Fertile Crescent
Why is the area around Mesopotamia known as the "Fertile Crescent"?
Because it is in a crescent shape and the rivers that run through it make the ground fertile for growing
Where did King Solomon build his big temple?
What are some foods that are eaten during Hanukkah?
Fried potato cakes called "Latkes", jelly donuts, foods cooked in oil
What does polytheistic mean?
Believing in multiple Gods
about 4,000 years
What was the first civilization to appear in Mesopotamia?
The Summerians
According to the Jewish story, what "miracle" happened at the ocean when Moses lead the Jews out of Egypt?
Moses is said to have parted the Red Sea for them to cross
Inside Israel, what do the letters on the dreidel stand for?
"A great miracle happened here"
What is the name of the candle holder used during Hanukkah?
The Menorah
Why do the Jewish people have their own country today?