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Torah
Jewish Scripture/ Christian Old Testament
Hunter- Gatherer
nomads who hunted for resources (men) and foraged for plants (women/children)
The Wheel:
Invention of the wheel, which facilitated agricultural tasks and trade.
Population Growth:
A stable food supply allowed for larger populations and increased population density.
Why did ancient Egyptians settle in the Nile River delta?
Fertile Soil in the river valley.
judaism
Monotheistic Religion founded by Abraham
Food Surplus
an over production of food, occurred in settled communities; led to population growth
Weaving and Textiles:
Invention of the loom for weaving cloth and making sails.
Specialization of Labor:
With food surpluses, not everyone needed to be involved in food production, leading to different jobs
Why was the Pharaoh such an important figure in Egyptian history?
Pharoah was a God like King worshipped by Egyptians.
hebrews
People of Ancient Israel, migrated from Mesopotamia and settled in Palestine
Revolution
a significant change that has a great impact on people, society, or the world
Pottery:
Creation of pottery for storing and cooking food.
Emergence of Civilizations:
The foundations for more complex societies, including early cities, were laid during this period.
What was the Rosetta Stone?
Translation stone discovered by the French that allowed for the translation of Hieroglyphics from Egyptian
Canaan
The Promised Land, Homeland of the Israelites
Agriculture
farming
Agriculture Tools:
Development of tools like the plow and sickles for farming, along with irrigation systems for managing water.
Hunting and Gathering to Agriculture:
Humans learned to cultivate crops and domesticate animals, ensuring a more reliable and consistent food supply.
What were the two kingdoms of Ancient Egypt before unification?
Upper & Lower
First Temple
Solomon’s Temple. Holy Temple of Jerusalem
Archaeologist -
scientist who studies human history and pre history
hieroglyphics
Pictures used as the Egyptian writing
Settlement
With a stable food source, people built permanent and semi-permanent homes, leading to the growth of villages and the first towns.
What are some of the major monuments in Ancient Egypt?
Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley of the Kings