Water
Agriculture in ancient Egypt depended on the regular flooding of what river?
Nile River
Which Mesopotamian empire was known for its hanging gardens?
Neo-Babylonian
What was the largest class at the bottom of the social pyramid?
Peasants
How many gods does Judaism recognize?
One (monotheism)
Name, in chronological order, the 3 time periods of ancient Egyptian history that we learned about.
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom
The empires of Mesopotamia emerged between which two rivers?
Tigris and Euphrates
Which Mesopotamian empire is considered the first kingdom to become an empire?
Akkadian empire
Which social class would have often used papyrus in their work?
Scribes
What is the name of the special relationship formed between God and the ancient Hebrews?
the Covenant
Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Khufu
What body of water is to the southeast of Egypt?
Red Sea
Which Mesopotamian empire covered the largest area?
Assyrian empire
What is the name of a board game that was played in ancient Egypt?
Senet
What are two things the prophet Moses is known for?
Leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt; receiving the 10 Commandments
What is one characteristic of Egyptian art?
Any of the following are acceptable answers:
Head, neck, hips, legs and feet drawn in profile
Shoulders, chest, and eye drawn facing forward
No perspective – don’t try to show space or add shading
Important people drawn larger than others
The Nile River delta flows into what body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
Which Mesopotamian empire had a law code that applied to all?
Babylonian empire (Hammurabi's Code)
What social class was responsible for embalming?
Priests
What are two historical terms for the Jewish people?
Ancient Hebrews and Israelites
Which pharaoh negotiated a peace treaty with the Hittites?
Ramses II
Canaan lies between what sources of water?
Jordan River and Mediterranean Sea
Which Mesopotamian empire was known for it's bas-reliefs (2-dimensional sculptures)?
Assyrian empire
Which of artisans were considered the most skilled?
Stone carvers
After the death of King Solomon, the kingdom of the ancient Hebrews split in two. What were the two parts named?
Israel and Judah
Which pharaoh patronized the arts and built the White Chapel at Karnak?
Senusret I