Vocabulary
Define monotheism
Monotheism is a belief in one god.
What was new about the religion of the Hebrews?
It was monotheistic at a time when most religions were polytheistic
Ancient Egypt was a river-valley civilization. What is a river-valley civilization?
A river-valley civilization is an agricultural civilization settled near a river that supports the civilization
Saul was the first king of the Israelites
True!
What are Hieroglyphics?
a system of picture-like symbols for writing
Define polytheism
A belief in many gods
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible are called...
The Torah
What was so significant about the Nile River?
The Nile (1) flooded annually (each year) and (2) provided a rich soil that helped crops grow
The annual flooding of the Nile helped with record-keeping.
True!
What is papyrus?
a type of paper made from woven strands of the papyrus plant
Define covenant
A covenant is a contract or promise. In the case of the Hebrew people, they believed that if they did as God asked, God would take care of them.
What happened to the Isrealites when the relocated to Egypt?
They were enslaved by the Egyptians
Egypt was ruled by 31 different dynasties. What is a dynasty?
A succession of rulers from the same family through generations (like from father to son, to his son, to his son, etc.)
Pharaohs were elected by citizens of Egypt through voting.
False, Pharaohs were not elected, power was usually passed down through family.
In 1473 BCE, Hatsheput ruled Egypt as a regent. What is a regent?
A regent is an adult who rules in place of a child who is too young, a ruler who is disabled, or a ruler who is absent.
A prophet is a spiritual leader who is believed to hear and interpret God's word
Which Israelite ruler built the first temple in Jerusalem?
King Solomon (hint: the temple is called Solomon's Temple)
They were tombs for the pharaohs and their families
The last ruler of Ancient Egypt was King Tutankhamen.
False, the last ruler of Ancient Egypt was Cleopatra VII (the 7th) around 51 BC.
Why did Israel split into two kingdoms?
After King Solomon's death, the northern tribes of Israel refused to accept his son as their leader and rebelled.
Define diaspora
Israel was split into two kingdoms, what were they called?
Israel and Judah.
Why is King Tutankhamen so significant to historians?
King Tutankhamen's body was mummified and very well preserved. This gives historians more information about what Ancient Egypt was like because they could analyze someone from that time in history.
the terms "Hebrew people," "Israelites," and "Jewish people" all refer to followers of Judaism.
True, these terms all refer to followers of Judaism, but are used to refer to different time periods in their history.
What was significant about the Ten Commandments?
(1) they formed a covenant between God and the Israelites and (2) they became the basis for many religious and social laws