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Creation
Mesopotamia
Hebrews
Egypt
Persia
100
God created the LIGHT
What was created on DAY ONE?
100
Farmers here grew two kinds of grains because people liked to eat barley cakes and flatbread. (Hint: names of two grains)
What is barley and wheat?
100
He was the father of this nation of people and God changed his name.
Who was Abram/Abraham?
100
This large river runs through the country of Egypt and is known as Egypt's "lifeline".
What is the Nile River?
100
When we studied Persia, Mrs. Heather Smith noticed that a replica of the oldest one was at Mrs. Leak's house!
What is a "Persian Rug"?
200
On this day, God divided the waters from the waters. (Hint: scissors)
What was created on DAY TWO?
200
People in Mesopotamia built these beautiful temples.
What is a ziggurat?
200
The father of this nation left his home town to move to Canaan. His home town was known for idol worship.
What is the city of Ur?
200
The Egyptians made many large creations out of stone.
What are pyramids?
200
It is believed that these men followed the star to see baby Jesus.
Who are the three wise men?
300
On this day, God created the land and the seas.
What was created on DAY THREE?
300
People in Mesopotamia were the first to use these kinds of boats.
What is a sailboat?
300
This was the grandson of the father of the Hebrew nation. He was given a coat of many colors.
Who was Joseph?
300
The large river that flows through Egypt runs in this direction.
What is south to north?
300
This Persian king captured Babylon and helped to build the 2nd Temple.
Who was King Cyrus?
400
On this day, God created the stars, moon and sun.
What was created on DAY FOUR?
400
This word/name means "land between the rivers".
What does the word "Mesopotamia" mean?
400
This tent was the Holy dwelling place of God as the Hebrew people worshipped in the desert.
What is the Tabernacle?
400
Religion was an important part of Egyptian life. The ancient Egyptians believed that every part of daily life was influenced by these.
What are gods and goddesses?
400
The wise men were priests from the country where this Hebrew man was held captive.
What is Persia/Babylon?
500
On this day, God created the fish and the birds.
What was created on DAY FIVE?
500
This famous king of Mesopotamia introduced an important code of law.
Who was Hammurabi?
500
God's divine power was demonstrated in the 10 plagues of Egypt when Pharaoh wouldn't let His people go. What was the second plague?
What was the plague of Frogs?
500
Ancient Egyptians used a type of writing called hieroglyphics and would write a person's name in this oval-shaped drawing.
What is a cartouche?
500
Of all of the human empires that affected the people of Israel, the Persians did something rather unique - they permitted the return of the people of the southern kingdom of Judah, by God's command, 70 years after their exile by the Babylonians under this king.
Who is King Nebuchadnezzar?