Many territories and peoples controlled by one government
What is an empire?
100
when there is so little food that many people starve
What is a famine?
100
a binding agreement
What is a covenant?
200
the belief in many gods
What is polytheism?
200
A group of travelers journeying together.
What is a caravan?
200
an organized list of laws and rules
What is a code?
200
to force someone to live in another country
What is exile?
200
an Israelite leader whom the Torah credits with leading the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan.
Who is Moses?
300
How did flooding rivers affect people who settled in Mesopotamia?
Flooding made farming and therefore life possible in Mesopotamia. Floods also sometimes swept away people, crops, animals and homes.
300
Who was Hammurabi, and what did he accomplish?
Hammurabi was a Babylonian king who created the Babylonian Empire by conquering surrounding cities. Also created a strict code of laws.
300
The king of Babylon from about 1792 to 1750; creator of the Babylonian Empire.
Who is Hammurabi?
300
What resources did the Phoenicians first use to build their wealth?
wood and dye from snails
300
a religious teacher who is regarded as someone who speaks for God (or a god)
What is a prophet?
400
Describe the religion of the Sumerians.
The Sumerians were polytheistic. They also wrote/ believed in myths. The Sumerians worshiped in Ziggurats.
400
What were the strengths of the Assyrian Empire?
The Assyrians were skilled warriors with advanced techniques of warfare; their capital Ninevah, was a center of learning.
400
groups of wedges and lines used to write several languages of the Fertile Crescent
What is cuneiform?
400
How did the Phoenician alphabet differ from cuneiform script?
The Phoenician alphabet used fewer symbols and was much easier to learn than the cuneiform script, which used symbols.
400
the scattering of people who have a common background or beliefs
What is diaspora?
500
Why have so many different civilizations existed in the region of Mesopotamia?
The rivers flowing through the land make it a perfect place to farm and live. Many different civilizations have settled in the region and then new groups of people came through and conquered the region. The land was desirable.
500
Who was Nebuchadnezzar II?
The king of Babylon. He rebuilt the city after the Assyrians destroyed it. Famous for creating hanging gardens in Babylon.
500
What was Hammurabi's Code?
A set of written laws created by the Babylonian King Hammurabi. These laws were very strict and helped settle conflicts. The punishment usually fit the crime.
500
Who were the Israelites?
They were God's followers, also known as the Hebrews.
500
How did the Jews preserve their heritage?
When they were dispersed, they lived in close communities. They followed traditions and worshiped together in synagogues.