Religion
Important People
Ideas
Artifacts
Mystery...
200
In Israel, this was the predominant religion among its people
What is, Judaism?
200
This individual is the "father" of many religions including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Who is, Abraham?
200
Ancient Civilizations needed to be located near these in order to be sustainable?
What are, River Valleys?
200
This type of writing was used by the Sumerians to keep records of things like taxes and history
What is, Cuneiform?
200
This historical event led to the creation of civilization through domestication of plants and animals
What is, the Neolithic Revolution?
400
This book is the holy text of the Jewish faith
What is, the Torah?
400
DAILY DOUBLE
This is the man who is said to have parted the Red Sea
Who is, Moses?
400
This set of laws was inscribed in ancient Babylon and became the basis for law codes across the world
What is, Hammurabi's Code?
400
This type of writing was used by the Egyptians on items like cave walls and used symbols in places of words
What is, Hieroglyphics?
400
This NFL player is named after an Egyptian God!
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Who is, Amon-Ra St. Brown?
600
This story tells of a great flood that sweeps across the world from Mesopotamia
What is, the Epic of Gilgamesh?
600
This god is known as the Supreme God in Egyptian religion
Who is, Amon-Re?
600
These two words represent societies where men or women have the power
What is Patriarchal & Matriarchal
600
DAILY DOUBLE
This tablet helped researchers translate hieroglyphics into languages such as Greek
What is, the Rosetta Stone?
600
What river flows through Egypt?
What is, the Nile?
800
Similar to Christianity, the Jewish faith believes that once a week there needs to be a day of rest known as the _________
What is, the Sabbath?
800
This King was discovered in his tomb in 1922 and is often discussed as being a great example of what ancient tombs may have looked like
Who is, King Tut?
800
This word represents the spreading of people from Israel who subsequently took with them the Jewish religion
What is, the Diaspora?
800
These ancient temples were built in Sumer to show praise to a god or goddess
What are, Ziggurats?
800
What Egyptian landmark is this?
What is, the Sphinx?
1000
With regards to Judaism, name three terms that have to do with the religion
What are: Monotheism, Covenant, Rabbis, Synagogues, Star of David
1000
A famous historian once said there are 8 characteristics of civilization: List 5 of them
What are,
-Cities
-Organized Gov't
-Religion
-Job Specialization
-Social Classes
-Art & Architecture
-Writing systems
-Public Works
1000
The Hittites are often known as fierce warriors who possessed an advantage over their foes- what was this advantage?
What is, Iron weapons/tools (and chariots!)
1000
These pyramids are located in what Egyptian city?
What is, Giza?
1000
This actor played Moses in the movie The Ten Commandments
Who is Charlton Heston?