Egypt Vocabulary
an existence after death
afterlife
What ancient Egyptian group made up the largest social class?
Peasants
According to the Torah, what were the two tablets of stone that God gave to Moses?
The Ten Commandments
one of the earliest religions based on worshipping one God, developed among the ancient Israelites
Judaism
Who was considered the "father of the Jews"?
Abraham
a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners
peasants
The chief treasurer's main job was to...
collect taxes
Who established Jerusalem as a holy city?
David
the holiest city in Judaism; capital of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and then Judah
Jerusalem
In ancient Egypt, a major duty of the High Priest was to....
Oversee all religious ceremonies.
a pyramid outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in society
Social Pyramid
How were scribes treated in ancient Egyptian society?
They were well paid and highly respected.
According to the Torah, the faith that would become Judaism began with....
A covenant or agreement
the escape of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom
Exodus
What was one purpose of the First Temple in Jerusalem?
to house the Ark of the Covenant, a place of worship
a group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights
Social Class
In ancient Egypt, religion strengthened the Pharaoh's position at the top of the social pyramid because they...
were believed to be gods.
The Torah consists of....
an early name for the Jewish people
Israelites
What was the flight from Egypt by the Israelites called?
Exodus
of high birth or rank
noble
Ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife was similar to this world, so they often...
buried food and other goods with the dead.
According to the Torah, God told Abram to move to the land of Canaan. For Jews, this land became known as...
The promised land.
Judaism’s most sacred text, consisting of the first five books of the Tanakh
Torah
How many years did a scribe attend school in ancient Egypt?
12