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Ancient Israelites
Phoenicians
Lydians
Persian Empire
Religions
100
How many tribes made up the Hebrew civilization?
12 - one for each of Jacob's sons
100
Modern day country where Phoenicia existed.
Lebanon
100
The Lydians were located on the western end of the peninsula that became known as Anatolia. What is another name for the region?
Asia Minor
100
This nobleman ruled Persia and was responsible for most of the growth of the Persian empire.
Cyrus
100
Who is the father of Judaism and Islam?
Abraham
200
In what order did the kings of the Israelites rule?
Saul, David, Solomon
200
The Phonecians used this means of travel to explore new land.
Ships
200
The Lydians became the first people to use this form of money. What is it?
Coined money
200
This is a required payment from one kingdom to another in exchange for protection and services.
Tribute
200
What did the stone tablets that Abraham carried down from Mt. Sinai contain?
The 10 Commandments
300
What is the Roman event that scattered the Jews throughout the world?
The Diasopora
300
This Phoenician innovation made communication possible with other cultures which they interacted with.
The alphabet
300
Coined money almost eliminated the need for this type of economic system. What is it called?
Barter system.
300
These men rode on horseback to deliver the mail throughout the kingdom.
Couriers
300
What is the house of worship for a Jewish person?
A synagogue
400
What did the Babylonians do when they invaded Israel?
Exiled the peoples to other lands
400
The Phoenicians built settlements all around the Mediterranean Sea. What are these settlements called?
Colonies
400
This type of economic system is based on the use of money instead of barter.
money economy
400
This road connected the farthest points of the Persian empire.
The Royal Road
400
Who is the main god of Zoroastrianism?
Ahura Mazda
500
After Solomon's death, the kingdom split into two parts. The north was called Israel. The southern kingdom was called?
Judah
500
The Phoenician empire is known to have traded with many countries in the region. This trading is known as?
Commerce
500
Lydia's location made it vulnerable to attack. Which civilization was the first to conquer it?
Persia
500
This emperor organized the kingdom by establishing 20 satrapies.
Darius
500
The religious book of the Hebrews
Torah