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Ancient Hebrews
Persia
Assyrians
Neo-Babylonians
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In Monster's Inc, there is nothing more deadly or toxic than what?

What is a human child?


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Religion: The Ancient Hebrews were the first people to have a religion where there is only one god. What do we call that?

What is Monotheism

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This Ruler united the tribes thru marriage and was known for his religious tolerance.

Who was Cyrus?

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Why were the Assyrians considered "ruthless"

The Assyrians were feared for their military might and their cruelty. 

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Who was the leader of the Neo-Babylonians?
Nebuchadnezzar
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Great Scott! and "This is pretty heavy, Doc!" Are the quotes by two main characters in this movie, one of Tyler's favorites.

What is Back to the Future.

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Government: What is the name of the Jewish/Hebrew leader and prophet that led them out of slavery in Egypt?

What is Moses

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The religion of the Persians, whose god was Ahuramazda.

What was Zoroastrianism?

200
What were the two inventions Assyrians created to attack cities?
1. Battering Arms

2. Siege Towers

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What did Nebuchadnezzar build around his capital city to keep it safe?
Two walls and a moat
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What kind of turtle can't retract into its shell?

What is a sea turtle?

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Writing: What is the name of the type of writing that Hebrews used? (Hint: ___________ Writing)

What is Hebrew Writing

300

The Persians lost this war against the Greeks

What is the Persian War

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How did Assyrians keep their warlike reputation?
Telling stories of their cruelty
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Nebuchadnezzar wanted to bring back the splendor of the first Babylonian empire so he built the cities largest ___________
Ziggurat
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What is the only sport to be played on the moon?

What is golf

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Culture: Hebrews learned how to behave and the idea of right and wrong through what? (Hint: E______ T_________)

What is Ethical Teaching

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Darius I built this to hasten communications between the provinces

What is the Royal Road?

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Why did Assyrians have such great palaces?

The Assyrians believed that kings were special beings

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What does Neo mean?
New
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Silly Rabbit ,_____ are for kids

What is/are Trix

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Social Classes: What was at the center of the Hebrew tribal structure?

What is The Family

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It was the ceremonial Capital City

What is Persepolis?

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The Assyrians built a system of canals that brought drinking water from far away places into the cities called?
Aqueducts
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The Babylonians made advances in math and astronomy by creating what?
the Sundial