Geography
What river gave life to Ancient Egypt?
The Nile
What made Judaism different from other religions at the time?
It was Monotheistic
What system of writing did Sumerians invent?
Cuneiform
Who created one of the first written law codes?
Hammurabi
Priests and Kings
What two rivers surrounded Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates
What is the Jewish (Judaism) Bible also called?
The Torah
What did the Phoenicians create that influenced language?
The alphabet
What title was given to Egypt’s ruler?
Pharaoh
Unskilled workers and slaves were a part of which class in Mesopotamia and Egypt?
The lower class
Why did civilizations choose river valleys for farming?
They had fertile soil from flooding.
How did the Jewish Diaspora affect Jewish people?
It forced many to leave their homeland.
Which Egyptian invention was made from plants?
Papyrus (paper)
What was one of the major ways to get resources that weren't available?
Trading
Who made up the middle classes in both Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Skilled workers, farmers, scribes
Which natural feature protected Egypt from invasion?
Deserts
What was one common religious feature in both Egypt and Mesopotamia?
They were both Polytheistic.
What did Sumerians use clay tablets for?
Record keeping
How were Mesopotamian city-states politically different from Egypt?
Mesopotamia = city-states
Egypt = unified kingdom
How did farming change human life compared to hunting and gathering?
It led to permanent villages and growth of civilizations.
What geographic feature inspired the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
Mountains from the Queen's homeland.
Why were temples and ziggurats important in Mesopotamia?
They were centers of worship.
Name one scientific or mathematical achievement of Egypt/
365 day calendar, pyramids, papyrus, geometry, medicine
Why did rulers in early civilizations claim connections to gods?
To justify their authority/power.
True or False: The Pharaoh was considered a god.
True