Judaism
What does the belief of monotheism mean?
To only believe there is 1 god.
What was the lowest social class?
Peasants
Who was at the top of the social pyramid?
The Pharaoh
How did Jews preserve their religion when faced with so many struggles?
1. They kept training rabbis (jewish leaders)
2.Introduced new practices
What does the belief of the Importance of Study mean?
To read / study the hebrew bible and torah.
What was the role of the pharaoh?
to run the country, oversee the government, army, religion.
What was the role of the artisan?
They were metal workers, sculptures, painters, and artist.
What is an amulet?
A gem/stone to ward of evil and protect on the journey to the after life.
What does the belief of Equity and Social Justice mean?
It is importance to treat everyone fairly and equally.
What was the role of the government official?
They were right below the pharaoh. They ran the army and created laws.
What is the role of a priest?
To perform religious rituals/ceremonies. Assist in burial process.
What civilization rose to power after ancient Egypt?
the Kush
What does the belief of Following Jewish Teachings mean?
To obey all rules/laws in the the bible, 10 commandments, and Talmud.
What was the role of a scribe?
To write the egyptian language. Worked in legal cases, military, tombs, etc.
What is one difference between an artisan and a scribe.
Teacher Response
What geographic feature helped the Egyptian society thrive (do well)?
the nile
What are the 4 central teachings of Judaism?
1. Monotheism
2. Following Jewish Teachings
3. Equity and Social Justice
4. The Importance of Study
List the social classes in the correct order from highest statues to lowest.
1. Pharoah
2. Gov. Offical
3. Priest
4. Sribe
5. Artisian
6. Peasant
Teacher Response
How did Jews preserve their religion when faced with so many struggles?
1. They kept training rabbis (jewish leaders)
2.Introduced new practices