Chapter 2: Ancient Middle East and Egypt Review Game

This civilization was known for their sea-trading economy of purple dye and cedar wood.

Persian governors; They ruled an area of the empire for the king.

Professional writer; learned the ancient written language of the Egyptians and Sumerians.

According to the Torah, who led the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt?

The process of embalming bodies began during what ancient kingdom of Egypt:

A family of rulers whose right to rule is passed down within the family.

Which ancient kingdom of Ancient Egypt buried the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings?

A government in which the leader is both political and religious (Pharaoh of Egypt)

This civilization was home to the world's first cities.

The ancient writing system of the Egyptians.

The world's first civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in

King Tut led the kingdom as a 9 year old during which Egyptian kingdom?

What empire was famous for the creation of the pyramids?

Iron was important in the ancient world mainly because

How are Judaism, Christianity and Islam SIMILAR?

A large political unit that controls many people and territories.

The 1st woman ruler (Hatshepsut) ruled during this Egyptian kingdom.

A government in which the leader is both political and religious.

This civilization created the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids.

The construction of a canal between the Red Sea and Nile River took place during this kingdom.

This civilization had one of the world's first libraries.

This civilization laid waste to the land and tortured people when conquering their lands.

A process of slowly drying a dead body to prevent it from rotting.

This ruler of Persia treated all captured people with mercy and compassion.

This civilization created the world's 1st alphabet of 22 symbols.

Created the first law codes that made all people of his empire responsible for their actions.

This civilization was home to King Hammurabi and the world's first law codes.

Greek word meaning "land between the rivers."

The belief in only ONE God.

This civilization was the first to use iron, for tools and weapons.

This civilization had an army called the Immortals because ranks were constantly refilled.

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible are called the (_______).

The ancient writing system of the Sumerians:

A promise; the Jews did so with Yahweh.

Ancient Sumerian temple; sat in the middle of the city.

How did the beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of most nearby people?

Built the Great Temple of Israel. Followed his dad, David as King of Israel:

King of Israel; Had the great city of Jerusalem built. Famous for killing Goliath.

The first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt:

This civilizations were the first to use iron weapons.