Chapter 2: Ancient Middle East and Egypt Review Game

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

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

The ancient writing system of the Egyptians.

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

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

The ancient writing system of the Sumerians:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How are Judaism, Christianity and Islam SIMILAR?

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

A large political unit that controls many people and territories.

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

Greek word meaning "land between the rivers."

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

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

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

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

This civilization created the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids.

The first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt:

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

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

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

The belief in only ONE God.

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

This civilizations were the first to use iron weapons.

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

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

Iron was important in the ancient world mainly because

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

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

What empire was famous for the creation of the pyramids?

A promise; the Jews did so with Yahweh.