Egypt and Judaism Assessment Review

Question 1

Jewish God

Answer 1

Yahweh is the Jewish God, who created the heavens and the earth and then chooses a certain people, the Israelites, as his own.

Question 2

Geography Judaism (Canaan, Palestine, and Israel)

Answer 2

Canaan, Palestine, and Israel represent the historical, cultural, and spiritual geography of Judaism, reflecting the connection of the Jewish people to this land across thousands of years.

Question 3

Profit in Egypt and Judaism

Answer 3

Egypt: often linked to trade, agriculture, and taxation

Judaism: a key element in economic activities, but it is governed by strict guidelines.

Question 4

Ten Commandments

Answer 4

Laws in Judaism where Moses led the Jews to Mount Sinai, where he received the 10 commandments, which were written by the hand of God.

Question 5

Abrahamic holy books

Answer 5

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have central holy books guiding their beliefs, laws, and practices. Examples: Torah, Bible, and Quran

Question 6

Monotheism

Answer 6

The belief in the existence of a single, all-powerful God. This concept is central to the Abrahamic religions which includes Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Question 7

Sinai Peninsula

Answer 7

A triangular-shaped region in Egypt that serves as a land bridge between Africa and Asia. the Sinai Peninsula is a geographically diverse and historically rich region with enduring religious significance, critical geopolitical relevance, and ongoing social and security challenges.

Question 8

Holy books (Torah, Bible)

Answer 8

The Torah was the central and most important text in Judaism, traditionally understood as God’s revelation to Moses.

The Christian Bible is a sacred text that consists of two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Question 9

Passover

Answer 9

One of the most important Jewish holidays. it commemorates the slavery of the Israelites in Egypt and their ultimate exodus to freedom.

Question 10

Differences about Palestine, Canaan, and Israel.

Answer 10

Palestine: Has classical origins and is used today to represent a political entity and region associated with the Palestinian people.

Canaan: Is the oldest term, used in ancient times, and mainly refers to a Bronze Age region with diverse cultures.

Israel: initially referred to an ancient kingdom and is now a modern state.

Question 11

Beneifits and Challenges of the Nile

Answer 11

Benifits: Water was the biggest gift, floods were preidictable (Normally occurs every summer), and great food source because of fish in the river.

Challenges: The river faces many challenges in today’s world. Chief among them, pollution, overuse, and climate change.

Question 12

Silt

Answer 12

A fine material that is often found in riverbeds, lakes, and other bodies of water.

Question 13

Egyptian Writing System

Answer 13

one of the oldest and most famous writing systems in the world.

Question 14

Canopic Jars

Answer 14

Used to store and protect the internal organs of the deceased for their journey into the afterlife.

Question 15

Theocracy

Answer 15

A government where religion is the central dicesium for decision making.

Question 16

cuneiform, hydrolytic, Rosetta stones

Answer 16

Cuneiform: A writing system that influenced early cultures, including the Hebrews, but was not used in Egypt. It helps understand the context of biblical stories.

Hydroliths: refer to water-related monuments or elements, possibly connected to the Egyptian reverence for the Nile and Judaism’s symbolism of water in rituals.

Rosetta stones: a generic reference to anything that decodes ciphers or reveals hidden mysteries.

Question 17

Pyramids

Answer 17

An Impressive achievement for civilization. They were a powerful symbol of the Pharaohs.

Question 18

Polytheism

Answer 18

A Belief in many gods.

Question 19

Command Economy

Answer 19

A system of controlled production.
The state controls a quota.

Question 20

Narmer

Answer 20

Egyptian Pharaoh, who considered him the unifier of Egypt and founder of the First Dynasty.

Question 21

Mummification

Answer 21

The process of mummification requires the organs of the body to be removed and dried.

Question 22

King Tut, Narmer, AKHENATEN,
and Ramses

Answer 22

King Tut: One of the most famous ancient pharaohs

Narmer: An ancient Egyptian king, possibly the first pharaoh, who ruled around 3100 BCE. He is often credited with unifying Upper and Lower Egypt.

AKHENATEN: Ruled for almost 20 years. 1352-1334 B.C.E. over 1,500 years after Narmer. Who was followed by “King Tut” Tutankhamun who is believed to be Akhenaten’s son.

Ramses: Ruled during the 19th Dynasty from 1279–1213 BCE and is known for his extensive building projects, including temples like Abu Simbel

Question 23

Egyptian economy

Answer 23

An economy that was a complex and well-organized system that relied heavily on agriculture, trade, and taxation. It allowed for the growth of one of the world’s most enduring civilizations.

Question 24

Abrahamic Religions

Answer 24

The three major Abrahamic religions are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. They are influential across cultures and continents, contributing to major social, ethical, and philosophical developments.

Question 25

Judaism

Answer 25

The oldest known religion. would be promised their land that would belong to Abraham and his family forever.

Question 26

Social Hierarchy

Answer 26

At the top, the pharaoh and the royal family.
Below that, the nobles, the landowners, government officials that aren’t the pharaohs.
In the middle, the workers and traders.
At the bottom, the slaves (prisoners of war, criminals, debtors, and Jews)

Question 27

Mummification of Animals

Answer 27

In ancient Egypt was a widespread practice with deep religious and cultural significance.

Question 28

Egyptian Culture

Answer 28

The culture of ancient Egypt was one of stability, resilience, and continuity, reflecting a deep respect for the divine, the Pharaoh, and a cosmic order that governed all aspects of life.

Question 29

Canopic Jars

Answer 29

The ancient Egyptians during the mummification process to store and preserve the internal organs of the deceased for the afterlife.

Question 30

King Tut

Answer 30

One of the most famous pharaohs, largely because of the discovery of his tomb in 1922

Question 31

Social Class system

Answer 31

The social class systems of ancient Egypt and early Jewish society had unique structures and functions, influenced by religious beliefs, economic roles, and community organization.

Question 32

Egyptian Writing

Answer 32

Hieroglyphics was the main form of writing in ancient Egypt. Early hieroglyphics were written on papyrus, sheets of paper made from reeds growing in the Nile river.

Question 33

Rosetta Stone

Answer 33

Standing 4 feet tall, three different types of writing are carved onto the stone. the three different types of writing were Hieroglyphic, Demotic, and Greek.

Question 34

Difference Between bibliography, and work cited.

Answer 34

Work Cited: Lists only the sources you directly cited in your work.

Bibliography: Lists all sources you consulted, even if not cited.

Question 35

Tea Paragraph

Answer 35

Has a topic sentence (has to answer the question.). Had a body paragraph used as evidence (Must include author and page #s in parts of the paragraph), an analysis explaining the evidence (3 sentences).