Egypt and Judaism Assessment Review Flashcards
Jewish God
Yahweh is the Jewish God, who created the heavens and the earth and then chooses a certain people, the Israelites, as his own.
Geography Judaism (Canaan, Palestine, and Israel)
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.
Profit in Egypt and Judaism
Egypt: often linked to trade, agriculture, and taxation
Judaism: a key element in economic activities, but it is governed by strict guidelines.
Ten Commandments
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.
Abrahamic holy books
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have central holy books guiding their beliefs, laws, and practices. Examples: Torah, Bible, and Quran
Monotheism
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.
Sinai Peninsula
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.
Holy books (Torah, Bible)
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.
Passover
One of the most important Jewish holidays. it commemorates the slavery of the Israelites in Egypt and their ultimate exodus to freedom.
Differences about Palestine, Canaan, and Israel.
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.
Beneifits and Challenges of the Nile
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.
Silt
A fine material that is often found in riverbeds, lakes, and other bodies of water.
Egyptian Writing System
one of the oldest and most famous writing systems in the world.
Canopic Jars
Used to store and protect the internal organs of the deceased for their journey into the afterlife.
Theocracy
A government where religion is the central dicesium for decision making.
cuneiform, hydrolytic, Rosetta stones
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.
Pyramids
An Impressive achievement for civilization. They were a powerful symbol of the Pharaohs.
Polytheism
A Belief in many gods.
Command Economy
A system of controlled production.
The state controls a quota.
Narmer
Egyptian Pharaoh, who considered him the unifier of Egypt and founder of the First Dynasty.
Mummification
The process of mummification requires the organs of the body to be removed and dried.
King Tut, Narmer, AKHENATEN,
and Ramses
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
Egyptian economy
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.
Abrahamic Religions
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.
Judaism
The oldest known religion. would be promised their land that would belong to Abraham and his family forever.
Social Hierarchy
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)
Mummification of Animals
In ancient Egypt was a widespread practice with deep religious and cultural significance.
Egyptian Culture
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.
Canopic Jars
The ancient Egyptians during the mummification process to store and preserve the internal organs of the deceased for the afterlife.
King Tut
One of the most famous pharaohs, largely because of the discovery of his tomb in 1922
Social Class system
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.
Egyptian Writing
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.
Rosetta Stone
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.
Difference Between bibliography, and work cited.
Work Cited: Lists only the sources you directly cited in your work.
Bibliography: Lists all sources you consulted, even if not cited.
Tea Paragraph
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).
