Final Review Flashcards
1
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define ‘archaeology’
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2
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define anthropology
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3
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name 2 ways archaeologists determine how old an artifact is
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4
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what does the name ‘Fertile Crescent’ mean and what other name is it called?
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5
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what are the 2 main rivers in the Fertile Crescent?
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Tigris and Euphrates
6
Q
What is Egypt’s major geographic feature? Why?
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7
Q
Why was river flooding beneficial to ancient societies. Why are they so destructive in modern times?
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8
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Define ‘silt.’
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9
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define ‘delta.’
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the delta received its name from
the israelites lived in the - area of the delta during the time of Joseph and Moses
10
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define ‘polytheism.’
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11
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according to notes, give a description of the Egyptian gods.
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12
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why did Egyptian gods have animal heads?
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13
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who was Ra?
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14
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what was the purpose of the 10 Plagues in the Bible?
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