Midterm Flashcards
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Paleolithic and Neolithic
Paleolithic is the old stone age, people used simple stone toools , Neolithic is the new stone age , people started moving into permenant shelters and they started farming.
Agricultural Revolution
Also known as the Neolithic Revolution, the time period around 10,000 B.C.E when humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming and herding.
Cultural Hearths
A geographical area where a specific culture or a specific set of ideas originated from.
The Story of the Eloquent Peasant
It is one of the earliest known works of literature and provides valuable insight into Egyptian society and justice.
Narmer Palette
It is one of the earliest known examples of hieroglyphic inscriptions and depicts the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the king Narmer.
Old, Middle, New Kingdoms
The Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms are three major periods in ancient Egyptian history, each marking significant developments in the civilization’s culture, politics, and architecture.
Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest known pieces of literature, originating from ancient Mesopotamia around 2100-1200 BCE. It tells the story of Gilgamesh, a legendary king of Uruk, and explores themes of heroism, friendship, and the search for immortality.
Sumer
Sumer
Sumer was one of the earliest known civilizations, located in the southern part of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. It emerged around 5500 BCE and is often referred to as the “cradle of civilization” due to its significant contributions to human culture and development
Geography of Canaan
Canaan was an ancient region located in the Southern Levant, encompassing parts of present-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Israel. It was a significant area in the ancient Near East, known for its fertile land and strategic location.
10 Commandments
The Ten Commandments are a set of moral and ethical guidelines that, according to the Bible, were given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. They are central to the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam(ask teacher if need to know all 10)
Behistun Inscription
The Behistun Inscription depicts a powerful and dramatic scene of Darius the Great’s triumph over his enemies.This relief and its inscriptions serve as a powerful political statement, emphasizing Darius’s right to rule and his divine support. It also provides a rich historical narrative of the early years of his reign.
Persian Empire (where/what regions)
Kings of Judah
-Saul
-David
-Solomon
Abraham and Moses
Abraham And MOSES
Abraham
Abraham, originally named Abram, is a central figure in the Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is considered the patriarch of the Jewish people and is known for his unwavering faith in God1.
Early Life: Abraham was born in Ur of the Chaldees (modern-day Iraq) and later moved to Canaan (modern-day Israel) following God’s command.
Covenant with God: God made a covenant with Abraham, promising him numerous descendants and the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession.
Significant Events: Abraham’s faith was tested when God asked him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, but an angel intervened at the last moment. He is also known for having two sons, Ishmael (with Hagar) and Isaac (with Sarah).
Moses
Moses is one of the most significant prophets in the Abrahamic religions, particularly in Judaism. He is best known for leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.
Early Life: Moses was born in Goshen, Egypt, to Hebrew parents who hid him from Pharaoh’s decree to kill all newborn Hebrew boys.
Exodus: After killing an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew, Moses fled to Midian, where he encountered God in a burning bush. God instructed him to return to Egypt and demand the release of the Israelites2.
Ten Commandments: Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Wandering in the Desert: After the Exodus, Moses led the Israelites through the desert for 40 years, eventually bringing them to the edge of the Promised Land, though he was not allowed to enter.
Both Abraham and Moses are revered for their faith, leadership, and pivotal roles in the history and religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Jewish Holidays
Passover is celebrated to commemorate the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, involving a Seder meal with symbolic foods and the retelling of the Exodus story.
Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, marked by the miracle of the menorah burning for eight days with limited oil, celebrated over eight nights.
Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, a holy day of fasting, prayer, and repentance where Jews seek forgiveness for their sins, concluding ten days of reflection and repentance.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a time of reflection and renewal, celebrated with sweet foods like apples and honey and the sounding of the shofar.
