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Mr. Gilley's Ancient History Ch. 1-3 Flashcards

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1
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A worship place in ancient Sumeria and Babylon

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Zigguratt

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2
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The false god of the Babylonians

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Marduk

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3
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Wedge-shaped writing created by the Sumerians

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Cunieform

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4
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Another name for the 10 commandments

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Decalogue

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5
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Mesopotamia

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“Land Between Rivers”

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6
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The man that received the law of God

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Moses

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7
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Sister of Moses who guided the basket to Pharaoh’s daughter

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Miriam

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8
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Because of their sin, we experience pain and death

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Adam and Eve

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9
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He created a code for his people in ancient Babylon

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Hammurabi

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10
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Ancient history of a hero recorded on 12 clay tablets

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Epic of Gilgamesh

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11
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What year was Daniel born?

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623 BC

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12
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What year were the Israelites delivered from Egypt?

A

1896 BC

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13
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What year was the Tower of Babel?

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2242 BC

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14
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What year did God call Abram out of Ur?

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1922 BC

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15
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What year was Moses given the 10 commandements?

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1491 BC

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16
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What year was Moses born?

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1571 BC

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17
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What year did the Babylonians conquer Judah?

A

588 BC (Jewish Exile)

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18
Q

What was the year of creation?

A

4004 BC

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19
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What year did the Assyrians conquer Northern Israel?

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732 BC

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20
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What year did King David take the throne of Israel?

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885 BC

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21
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Who was Hammurabi?

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The first Babylonian King who developed the Code of Hammurabi that was the foundation of all law-making in Babylonia. He united north and south Babylonia. He was also called Amraphel

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22
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Who is Yahweh?

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Name for the God of Israelites

23
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Who was Alexander the Great?

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King of Macedon of Greece

24
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Who was King Solomon?

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-Son of David
-built a temple on Mount Moriah
-repository for the ark of the Covenant
-reigned from 1015 BC-930 BC

25
Q

Who was Shalmaneser?

A

King of Assyria, reigned 726-721 BC

26
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Who was Daniel?

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-Born in Jerusalem in 623 BC
-part of the Jewish Exile
-lived in Babylon but did not follow their religious practices
-interpreted the King’s dreams
-he was put in a lion’s den for what he believed in
-Darius, one of his friends, betrayed him and put him in the lion’s den

27
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Who was Melchizedek?

A

King of Peace and righteousness, King of Salem

28
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Who was Cyrus the Great?

A

Allowed Jews to go back to Jerusalem and the exile

29
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What is Zoroastrianism?

A

believe in dualism, light vs darkness, good vs evil

30
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Who was King David?

A

Second king of Israel. Kingdom expanded, became king in 1063 BC

31
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Who was Nebuchadnezzar?

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He was the king of Babylon, greatest king. And went insane after being prideful

32
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What is Judaism?

A

It is the belief of the Jews. Monotheistic, believed in Yahweh

33
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What is a Christophany? List an example of this happening to Abraham

A

A Christophany is an appearance of Christ in the Old Testament. Melchizedek was a Christophonus. He was the King of righteousness and an ally of Abraham

34
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Why would Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar be considered the greatest kings of ancient Babylon?

A

Hammurabi:
-developed code of Hammurabi
-first King of Babylon
-expelled invaders
-unified north and south Babylonia
-made Babylon the capital
-endured for 20 centuries
-set up the civil service
-called Amraphel
-greatest ruler
-supervised project building

Nebuchadnezzar
-630-561 BC
-greatest King of the Chaldean Dynasty
-dug canals
-won Syria from the Egyptians (605 BC)
-paved roads
-rebuilt temples
-built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
-ruled for 57 years
-his reign was prosperous and peaceful for them
-built big temples

35
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Why would Moses’ contributions to the world be considered the greatest of all?

A

Because he received the law that people have been living by for thousands of years

36
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Who was Amraphel?

A

Hammurabi

37
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Who was Abram’s father?

A

Terah

38
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Who was Abram’s nephew who got into a lot of trouble?

A

Lot

39
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What is the tribe of Israel from which David and Jesus came?

A

Judah

40
Q

The first 3 patriarchs of the Hebrew people

A

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob

41
Q

What is the definition of FAITH

A

Forsaking
All
I
Take
Him

42
Q

Identify Elohim

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It means the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

43
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Who was Nehamiah?

A

He rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem

44
Q

Identify Zerubbabel and Ezra

A

They helped lead the Israelites back to Jerusalem. They also >built the temple<

45
Q

Identify these eras:
1792-1750 B.C.
630-561 B.C.

A
  1. Hammurabi
  2. Nebuchadnezzar
46
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Name 3 ancient Babylonian, Mede , and Persian kings that David served under.

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  1. Nebuchadnezzar
  2. Beltshazzar
  3. Darius
47
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In what country today was ancient Persia?

A

Iran

48
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In what country was ancient Babylon?

A

Iraq

49
Q

Give the names of Jerusalem in order as they were called in ancient times.

A
  1. Salem
  2. Jebus
  3. Jerusalem
50
Q

List the major empires in world history in chronological succession:

A
  1. Sumeria
  2. Assyria
  3. Babylonians
  4. Medes
  5. Persians
  6. Greeks
  7. Romans
    (SABMPGR - Soup And Bread Make Persians Get Rowdy)
51
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What was Jacob’s name changed to?

A

Israel

52
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Who’s name means “laughter?”

A

Isaac

53
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Who was Sarai, later Sarah?

A

Abraham’s wife

Ancient History for Mr. Gilley (3 decks)

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