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16 Cards in this Set
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Abraham
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A shepherd from Ur, who is considered to be the father of the Jewish people. He moved his fmaily to Canaan at the command of God.
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Saul
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The first king of Israel. Drive the Philstines from Israel during their invasion.
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Deborah
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An advisor who worked with God in the times of crisis. This was a significant post for a woman to hold, because of the sexism in the era.
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Micah
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A minor prophet in the old testament whose name means, "He who is like Yaweh".
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Ethical Monotheism
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The belief in a single god who guides the actions of humanity through ethical principals.
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Canaan
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The sacred homeland of the Jews. Promised to the Jews by God.
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Torah
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The sacred writings of the Jewish people.
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Covenant
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A sacred promise between man and God, like the one the Jews had with God.
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Hyksos
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The nomadic group of warriors that invaded and took over Egypt and encouraged the Hebrews to settle in Egypt. Ruled from 1640-1570 BC. The Hyksos and the Hebrews were racially similar, and thus, got along well. They succeeded in their attack because Egypt was weak and vulnerable because of a weak government and power struggles. The Egyptians resented the Hyksos
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What Is The Significance To The Jews Of The Egyptians Regaining Power After The Hyksos?
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This meant the Jews were forced into hard labor. The racial injustice meant the hard predjudice was directed against the Hebrews.
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Minoa
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A powerful, seafaring population who dominated trade throughout the Eastern Medditerranean Sea and the South Agean Sea From 2000BC-1400BC
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Phonecia
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The area now known as Lebanon. Its people were major traders and are credited with many inventions, the most significant being the alphabet.
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The Alphabet
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The first system of writing in which each symbol stood for a certain sound and when these symbols were combined, the spelled out a word. A series of words could be used as non-verbal communication.
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Phonecian Trade
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The Phonecian trade was very prosperous and produced large amounts of dye, wine, metals, and weapons.
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New Kingdom
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1570-1075BC
The third period in which Egypt experienced peace, stability, and economic growth under a new series of pharaohs. |
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Chapter Two
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