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60 Cards in this Set
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chronos
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time
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3500 BC - 750 BC
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Ancient World
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logos
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science
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Ancient World
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3500 BC - 750 BC
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The Ancient World
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by dates: 3500 BC to 750 BC
by events: from the Sumerian Civilization to Homer takes place: in the lands of the Bible, which we call the "Middle East" |
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2000 BC - 1780 BC
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Life of Abraham
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Life of Abraham
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2000 BC - 1780 BC
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The Classical World
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by dates: 750 BC to 500 AD
by events: from Homer to the Fall of the Roman Empire takes place: centers in Greece and Rome |
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Hebrew Exodus
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1450 BC - 1410 BC
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1450 BC - 1410 BC
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Hebrew Exodus
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The Medieval World
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by dates: 500 AD to 1500 AD
by events: from the Fall of Rome to the Discovery of America takes place: centers in Europe |
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750 BC - 500 AD
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Classical World
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Classical World
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750 BC - 500 AD
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The Modern World
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by dates: 1500 AD to the present
by events: from the Discover of America to this very day takes place: centered in America |
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500 AD - 1500 AD
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Medieval World
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Medieval World
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500 AD - 1500 AD
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1500 AD - Present
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Modern World
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2000-1780 BC
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THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM
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Modern World
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1500 AD - Present
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BC stands for ____
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BC stands for "before Christ".
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"AD" stands for ____.
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"anno Domini"
"in the year of our Lord". |
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What does Abram mean?
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'exalted father'
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What does the name Abraham mean?
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father of a multitude
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What is the movement from the Middle East to the West called?
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Western Civilization
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Western Civilization has moved ____ from ____ to the _____ to the _____ and lastly to the _____.
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Western Civilization has moved West from the Ancient World to the Classical World to the Medieval World and lastly the Modern World.
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Who was Abram's son?
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Isaac was Abram's son.
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Who was Isaac's son?
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Jacob, the father of the people of Isreal, was Isaac's son.
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What did God promise Abraham?
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God promised Abraham that Abraham would possess the land of Canaan and that he would become the father of many nations.
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Upon whom was Abraham's blessing passed?
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Isaac
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Who was Rebecca?
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Isaac's wife
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Who were Isaac and Rebecca's sons?
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Jacob and Esau
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What was Jacob and Esau know for?
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These two were known for their endless fighting, which began in their mother's womb.
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Abraham's blessing passed from Isaac to ___.
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Abraham's blessing passed from Isaac to Jacob.
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Whose name became Israel?
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Jacob was later named Israel.
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What does the name Israel mean?
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The name Israel means God prevails.
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What can we call the children of Abraham who bear his blessing?
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We can refer to them as
~children of Abraham ~the sons of Jacob ~the children of Israel ~or simply, Israel. |
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How many sons did Jacob have?
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Jacob (Israel) had twelve sons, who later became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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Who was Jacob's youngest son?
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The youngest of these sons was Joseph, who was Jacob's baby.
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What happened to Joseph?
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His brothers sold him into slavery to traders going into Egypt, then lied and told Jacob, their father, he was killed by a wild animal.
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Why was Joseph thrown into the Egyptian prison?
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The wife of this officer was in love with handsome Joseph and tried to attract him. When Joseph rejected her, she decided to lie and accuse Joseph of attacking her. Her accusation was believed and Joseph was thrown into prison
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How did Joseph get out of prison?
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Joseph was called out from prison to explain the dream of the King and he did--shocking the king and winning his favor.
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How did Joseph become governor of Egypt?
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Joseph's explanation warned the king of a coming famine and how to prepare for it. Joseph's message saved Egypt, and the king made Joseph the governor of all the land of Egypt.
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How was Jacob's family reunited?
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The famine came upon Canaan, where Jacob and his eleven sons were living. They had no food, yet they knew there was food in Egypt. Jacob sent his sons to Egypt to buy grain for bread. They met Joseph there, but did not recognize him. Joseph decided to play a trick on them and threw them into prison. He offered to let them go only if they brought their youngest brother back, which they later did. When all the brothers returned, Joseph revealed himself to them. Joseph forgave his brothers for their evil and sent them home with food and an invitation for all to return and live in Egypt, in his care.
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What happened after Israel and Joseph died in Egypt?
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A new king took power and decided to enslave the children of Israel.
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How long did the Hebrews remain in slavery?
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The Hebrews remained in slavery for 400 years.
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What was Joseph's special gift?
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Joseph received visions from God.
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What did the king of Egypt command of all Hebrew baby boys?
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Fearing the children of Israel, the king of Egypt commanded that all baby boys be put to death.
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What does the name Moses mean?
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Moses means the one drawn out.
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Why did Moses have to flee Egypt?
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After receiving a royal education in Egypt, he was forced to escape after killing an Egyptian officer who was beating a Hebrew slave.
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Where did Moses end up?
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Moses ended up in Midian, where he served as a shepherd to a priest.
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Who did Moses marry?
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Moses married Zipporah who was the daughter of Jethro.
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Where was Moses when God appreared to him?
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Moses was tending sheep when God appeared to Moses in a terrifying image (the burning bush).
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What is God's ancient name?
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I AM
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What did God tell Moses?
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God told Moses that He had heard Israel's children crying for help and had now come to set them free and that Moses would be the man God used for this mission.
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How did the Israelites escape Egypt?
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The children of Israel walked out of Egypt.
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How was the King of Egypt's army destroyed?
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The king of Egypt's army was destroyed in the Red Sea.
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Who raised Moses?
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Moses was raised by the Egyptian princess.
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How long did the Hebrew Exodus last?
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The Hebrew Exodus lasted 40 years.
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Why did the Hebrews wander lost in the desert for so long?
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The Israelites did not believe in God's promise to them as children of Abraham. At times, they even wished they could return to Egypt! As a result, God chose to never let the unfaithful enter the land of Canaan. He caused them to wander, lost, in the desert between Egypt and Canaan.
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What made the king led the Hebrews go?
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The king of Egypt could no longer bear the punishments God sent by Moses and the king had to surrender.
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