Details Title: 100 History Facts 41-60 Description: U-prep 100 History Facts Total Flash Cards: 20 Created: 09/04/2009 11:06:46		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional History Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Ten Commandments Definition 41.    The laws of the ancient Hebrews were called the   _____________. Term Moses Definition 42.    The “law giver” of the ancient Hebrews was   _________. Term Abraham Definition 43.    The first man to hear and answer God’s call was   ____________. Term Judaism Definition 44.   The Torah, made up of the first five books of the Bible, contains the basic laws of _________ and traces the history of the Israelites through 1200s B.C. Term King David Definition 45.     _________________ was believed to have written many of the Psalms Term The Exodus Definition 46.     ______________, led by Moses, was when the Hebrews left slavery in Egypt for the promised land of Canaan. Term The Temple Definition 47.     _____________ was the most important building in Jerusalem. Term Babylon Definition 48.   The Hebrews were exiled to ________ when their country was conquered by the Babylonian Empire. Term Jerusalem Definition 49.    The capital of the Hebrew lands was   ____________. Term Israel and Judah Definition 50.    The two kingdoms of the Ancient Hebrews were   __________________. Term Asia Minor Definition 51.   The Roman Empire Conquered all the lands in _______________ and ended up ruling over the Hebrews. Term   gentile Definition 52.   A __________ is a person who does not follow the Jewish belief system. Term     Trading by sea Definition 53.   _________________ helped the Greek civilization to have contact with others and spread ideas. Term     monarchy Definition 53.   A ___________ is a government headed by a king or queen. Term     oligarchy Definition 54.   A system of government in which a few people rule over a larger group is called __________. Term tyrant Definition 56.   A _________ is a ruler who seizes power by force and shares it with no one. Term     democracy Definition 57.   A ____________ is government by the people. Term     Only males Definition 58.   __________ _________ over the age of 18 were considered citizens in Athens. Term   Athenians; Spartans Definition 59.   _______________ emphasized education and culture, _____________ emphazied military and discipline. Term Olympics Definition 60.   The ___________ began in Greece in 776 B.C. and were originally held to honor the father of the Greek gods, Zeus.