1. Ancient Egypt & Judaism
Vocab

2. Pyramid: immense stone structure often built as tombs
Mummification: ritualistic embalming and drying of corpses to prevent decay
Pharaohs: Egyptian kings worshipped as gods
Theocracy: type of government based on religious authority
Polytheistic: belief in more than one god
Hieroglyphics: form of written language where symbols stood for words or ideas
Deity: God/Goddess or higher power

3. Obelisk: tall, narrow structure cut from one piece of stone
The Hyksos: Invaders who, once expelled, allowed the New Kingdom to prosper
Abu Simbel: Great stone temple built by Ramses II.

4. Palestine/Canaan: Promised land of the Hebrews located at the SE end of the Mediterranean Sea
Torah: Most sacred writings of the Hebrews; makes up part of the Old Testament of the Bible
Exodus: Name given to when Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt
Covenant: Promise made by Abraham and his people to obey God; in return God would protect Abraham and his descendents