04: The Phoenicians and The Hebrews

Which of the following was an important invention of the Phoenicians?

• Cuneiform

• The Alphabet

• The Pyramids

• Monotheism

What was the main product exported from the Phoenician city-state Tyre?

What impact did Phoenician colonies and trade centers have on cultural diffusion in the ancient world?

• All Phoenicians could read and write so they spread the Phoenician culture.

• The Phoenicians were expert navigators, so they sent government officials to force others to follow their beliefs.

• They built roads to travel throughout the region on charriots, spreading their culture.

• The created colonies and trade centers which allowed for the exchange of cultural ideas with others.

Who is considered to be the first father and leader of the Jewish people?

What was the religious belief of the Israelites

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

What is the set of religous rules and guide for living in the Hebrew Bible?

True or False: Personal responsibility is an important value in Judaism.

• True

• False

Why does Judaism places value on personal responsibility?

• Each person is responsible only for oneseself.

• Each person is expected to confess all wrongdoings publicly.

• Everyone must contribute to the community.

• Each person must respect their elders.

What is the Sabbath?

• Rules for eating.

• A day of rest.

• The holiday celebrating the survival of the Hebrew people

• The promise with God that Abraham recieved.

Which king of Babylon destroyed Solomons Temple?

• David

• Cyrus the Great

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Solomon