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This review covers essential questions and definitions related to ancient civilizations, languages, and religions. Key terms include pyramid, pharaohs, hieroglyphics, and the significance of the Rosetta Stone. It discusses the pilgrimage known as Hajj, the holy cities for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and explores historical civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Egypt. The review also addresses the languages spoken in North Africa and Southwest Asia, the development of the alphabet, and the practice of embalming in ancient Egypt, providing a thorough overview for students preparing for assessments.
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Review Questions • Define the word: pyramid, Oasis, papyrus, Pharaohs, Hieroglyphics, Diaspora, civilization, Mosque, Bronze Age, Rosetta Stone, Theocracy, silt, Kibbutz • All Muslims must make a pilgrimage to • The most common language of the people of North Africa and Southwest Asia? • Follower of Islam are • Which ancient peoples developed an alphabet that gave rise to the Hebrew, Greek, and Latin alphabets still in use today? • The Islam, Christian, Judaism holy book are • Which city is a holy city to the Jews, Christians, and Muslims? • The Mesopotamian civilization developed in a region known as • Hammurabi was the greatest king of • Why did ancient Egyptians embalm bodies? • The kingdoms of upper Egypt and Lower Egypt grew around the • Muslims must fulfill the obligation called the • About 97 percent of Turkey’s people are