Module 1 Crossword

5. A formal agreement or promise, often seen in a religious context. In Hebrew tradition, it refers to the agreement between Yahweh and the Hebrews, establishing them as his chosen people.
8. One of the earliest known pieces of literature, originating from ancient Mesopotamia, telling the story of the legendary King Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality.
9. A region in the ancient Near East, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, often called the "Cradle of Civilization" for being the site of the earliest known human settlements and advancements.
10. A form of monotheism that emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior and moral conduct, central to the religious teachings of the ancient Hebrews.
11. The writing system of ancient Egypt, using pictorial symbols to represent sounds, words, and concepts, primarily used for religious texts and official inscriptions.
13. The belief that a particular deity, in this case, Yahweh, is not just the god of one people but the god of all nations and humanity as a whole.
14. The title used by the rulers of ancient Egypt, who were considered both political leaders and divine figures, believed to be mediators between the gods and the people.

1. A massive stepped structure that served as a temple and administrative center in ancient Mesopotamian cities, symbolizing the connection between the heavens and the earth.
2. An independent, self-governing city and its surrounding territory, which operates as a sovereign entity. In ancient Mesopotamia, notable city-states included Sumer, Akkad, and Babylon.
3. The belief in a single, all-powerful deity. This concept was gradually developed by the ancient Hebrews, with Yahweh becoming the sole god worshiped by the Hebrews.
4. One of the earliest systems of writing, developed by the Sumerians of Mesopotamia, characterized by wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets.
6. The belief in and worship of multiple gods, each associated with different aspects of life and the natural world. Both Mesopotamian and Egyptian religions were polytheistic.
7. The longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa and serving as the lifeline of ancient Egyptian civilization by providing water, fertile land, and transportation.
12. A well-preserved ancient law code created by the Babylonian king Hammurabi, consisting of 282 laws that addressed issues of justice, trade, family, and labor.
15. An ancient Egyptian stone slab that was key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics due to its inscription in three scripts: Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphic.