Untitled Flashcard Set

Telos

End, purpose, or goal.

Civilization

A complex human society characterized by the development of political, legal, religious, and social institutions.

Agriculture

The practice of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products.

Cuneiform

One of the earliest systems of writing, developed by the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia.

Patriarchal

A social system in which males hold primary power and are predominant in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.

Monotheism

The belief in a single, all-powerful God.

Politeísmo

The belief in or worship of multiple gods.

Éxodo

The departure of the Israelites from Egypt under the leadership of Moses.

Código de Hammurabi

A set of laws inscribed on a stone stele, one of the earliest legal codes.

Irrigation

The supply of water to crops from sources other than direct precipitation.

Jardines colgantes

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, said to have been built in Babylon.

Reinos

Political territories ruled by kings or queens.

10 Mandamientos

Moral imperatives and ethical principles in Judaism and Christianity, given to Moses.

Sumerios

An ancient civilization that arose in Mesopotamia, known for creating the first known writing system.

Acadios

An ancient Semitic-speaking civilization that emerged in Mesopotamia around 2334 BC.

Babilonios

An ancient civilization based in Mesopotamia, known for the Code of Hammurabi.

Asirios

An ancient civilization noted for its powerful army and advanced culture in Mesopotamia.

Imperio neobabilónico

The last great Mesopotamian empire, ruled by Nebuchadnezzar II.

Canaán

An ancient region corresponding to modern-day Israel and surrounding areas.

Familia patriarcal

Family structure dominated by male authority.

Judíos

Members of the religious group originating from the ancient Hebrews.

Rey Saúl

The first king of Israel according to the Hebrew Bible.

Rey David

The second king of Israel, known for uniting the tribes of Israel.

Rey Salomón

The son of David, known for his wisdom and for building the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Jerusalén

Capital of Judá, significant in Jewish history and religion.

Samuel

A prophet and judge in ancient Israel who anointed the first two kings of Israel.

Ciro el Grande

King of Persia who conquered Babylon and allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem.

Exilio

The state of being barred from one's native country, often as a punitive measure.

Esclavitud

The state of being a slave, where individuals are owned by others.

Tierra Prometida

The land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants in the Bible.

Rituales

Religious or ceremonial acts performed in a prescribed order.

Politeísmo vs Monoteísmo

The comparison of belief systems in one God versus multiple gods.

Jeroboam

First king of the northern Kingdom of Israel after the split of the united monarchy.

Roboam

Son of Solomon, king of Judah during the split of the Israelite kingdom.

Goliat

A Philistine giant defeated by David in a biblical story.

Tablas de la Ley

The biblical tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments.

12 tribus de Israel

The twelve groups descended from the twelve sons of Jacob, key to the structure of ancient Israel.

Civilización mesopotámica

Ancient civilizations that developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Patriarcado

A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.

Sacrificios

Ritual slaughter of animals or offerings to a deity.

Primer rey de Israel

Saúl - the first ruler of the united monarchy of Israel.

Contratos matrimoniales

Agreements made between families regarding marriage arrangements.

Identidad judía

The cultural, religious, and historical identity shared by the Jewish people.

Antiguo Testamento

The first part of the Christian Bible, corresponding to the Hebrew Bible.

Mitos

Traditional stories that explain natural or social phenomena.

Ética

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Religión y moralidad

The intertwined relationship between ethical behavior and religious beliefs.

Escribas

Professionals who could read and write, acting as record-keepers in ancient societies.

División del reino

The split of the united kingdom of Israel into two separate kingdoms.

Historía y religión en Judaísmo

The Jewish belief that history has religious significance and moral lessons.

Emperador

A sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire.

Moisés

A prophet in Judaism who led the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.

Desierto

A barren area of land where little precipitation occurs.

Patriarquía

Rule by fathers or male elders.

Pueblo hebreo

The ancient people of Israel, traditionally regarded as descendants of the patriarch Jacob.

Tigris y Éufrates

Two major rivers that define the region of Mesopotamia.