Focus 9/26 The Hebrews started as a group of nomadic sheep herders in Mesopotamia. Religiously, this group was monotheistic and believed they had a covenant with their God. Eventually, this group formed the Kingdom of Israel under the leadership of David. Point for Discussion: Geographically speaking, why was it easy to be a nomad in Mesopotamia? Critical Lens: Religious can be a powerful force in one's culture. Term to Know: Monotheistic
THE WORLD OF THE HEBREWS Start as nomadic sheep herders
Hebrews Eventually settled in Palestine
Hebrews King David unites Hebrew Tribes
Hebrews Hebrews form Kingdom of Israel
Hebrews King Solomon turns Jerusalem into an impressive capital
Hebrews Heavy taxes and forced labor turns people against leaders of Israel
Hebrews Assyrians conquer Israel
Hebrews Diaspora – scattering of Jews around the globe
Judaism Major Beliefs of Jewish Faith - Monotheistic - Covenant with God - Prophets - Holy Book is Torah
Notebook Test What was the first set of written law codes? Describe two cultural achievements of the Middle East. What geographic feature shaped both the Egyptian and Sumerian view of the afterlife? What group is credited with developing the first alphabet?