Location of Phoenician civilization East Coast of the Mediterranean

Phoenician contributions to civilization *Sea trade *alphabet

Large Middle Eastern Empire known for its tolerance of conquered people PERSIAN EMPIRE

Persia’s imperial bureaucracy They had an empire with officials who ran the day-to-day tasks of government.

How the Persians linked their huge empire (the largest in the world at the time) ROADS

Where the Persian Empire was built Central Asia and Mesopotamia

Religion of the Persian Empire that focused on good vs. evil ZOROASTRIANISM

Between the Mediterranean and the Jordan River Hebrews settled… Between the Mediterranean and the Jordan River

Essential beliefs of the Jewish people include: One God (the 1st monotheistic religion). God’s covenant with the Hebrews as the chosen people. 10 Commandments as the moral and religious laws of conduct.

The written record of the Hebrews that forms the basis of the Old Testament in Christianity is called the: TORAH

This Hebrew led his tribe out of ancient Sumer to the Land of Goshen – he was considered a prophet. ABRAHAM

This leader led the Hebrews out of Egypt and received the 10 Commandments: MOSES

4 contributions of Judaism to modern Western civilization include: Monotheism. 10 Commandments. Old Testament. All people equal before the law.

Judaism is the basis of these other 2 major world religions Christianity Islam

How Judaism was spread *Exile (Egypt and Babylon) *Diaspora (when the Persians freed them from Babylon)

Holy City of Judaism, believed to be the Promised Land Jerusalem