1.What 2 major rivers are located in the Fertile Crescent? 2.Which is located farther north – Upper or Lower Egypt? 3.What three cities lie on the Euphrates River? 4.Which city lies on the Tigris River? 5.On what sea does Tyre lie? Applying Map skills, page 301. Use map to answer the following questions. Please skip three lines and write each question.

 Explain the early advancements in Mesopotamia  Discuss the ancient Egyptians achievements

1)Bell ringer 2)Wheel Chart – Mesopotamia 3)Ch. 10 Vocabulary terms you should know 4)Vocabulary quiz

Mesopotamia (Land between rivers) is home of earliest known ___________ in the world

A civilization is highly developed ________ which displays 5 traits …

A city and Its surrounding Countryside (q) An agreement (T) Sumerian writing Systems using Wedge shaped Symbols pressed Into clay tablets(T) Area formed From a soil deposit Located at the Mouth of a river (T) (T) Form of government In which one Individual ruled as Both Religious leader and king A group of lands Under on ruler (Q) In Judaism and Christianity, a Savior sent by God Belief in One God

In and around 4500 B.C. _________ began to settle in river valley to farm fertile soil.

__________ means “land between the rivers” (Tigris & Euphrates) (T)

This period saw creation of irrigation, 12 month calendar and plow … all led to increase in _____________

1.What was a ziggurat? 2.Where did the earliest city-states arise? 3.What was the world’s first known story? 4.What concepts did we borrow from the Babylonians? 5.For what two things are Phoenicians known ? Please copy down the questions (10). Please skip three lines per question. Thanks.

6.Who were the Asians that invaded ancient Egypt? 7.Why did Egyptians' embalm their dead? 8.What is the similarity between Yahweh and Allah? 9.What is the role of the messiah in Jewish and Christian religious belief? 10.List some of the differences among the three monotheistic religions. Please copy down the questions (10). Please skip three lines per question. Thanks.

 Explain the early advancements in Mesopotamia  Discuss the ancient Egyptians achievements

 Bell ringer  Complete Wheel Chart on Mesopotamia  GR 1-1 (HWK)  Code of Hammurabi

Center of city was ________, temple home of gods & goddesses _______ was practiced in ancient world; city states began as theocracies

Center of city was ________, temple home of gods & goddesses _______ was practiced in ancient world; city states began as theocracies Later, the theocracy gave way to ______ & empires

Copy down the following statements; read pages 301 and 302 to fill in the blanks. 1.King _____ created the first empire or group of states under one ruler. 2.The code of ______ served as a basis for future codes of law. 3.The greatest Chaldean king, Nebuchadnezzar, rebuilt the city of _____. 4.The royal palace at Babylon is known for its ____. 5.The Sumerians invented the _____ which replaced muscle power with wind power.

Greatest king of Babylon (T); pushed his empire to the Sea Built temples & irrigational canals; encouraged & new ideas Code of covered almost every aspect of daily life; “eye for an eye”

were 1st people to write down laws and keep records Created system called _________

were 1st people to write down laws and keep records Created system called _________ Only the could send kids to school; trained to become scribes Epic of Gilgamesh First written story; very similar to the story of the flood from the -----

1.From what document is this passage taken? 2.According to the code, what happened to a builder if a house he built fell down and killed the owner? (T) 3.What happened if the house collapsed and owner’s child was killed? (T) 4.What result do you think Hammurabi’s code had on builders in his empire? (T) Copy 4 questions; Read the passage and answer.

 Explain the early advancements in Mesopotamia  Discuss the ancient Egyptians achievements

 Bell ringer  Wheel Chart – Ancient Egypt  8 Questions you should know …  Wheel Chart – Ancient Egypt

Egypt developed along ____ in Africa Nile is _______ river in world

Egypt developed along ____ in Africa Nile is _______ river in world Most live near delta of Nile River; there they _____ the land Nile River _____ regularly leaving silt which is ideal for farming

Why did the Egyptians build The Pyramids? What is a Group of states Under one ruler ? Where did the First permanent Human settlements Occur? The first empire Was created by Which warlike Peoples? Which ancient People developed an Alphabet that gave Rise to the Latin alphabet What is a culture that has developed A system of writing, Cities & specialized Workers? What is a System of writing Developed by the Egyptians? What is a plant Used to make a Form of paper? Pages

Ancient Egypt first consisted of 2 kingdoms, _______ and _______ were united in 3100 B.C. ______ was ruler; thought of as a god, ruler & priest “P” owned all land; built dams, irrigation canals, ran _______ and controlled _______

 Believed in life after death.  Body was embalmed; known as a mummy  Rich were buried in tombs  Tombs designed to protect pharaoh’s body from floods & bandits  For example, the Great Pyramid at Giza

1.What does the Torah refer to? 2.With whom does Judaism begin? 3.What are the four corner stones of Judaism? 4.When does the Holocaust occur? 5.In what city is the Wailing Wall? Please copy down the following questions (10). Please skip three lines per question Also, please have planner out and on your table.

6. What two major religions originate from Judaism? 7. Rosh Hosanna is the Jewish what? 8. Hanukah candles symbolize a life of religious what? 9. According to Judaism who is responsible for tragedies? 10. A “bar mitzvah” is a beginning of what? Please copy down the following questions (10). Please skip three lines per question Also, please have planner out and on your table.

 Describe the world’s three largest monotheistic religions  Explain the similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity and Islam

1)Bell ringer 2)Video – Judaism 3)Web Map – Judaism 4)HWK – GR 1-1 Handout

JudaismChristianityIslam

Each of these 3 monotheistic religions descended from 1 man … Abraham … No, not that Abraham … This Abraham! (seen here sacrificing his son, Isaac)

Oldest of faiths; began in SW Asia with Israelites (T) “T”  Jews are descended from “A” & Sarah at least years ago Torah  God made (T) with “A”; God also promised Canaan to “A” as well Considered God’s Chosen People as long as they followed laws

1.What quarter is located in the northeast part of the city? 2.In which quarter is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? 3.Into which quarter does the Zion gate led? 4.Which gate is farther north: Damascus or St. Stephen’s? 5.Is the Tomb of David inside or outside of the Old City? Analyzing the Map, page 308. Use the map on page 308 to answer the following questions. Please, write the question.

 Describe the world’s three largest monotheistic religions  Explain the similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity and Islam

 Bell ringer  Web Map – Judaism  Video – Judaism  Quiz – Ch. 10, Section 1 (Open Book)

Oldest of faiths; began in SW Asia with Israelites (T) “T”  Jews are descended from “A” & Sarah at least years ago Torah  God made (T) with “A”; God also promised Canaan to “A” as well Considered God’s Chosen People as long as they followed laws

“J” believe God revealed to Moses, after he led Israelites (T) out of Egypt Israelites gave loyalty to God alone; not to any other deity Also, all people, whether rich or poor, where treated

Please, write the question. Please have homework out & on the corner of table; Also, please have planner out & on your table. 1.What cheese is made backwards? 2.A man walks into a bar, what does he say? 3.What is so delicate that when you say its name, it is broken? 4.What state is surrounded most by water? 5.If you were running a race, and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now?

 Describe the world’s three largest monotheistic religions  Explain the similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity and Islam

1) Bell ringer 2)Video – Judaism 3)Time Line – Development of Judaism 4)Christianity Web map

A Simple Jewish Timeline 1000 B.C., creates kingdom in Israel; Jerusalem is cap. By 922 B.C., kingdom splits into and Eventually, Jews are overrun by several different nations or Jews taken from Israel and spread throughout & Europe Diaspora (T) – Spread of Jewish people, ideas, and learning

J began to preach that God loved all. Belief in God leads to Many were of J’s power & following. Looked for a reason to arrest him. 30 AD J went to to worship; some greeted J as Messiah Some were angered by this and arrested J for treason against

Please copy the questions (10). Please skip three lines per question. Please have planner on your table for me to sign. 1.What does the Arabic word “Islam” mean? 2.How many Muslims are there currently in the world? 3.What two things must Muslims do that seem to extreme to Westerners? 4.Who was the founder of Islam? 5.When and where was the prophet Muhammad born?

6.To what city does Muhammad flee in 622 C.E.? 7.When does Muhammad return to Makkah? 8.The Muslim empire eventually extended from Spain to what Asian country? 9.What are the 2 main groups of Islam? 10. The life of all Muslims is expressed in how many pillars of faith? Please copy the questions (10). Please skip three lines per question. Please have planner on your table for me to sign.

 Describe the world’s three largest monotheistic religions  Explain the similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity and Islam

1) Bell ringer 2)Wheel Chart – Christianity 3) Video – Islam 4)Web map – Spread of Christianity

J began to preach that God loved all. Belief in God leads to Many were of J’s power & following. Looked for a reason to arrest him. 30 AD J went to to worship; some greeted J as Messiah Some were angered by this and arrested J for treason against

Convicted & crucified on ---- Disciples proclaimed he rose from the & appeared Preached that J was son of ----; teachings would lead to life Began to call him Christ after Greek “Christos” meaning

Copy down the following statements; read pages and fill in the blanks. Planners on table, please 1.The third monotheistic religion from Southwest Asia is Muslims believe that is the last and greatest prophet of Islam. 3.Muhammad told the people of Makkah that there is only one God, -----, before whom all believers are equal. 4.As Islam spread, the religion branched into two main groups: and At the heart of Islam is the , or the Muslim holy book.

 Describe the world’s three largest monotheistic religions  Explain the similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity and Islam

1) Bell ringer 2)Wheel Chart – Christianity 3) Video – Islam 4)GR 10-1

Disciples spread Message; followers Became known as Stories from “J” & Early “C” writings b/c basis for AD -> Proclaims “C” A lawful religion Today, “C” Has more Than any other religion 3 major “C” groups Catholic Protestant, Orthodox Mark several Major holidays , Good Friday & Easter (T)

1.Muhammad was born in ____ in Western Arabia. 2.In ____, Muhammad heard the voice of an angel and began to preach about God. 3.Muhammad urged the rich to share with the ____. 4.Eventually, Muhammad made Mecca the center of _____. 5.At time of Muhammad’s death in ____, all of Arabia had accepted Islam. Please read pages 310 – 311. Copy statement and fill in the blanks. Please have planner out and on your table.

 Describe the world’s three largest monotheistic religions  Explain the similarities and differences among Judaism, Christianity and Islam

 Next test – Ch. 10 test on Tuesday, Jan. 24  Pride Break (???) – Friday, Jan. 27

Bell ringer Web Map – Islam 8 questions you should know for Ch. 10 test Video - Islam

… is 3rd ______ religion from SW Asia … means to “________ to the will of God Followers called Muslims & believe ______ is last great prophet.

Born in ________ in 570 A.D. ; was trader on Arabian peninsula 610 A.D. M hears ________ calling him to preach. Makkah thought he was nuts; urged rich to give to poor. 622 A.D. M & followers forced to migrate (hijrah) to ________; he creates a powerful army

What do Muslims Call god? Judaism was first Practiced by what Small group of People ? What is a Government Controlled by Religious leaders? In what region did The Mesopotamian Civilization develop? What was the scattering Of the Jews to countries In many parts of the world? The Quran contains revelations Made to which Prophet? What is the Holiest day in Judaism? What day do Christians celebrate As the day Jesus Rose from the dead? Pages

Army of M conquers _______ & establishes Islam’s most holy site Within ______ years, Islam conquers all of Northern Africa & much of Middle East Two main groups now exist in Islam: _____ & _________

Muslims believe that the ______ (T) is the direct word of Allah Koran presents ______ Pillars of Islam that all Muslims must fulfill 1st Pillar is confession of _______ 2nd Pillar is prayer, ____ times a day toward Mecca 3 rd Pillar is Give to _______ 4 th Pillar is to fast during _______

Pilgrimage to _______ called the Hajj