Monotheism, Trade, & Writing Unit 1, SSWH 1 c, d, and e
SSWH 1 c, d, & e Explain the development of monotheism; include the concepts developed by the ancient Hebrews, and Zoroastrianism. Describe early trading networks in the Eastern Mediterranean; include the impact Phoenicians had on the Mediterranean World. Explain the development and importance of writing; include cuneiform, hieroglyphics, and the Phoenician alphabet.
What were the origins and structures of Mediterranean societies?
Monotheism: Belief in 1 god Founder of Judaism: Abraham Key Beliefs Hebrews: worshipped Yahweh (God) Monotheism Created a covenant (promise) Exodus from slavery (Egypt)
Sacred Writings 10 Commandments (rules that regulate behavior, influenced laws) Torah: Jewish sacred writings p Impact on Society Ethical Monotheism—moral system of belief that established norms within society
Zoroastrianism Founder: Zoroaster p. 42 Worship Ahura Mazda Earth is a battle ground, fight between good & bad Judged on how well you fought (all fight) Believe in good & bad, afterlife – similar to Christianity, Judaism, & Islam
Trade Spreads Culture Mediterranean trade connected people from all over (sea & land routes) Minoans “Good Sailors” – lived on Crete, loved the outdoors p Traded pottery, weapons, metal, art, architecture, & figurines Influenced Greece & Rome
Phoenicians “Best Sailors” – no country, lived all over (created cities where they traded) 1 st people to sail out of Med. Sea Greatest Legacy: Phonetic Alphabet/Symbols p. 34
Writing Pre-history: time period before the invention of writing Pictures: 1 st type of writing Invented to keep records (Mesopotamia) Cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, & Phonetic Symbols – early forms of writing p.33,34,54
CUNEIFOR M- 20 HIEROGYL PHICS - 40 PHOENICIAN ALPHABET - 74 WHERE WRITING MATERIALS WHY WRITE HOW DID IT LOOK?
CUNEIFORMHIEROGLYP HICS PHOENICIA N ALPHABET WHEREMESOPOT AMIA EGYPTALL OVER WRITING MATERIALS CLAY TABLETS & REEDS PAPYRUS WHY KEEP RECORDS HOW DID IT LOOK? SYMBOLS – WEDGE SHAPED PICTURES REPRESENTED SOUNDS SYMBOLS REPRESENTED SOUNDS (LETTERS
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