BELLWORK What led to the collapse of Harappan civilization? List three achievements of the Aryans. Who were the Kshatriyas? Describe the “untouchables.” What led to the end of the Shang dynasty? THINKER: What are two things the Indus River Valley and Chinese civilizations have in common?

Venn Diagram: India vs. China INDIAN CIVILIZATION CHINESE CIVILIZATION

Israelites The Israelites were another early civilization who settled in Asia. To learn about them, we are going to do a note taking strategy called “slate and race” This is a way to take notes……… but also a RACE!!!

Slate and Race Notes A statement will appear on the board. You and a partner must use your textbook to race and find the correct answer. Write it on your slate and hold it up. If it is right you get a point! First four teams get a point! Once the round is over, everyone will write the complete statement in your notes. Winner gets extra credit! Use pages in your textbook

The teachings of Israelites exist today as the religion of ____________.

The teachings of Israelites exist today as the religion of Judaism.

Jewish holy writings were collected and organized into the _______, made up of the first five books of the _______.

Jewish holy writings were collected and organized into the Torah, made up of the first five books of the Bible.

The Israelites were another people of the __________ ___________ region in Asia.

The Israelites were another people of the Fertile Crescent region in Asia.

Israelites believed in ____________, the belief in one all-powerful God whose commands were revealed by __________ or holy messengers.

Israelites believed in monotheism, the belief in one all-powerful God whose commands were revealed by prophets or holy messengers.

The Israelites believed that God, whom they called __________, determined ___________ and _________.

The Israelites believed that God, whom they called Yahweh, determined right and wrong.

The Bible traces Israelite origins to __________, a herder and trader who lived in _____________.

The Bible traces Israelite origins to Abraham, a herder and trader who lived in Mesopotamia.

Judaism shares many beliefs with two other monotheistic religions that emerged in the _________ __________ - Christianity and __________.

Judaism shares many beliefs with two other monotheistic religions that emerged in the Middle East - Christianity and Islam.

Moses and the Israelites pledged to reject all gods other than the one true God and to obey God’s ______, the most important would be called the _____ ____________.

Moses and the Israelites pledged to reject all gods other than the one true God and to obey God’s laws, the most important would be called the Ten Commandments.

In the _______ BC, the Israelite leader ________ led his people out of Egypt into the _________ desert.

In the 1200’s BC, the Israelite leader Moses led his people out of Egypt into the Sinai desert.

While in Babylon, small groups of Jews began to meet on the ________, or the holy day of rest.

While in Babylon, small groups of Jews began to meet on the Sabbath, or the holy day of rest.

In 1012 BC, _______ became the Israelite ______. He set up the capital at ____________.

In 1012 BC, David became the Israelite King. He set up the capital at Jerusalem.

Israelites believe that ______ made a ___________ or agreement with Abraham at this time.

Israelites believe that God made a covenant or agreement with Abraham.

The Chaldeans enslaved some of Jerusalem’s residents and carried them off to exile in the Chaldean capital of ___________.

The Chaldeans enslaved some of Jerusalem’s residents and carried them off to exile in the Chaldean capital of Babylon.

CLOSURE What type of religion are the Israelites? What do they believe in? Explain the story of Abraham. Who was Moses? What were the Ten Commandments? Who took over the Jews in Jerusalem and put them in exile? What is the holy text of Judaism?

The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments were an important part of the Israelite empire. These were God’s laws that Moses and all the Israelites began to practice. Besides historically shaping the Israelite empire, the Ten Commandments also had an influence on religion in the West. We are now going to read the Ten Commandments and historically translate them.

G701’s Ten Commandments You are now going to get a chance to create my classroom’s Ten Commandments. These should follow the layout of the actual Ten Commandments. These classroom commandments should be rules that MUST be obeyed in G701. Be creative!