1. 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

2. THE WORLD OF THE HEBREWS
Start as nomadic sheep herders

3. Hebrews
Eventually settled in Palestine

4. Hebrews
King David unites Hebrew Tribes

5. Hebrews
Hebrews form Kingdom of Israel

6. Hebrews
King Solomon turns Jerusalem into an impressive capital

7. Hebrews
Heavy taxes and forced labor turns people against leaders of Israel

8. Hebrews
Assyrians conquer Israel

9. Hebrews
Diaspora – scattering of Jews around the globe

10. Judaism Major Beliefs of Jewish Faith - Monotheistic
- Covenant with God
- Prophets
- Holy Book is Torah

11. 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?