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1 Monotheism, Trade, & Writing Unit 1, SSWH 1 c, d, and e

2 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.

3 What were the origins and structures of Mediterranean societies?

4 Monotheism: Belief in 1 god
Founder of Judaism: Abraham Key Beliefs Hebrews: worshiped Yahweh (God) Monotheism Created a covenant (promise) Exodus from slavery (Egypt)

5 Sacred Writings 10 Commandments (rules that regulate behavior, influenced laws) Torah: Jewish sacred writings p.57-61 Impact on Society Ethical Monotheism—moral system of belief that established norms within society

6 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

7 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

8 Phoenicians “Best Sailors” – no country, lived all over (created cities where they traded)
1st people to sail out of Med. Sea Greatest Legacy: Phonetic Alphabet/Symbols p. 34

9 Writing Pre-history: time period before the invention of writing
Pictures: 1st type of writing Invented to keep records (Mesopotamia) Cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, & Phonetic Symbols – early forms of writing p.33,34,54

10 WHERE MESOPOTAMIA EGYPT ALL OVER WHAT WRITING MATERIALS
CUNEIFORM HIEROGLYPHICS PHOENICIAN ALPHABET WHERE MESOPOTAMIA EGYPT ALL OVER WHAT WRITING MATERIALS MOIST CLAY TABLETS & REEDS PAPYRUS WHY KEEP RECORDS HOW WRITING TYPES SYMBOLS – WEDGE SHAPED PICTURES REPRESENTED SOUNDS SYMBOLS REPRESENTED SOUNDS (LETTERS

11 Write down one question you have about today’s lesson.
Burning Question Write down one question you have about today’s lesson. You have one minute. Be prepared to share.


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