1. Egyptian Bellwork
What African group did the Egyptians heavily interact with?
The Nubians
Which era of Egypt would you consider the most successful/greatest?
Opinion

2. Objective
Introduce basic characteristics of three Mediterranean Civilizations
WWBAT: Begin an article o the origins of patriarchy

3. Interactive Notebook Set Up
8/21/2015
Eastern Mediterranean Civs
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4. Hebrews
Hittites
Phoenicians

5. Hebrews Contributions
BCE-moved from SE tip of Fertile Crescent to SW
Conquered by various Mesopotamian peoples
Contributions
First Monotheistic People
Old Testament
Emphasis on high moral principles

6. Hittites Emerged about 2000 BCE Appeared in northern Asia Minor
Area was rich in iron
Gave a huge advantage in warfare, agriculture, and trade

7. Hittites
Had king but a very strong aristocracy prevented absolute monarchy
These aristocrats essentially ruled their specific regions
Helped develop the chariot

8. Phoenicians 1200-800 BCE-north of Palestine on Mediterranean coast
Engaged in long distance trade
Master sailors
Established colonies in the Mediterranean
Traded in cedar and purple dyed
Cloths(royal color)

10. Phoenicians Often hired by other people as sailors and architects
Created and spread an phonetic alphabet
Lead to the creation of the Greek Alphabet among others