1. D A B C Label the following River Valley Civilizations on the map:
Mesopotamia, Nile River (Egypt), Indus River (India), Yellow River (China) A. B. C. D.
2B Identify the characteristics of civilization
16A Locate places and regions of historical significance directly related to major eras and turning points in world history
16B Analyze the influence of human and physical geographic factors on major events in world history, including the development of river valley civilizations, trade in the Indian Ocean, and the opening of the Panama and Suez canals
16C Interpret maps, charts, and graphs to explain how geography has influenced people and events in the past
This SCC is meant to use map skills to identify the four River Valley Civilizations and discuss them in relation to Asia, Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
GPISD WH SCC #5 SE 2B, 16A, 16B, 16C 1

2. EARLY RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS
The first civilizations were developed in four river valleys around 3500 BC. Each river valley had a mild climate and a water highway to other places. Water from the rivers could be used for drinking and cooking food. Each of the valleys had a flood plain where the overflowing river would deposit fertile soil. The rich soil led to abundant harvests and food surpluses.
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3. The Ancient Hebrews
-the Hebrews, or Israelites, lived south of Phoenicia (present day Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan)
-because of their location, they were deeply influenced by Mesopotamia and Egypt
-the forefather of the Hebrews, Abraham, grew up in Mesopotamia
-Abraham later moved to Israel

4. Judaism -the ancient Hebrews were monotheistic (belief in one God)
-the new religion was called Judaism
-Jews did not believe that God had human characteristics
-Jews saw their God as an invisible but powerful force or spirit
-their God created the world and demanded proper moral conduct

5. The Ten Commandments
-the Hebrews’ relationship with God is told in the “Old Testament” of the Bible
-the ancient Hebrews migrated to Egypt
-they remained in Egypt for hundreds of years where they became enslaved
-Moses, their leader, took them out of Egypt rescuing them from slavery
-Moses presented the Hebrews with the Ten Commandments, which came directly from God
-they forbade stealing, murder, adultery, and other forms of immoral behavior
-the Hebrews returned to Israel in 1000 BC where they found someone else living there
-this led to wars which the Hebrews won and they established a capital at Jerusalem

6. The Ancient Hebrews -Judaism was the religion of the ancient Hebrews
9/10 Notes
The Ancient Hebrews
-Judaism was the religion of the ancient Hebrews
-Judaism is the 1st religion to teach monotheism
-Judaism began in Israel
-Moses led the Jews out of Egyptian slavery
-the Old Testament is the history of the Jewish people
-the Ten Commandments established
Vocabulary
-monotheistic—belief in one God
-Judaism—religion practiced by Jews