1. Chapter 3 The Ancient Israelites

2.  Essential Questions Section 1—  How might religion influence culture? Section 2—  What characteristics does a good leader have? Section 3—  How do cultures carry their religion with them when they move from place to place?

3.   Describe the location of the kingdom of Canaan and is geographic features.  Define monotheism and covenant explain the importance of each  Describe the Phoenicians and their contributions to later societies.  Compare and contrast the Torah and the Ten Commandments and explain their importance  Identify & evaluate the roles Deborah, Abraham, & Moses played in the Israelite community The First Israelites Ch. 3-1 Learning Targets Pgs. 200-205

4.   Define and describe tribute and proverb  Understand the roles of Solomon, Nebuchadnezzar, David, and the prophets  Explain the prophets special message of faith  Explain the events which led to the lost tribes of Israel  Describe the period of time known as the Babylonian Captivity The Kingdom of Israel Ch. 3-2 Learning Targets Pgs. 206-212

5.   Define rabbi, messiah, and synagogue and explain their importance  Explain the kosher practice and its importance in the Jewish religion  Describe the Diaspora  Compare and contrast the political and religious beliefs of the Jewish people  Give details about Hanukkah and its meaning  Identify and describe Yohanan ben Zaccai and his role in helping Judaism survive. The Growth of Judaism Ch. 3-3 Learning Targets Pgs. 213-223