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Chuck Norris Fact:. “When Chuck Norris touches water he doesn’t get wet…the water gets Chuck Norris.”. Central Empires. Empires in the Center!. Map of the Center. The Empire of Israel. People known as Hebrews or Israelites Located along the eastern banks of the Mediterranean
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Chuck Norris Fact: “When Chuck Norris touches water he doesn’t get wet…the water gets Chuck Norris.”
Central Empires Empires in the Center!
The Empire of Israel • People known as Hebrews or Israelites • Located along the eastern banks of the Mediterranean • First monotheistic group • Created a short lived empire following The Exodus • Saul, David, Solomon Solomon’s Temple
Judaism • First Monotheistic Religion • Smallest of the major religions • Influenced both Christianity & Islam • Influential leaders included Abraham, Moses & David • Basic Key Facts: • Torah • Synagogue • Saturday • Yarmulke • Interesting Facts: Bris, Bar Mitzvah, Passover, Yom Kippur & Diaspora Star of David
Persia • An empire beginning with the Fertile Crescent Civilizations • Created by Cyrus the Great • Largest empire ever built at that time
Great Moments in Persian History • Creation of the Royal Road • Weights & Measures • Creation of Provinces • Collection of Tribute • Postal System • Common Coin • Zoroastrianism