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Early Mediterranean Culture and the Development of Monotheism. Standards. SSWH1d - Describe early trading patterns and the impact the Phoenicians had SSWH1c - Describe the development of monotheism. Early Mediterranean-Minions. One of the major influences of Greek culture
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Early Mediterranean Culture and the Development of Monotheism
Standards • SSWH1d- Describe early trading patterns and the impact the Phoenicians had • SSWH1c- Describe the development of monotheism
Early Mediterranean-Minions • One of the major influences of Greek culture • Produced art and pottery
Phoenicians • Settle in the Middle East • Phoenicians will spread Middle Eastern civilization, culture, and ideas
Phoenician trading • They will expand trading and manufacturing
Phoenician alphabet • The Phoenicians developed our modern alphabet, based on twenty-two consonant sounds.
First Monotheistic Religion • Zoroastrianism • Developed by Zoroaster • According to this religion, a single wise god named Ahura Mazda • Good vs. evil • On judgment day, each person will be judged for his or her actions in life. • Monotheism: Worship of one god Influenced Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
The Kingdom of Israel • 12 Tribes Judah- largest tribe; leads to name Judaism
Babylonian Captivity • Israel and Judah are forced to pay tribute (peace money paid to a stronger power) to Assyria. • After Assyria is taken over by Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar attacks Jerusalem. • The survivors are taken to Babylon.