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Monotheism, Trade, & Writing Unit 1, SSWH 1 c, d, and e

Monotheism, Trade, & Writing Unit 1, SSWH 1 c, d, and e. SSWH 1 c, d, & e. Explain the development of monotheism; include the concepts developed by the ancient Hebrews, and Zoroastrianism.

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Monotheism, Trade, & Writing Unit 1, SSWH 1 c, d, and e

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  1. Monotheism, Trade, & WritingUnit 1, SSWH 1 c, d, and e

  2. SSWH 1 c, d, & e Explain the development of monotheism; include the concepts developed by the ancient Hebrews, and Zoroastrianism. Describe early trading networks in the Eastern Mediterranean; include the impact Phoenicians had on the Mediterranean World. Explain the development and importance of writing; include cuneiform, hieroglyphics, and the Phoenician alphabet.

  3. What were the origins and structures of Mediterranean societies?

  4. Monotheism: Belief in 1 god • Founder of Judaism: Abraham • Key Beliefs Hebrews: worshiped Yahweh (God) Monotheism Created a covenant (promise) Exodus from slavery (Egypt)

  5. Sacred Writings 10 Commandments (rules that regulate behavior, influenced laws) Torah: Jewish sacred writings p.57-61 • Impact on Society Ethical Monotheism—moral system of belief that established norms within society

  6. Zoroastrianism • Founder: Zoroaster p. 42 • Worship Ahura Mazda • Earth is a battle ground, fight between good & bad • Judged on how well you fought (all fight) • Believe in good & bad, afterlife – similar to Christianity, Judaism, & Islam

  7. Trade Spreads Culture • Mediterranean trade connected people from all over (sea & land routes) • Minoans “Good Sailors” – lived on Crete, loved the outdoors p. 114-115 • Traded pottery, weapons, metal, art, architecture, & figurines • Influenced Greece & Rome

  8. Phoenicians “Best Sailors” – no country, lived all over (created cities where they traded) • 1st people to sail out of Med. Sea • Greatest Legacy: Phonetic Alphabet/Symbols p. 34

  9. Writing • Pre-history: time period before the invention of writing • Pictures: 1st type of writing • Invented to keep records (Mesopotamia) • Cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, & Phonetic Symbols – early forms of writing p.33,34,54

  10. Burning Question Write down one question you have about today’s lesson. You have one minute. Be prepared to share.

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