Bellringer• Add monotheism, covenant, Exodus,

famine, and Ten Commandments to your Glossary (Objective 25)

Unit 3 test• Around November 15th

Agenda1. Fertile Crescent Revisited2. The Hebrews in Canaan3. Hebrew Beliefs4. Journey of the Hebrews Map

ObjectivesStudents will be able to…25. Explain the origins of Judaism.26. Describe the major beliefs and

traditions of Judaism.

Hebrews in Canaan

Objective #25

The Promised Land (Part 2)

• After wandering in the wilderness, the Hebrews returned to Canaan

• Canaan wasn’t empty!– Phoenicians– Philistines

The 12 Tribes• The Hebrews were

divided into 12 tribes, each ruled by a judge

• One famous judge was a woman, Deborah

King David• United the tribes and

defeated the Philistines• Founded the Hebrew

Kingdom• Built Jerusalem as the

capital city • Brought the Ark of the

Covenant to Jerusalem

King Solomon• Built the first great

temple in Jerusalem • Raised taxes to pay for

building projects• Known for his wisdom

The Hebrew Kingdom

• Split into two – Israel and Judah–Over Solomon’s taxes

• Israel conquered by Assyrians, Judah conquered by the Babylonians

Hebrew Beliefs• Monotheism – Yahweh• Chosen people – not worried about

converting people, just avoiding death• Hebrews founded a religion which

became known as Judaism (after Judah)• Learn about the holy book and some

beliefs in your Hebrew Law Code HW

Objective #26

Fun with Maps!• Complete the Journey of the

Hebrews Map activity• There are several parts, follow

directions carefully!

• This will be graded!

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HW• Read p.28 “Rise of new empires”-

p.35 (finish the chapter)