a b c d label the following river valley civilizations on the map: mesopotamia, nile river (egypt),...
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Label the following River Valley Civilizations on the map:Mesopotamia, Nile River (Egypt), Indus River (India), Yellow River (China)
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GPISD WH SCC #5 SE 2B, 16A, 16B, 16C
EARLY RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONSEARLY RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS
HEBREWS
The first civilizations were developed in four river valleys around 3500 BC. Each river valley had a mild climate and a water highway to other places. Water from the rivers could be used for drinking and cooking food. Each of the valleys had a flood plain where the overflowing river would deposit fertile soil. The rich soil led to abundant harvests and food surpluses.
The Ancient Hebrews
-the Hebrews, or Israelites, lived south of Phoenicia (present day Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan)
-because of their location, they were deeply influenced by Mesopotamia and Egypt
-the forefather of the Hebrews, Abraham, grew up in Mesopotamia
-Abraham later moved to Israel
Judaism
-the ancient Hebrews were monotheistic (belief in one God)
-the new religion was called Judaism
-Jews did not believe that God had human characteristics
-Jews saw their God as an invisible but powerful force or spirit
-their God created the world and demanded proper moral conduct
The Ten Commandments-the Hebrews’ relationship with God is told in the “Old Testament” of the Bible
-the ancient Hebrews migrated to Egypt
-they remained in Egypt for hundreds of years where they became enslaved
-Moses, their leader, took them out of Egypt rescuing them from slavery
-Moses presented the Hebrews with the Ten Commandments, which came directly from God
-they forbade stealing, murder, adultery, and other forms of immoral behavior
-the Hebrews returned to Israel in 1000 BC where they found someone else living there
-this led to wars which the Hebrews won and they established a capital at Jerusalem
9/10 Notes
The Ancient Hebrews-Judaism was the religion of the ancient Hebrews-Judaism is the 1st religion to teach monotheism
-Judaism began in Israel-Moses led the Jews out of Egyptian slavery-the Old Testament is the history of the Jewish people-the Ten Commandments established
Vocabulary
-monotheistic—belief in one God
-Judaism—religion practiced by Jews