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Chapter 7 Outline
The Hebrews and Judaism
pp 202-232
Summary: Students will explore the origins and founding leaders of the Hebrew people and
the establishment of Judaism as a major religion. So far they have learned about polytheism and
in chapter seven they will be introduced to its counterpart – monotheism. We will review stories
of the emergence of Judaism beginning with Abraham and Moses thru the expansion and the
establishment of Israel and then the Diaspora. We will study the Jewish texts including the
Torah, the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls. The students will be learning this in an effort
to better understand how Judaism has helped shape later cultures and influenced the world that
we live in. After being forced out of Israel by the Romans, Jews settled in different part of the
world and still maintain their religion and customs today.
Key Terms:
Judaism
Monotheism
Prophets
Rabbis
Exodus
principles
Talmud
Passover
Key People:
Abraham
Ruth and Naomi
Maccabees
Moses
David
Queen Esther
Deborah
Yohanan ben Zaccai
Ten Commandments
Torah
Dead Sea Scrolls
High Holy Days
Diaspora
synagogue
Zealots
Solomon
Miriam
Saul
Key Concepts:
Remember George (Geography) Gunther’s (Government) Mother (Major Leaders) Made
(Major Contributions) Eight (Economics) Round (Rise & Fall) Raisin (Religion) Cookies!
(Communication) Know it Love it! This will be a reoccurring theme throughout the year. If a
student can explain this from every civilization, then they know what is necessary.
Important Dates:
December 1st – Early Release Day
December 1st – Crowns of Israel Due
December 7th – Chapter 7 Study Guide
December 8th – Chapter 7 Test
December 8th - Chapter 7 Portfolio
Application & Exercises:
-Students will be able to clearly explain the difference between polytheism and
monotheism.
-Students will be able to list similarities and differences between Moses and
Abraham.
-Students will be able to describe the events of the Hebrew timeline from Abraham
leaving Mesopotamia to the establishment of Israel and then to the Diaspora.
-Students will be able to list the characteristics and achievements of each of the
three kings of Israel (David, Solomon, Saul)
-Students will be able to explain the importance of the Ten Commandments in
Jewish history
-Students will be able to list and explain the importance of major Jewish beliefs
(belief in one God, belief in education, belief in justice and righteousness and
belief in obedience and law.
-Students will be able to explain the system of Mosaic Law – how it got its name,
how it affects daily life, and what people who follow Mosaic Law are called.
-Students should know the difference between Conservative Jews and Orthodox
Jews.
-Students will be able to describe the sacred texts of Jewish beliefs and explain the
importance of each.
-Students will understand how Judaism has influenced later cultures.
-Students will trace the events of the revolts led by the zealots and also discuss the
effects of each.
-Students will be able to list and describe the traditional Jewish holidays.
Portfolio:
Section 1 – Headliners
Sequence of Events/Venn Diagram of Moses and Abraham
Hebrew Diary – Part 2 (Neighbor)
Section 2 – Notes - Jewish texts and beliefs
Section 2 Assessment
Dead Sea Scrolls Report
Hebrew Diary – Part 2 (Zealot)
Section 3 – Cause & Effect
Section 3 – Jewish Holidays
Section 3 Assessment
Chapter 7 Study Guide
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