SWBAT identify the religion of the Israelites and

SWBAT identify the religion of the Israelites and major beliefs of Judaism. Calisthenics- WRITE THE QUESITON & THE ANSWER: 1. Define Religion 2. What are the religious beliefs of the Egyptians? 3. What does Monotheism mean? HOMEWORK: COMPLETE THE REVERSE SIDE OF YOUR NOTES AND STUDY FOR YOUR QUIZ TOMORROW! – QUIA GAME IS UP!!! EYPTIAN RELIGION, TECHNOLOGY, GOVERNMENT & JUDAISM

Judaism • Judaism is the religion started by the Israelites. • Judaism was the first monotheistic religion.

Abraham • Call of Abram • The LORD had said to • Abraham is considered Abram, "Leave your the founder of country, your people and Judaism. He was your father's household originally from the city of and go to the land I will Ur in Mesopotamia. show you. "I will make • Founder = person who you into a great nation started it and I will bless you; • “I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. "

Ten Commandments • What are the Ten Commandments?

Ten Commandments • The Ten Commandme nts is used by Judaism, Islam, and Christianity as a code of how to act.

The Torah • The Ten Commandments are written in the Jewish holy book, the Torah. The Torah is part of the Old Testament.

Moses • According to the Torah, Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mt. Sinai.

Practice • Which religions are based on the Ten Commandments? • What is the Jewish holy book called? • According to the Torah, who received the Ten commandments from God?

Ten Commandments • Read the Ten Commandments. • What is the difference between Mesopotamian and Egyptian religion and religions which follow the Ten Commandments?

Belief in one god • Monotheism is the belief in one god. • Polytheism is the belief in many gods.

Polytheistic? Belief in one God Belief in many gods Christians regard Jesus as the human form of God. Shintoists worship many gods called kami. They believe that kami are spirits found in mountains, rivers, rocks, trees, and other parts of nature. • Jews believe in one God who has many names. One name is Hashem. In English, some call the God of Judaism Yahweh. • The religious practices of Hindus include prayer, meditation, selfless acts, and worship of various Hindu deities. • Islam teaches that there is only one God – the same God that is worshiped in Christianity and Judaism. In Arabic, God is called Allah. • •

Practice • Which civilization first developed Judaism? • Which religion was the first monotheistic religion?