Chapter 3: Sections 3 and 4 Book Work

Chapter 3: Sections 3 and 4 Book Work Seafaring Traders and Judaism

Section 3: Seafaring Traders

1. Who were the Minoans? Where did they live?

2. Where was the Minoan capital?

3. How does the archaeological evidence, especially art, found at Knossos help historians to understand the Minoan culture? (Be sure to include what we know about their leisure, the role of women and religion.)

4. What happened to the Minoans in 1700 and 1470 BCE? How did these events lead to the downfall of the Minoan civilization?

5. Who were the Phoenicians? Where and how did they settle?

6. What 2 things were the Phoenicians most famous for (HINT – they begin with “S”)?

7. What were the Phoenician city-states Sidon and Tyre best known for producing and trading?

8. Why were Phoenician colonies about 30 miles apart?

9. What goods did the Phoenicians trade?

10. What goods did the Phoenicians produce? Isn’t that story about the purple dye and the snails so cool! Poor snails…

11. What is the Phoenicians greatest legacy? WHY?

12. What happened to the Phoenicians after 842 BCE?

13. How did trade benefit ancient societies?

Section 4: The Origins of Judaism

1. What was the ancient home of the Jewish peoples? 2. Why was ancient Palestine such an important location?

3. What is the Torah?

4. Who was the father of Judaism? Briefly describe his life and importance to Judaism.

5. What is monotheism?

6. What was the covenant between Abraham and God?

7. What happened to the Hebrews after they migrated to Egypt?

8. What was the “Exodus?” Who was Moses?

9. What covenant did Moses form with God on Mount Sinai?

10. How did the Hebrews settle when they reached Canaan?

11. Who was Deborah? Was her role as a judge typical?

12. How was Hebrew law different from that of Hammurabi’s Code?

13. What is ethical monotheism?

14. How did the Hebrews unify into the kingdom of Israel?

15. Identify the contributions of each of the following leaders of Israel:

a. Saul – b. David – c. Solomon –

16. Why did Israel split into two separate kingdoms? 17. Who conquered Israel by 722 BCE?

18. What happened to Judah approximately 150 years later?

19. What kindness did Cyrus the Great extend to the Jewish peoples (although it is important to note that their future is going to be heavily impacted by the Romans and this situation somewhat short-lived)?