1. In the 1200s B.C., the Israelite leader Moses rallied his people and led them out of Egypt in an g. exodus.
2. The Phoenicians were organized into a j. confederation of independent city-states along the coast of northern Canaan.
3. Israelite h. prophets condemned abuses in society and urged people not to forget their duties to God and to one another.
4. Persian kings appointed a number of f. satraps to govern the provinces of the Persian Empire.
5. Jewish communities existing outside of their homeland have become known as the i. Diaspora, after a Greek word meaning "scattered."
Phoenicians King David Assyrians King Darius
Cities/towns along the coast became known as city-states Ruled all the Israelite tribes(Davidic Monarchy) Strong military (military campaigns spread across Mesopotamia) Divided empire into provinces
The city-states were organized into a confederation Named a capital city (Jerusalem) Empire divded into provinces One governor ruled each province (satraps)
The mother land governed the city-states primarily Organized a central government One governor headed each province Local customs were respected (diverse empire)
Taxes were paid by citizens for military funds Taxes were collected
2. Aramaic came to be spoken throughout the Fertile Crescent because Aramaen caravans often crossed the Fertile Crescent on business. Therefore, the people of the region learned the Aramaens language –Aramaic.
3. The Phoenicians introduced things to business and trade such as bills of sale and contracts. An advantage that Phoenician merchants held over their competitors was the Phoenician alphabet. With this alphabet, the Phoenicians could keep track of complex business deals.
4. The Israelites interpreted and applied monotheism through their strong belief in one all-powerful God whose messages were revealed through prophets. The Israelites believed that the one God determined righ
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