Israel

Where did the ancient Hebrews live?

Read this study guide about Judaism and use it to help you complete the homework questions (Word).

Here are a few activities to help you learn about ancient Israel.

• Explain the origins and significance of central beliefs of the Hebrews.
• Learn about Moses’ role in Hebrew freedom and look at a map that shows the journey taken by the ancient Israelites.
• Learn about daily life in ancient Israel through this Ancient Journal Challenge.
• Watch this video to learn a bit about important Israelite leaders, the building of the empire, and the eventual split into two kingdoms. King Solomon's and Hasmonaeans' accomplishments are legendary.
• What was life like for the Jewish people under Roman rule? Here's a site about the relationship between Judea and Rome. Here's a site about Judah and the Macabees that describes the difficulties faced by the Jewish people. Read the story and then complete these comprehension questions.
• This PBS site has a series of videos about the Jewish resistance to Roman control. The series is called Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land .
• Summarize how the Jews kept their faith alive after the Diaspora.

Resources

Internet Jewish History Sourcebook
Information about Judaism including the people of Israel, emergence of Judaism, Middle Ages, Enlightenment, and more.

Heritage: Civilization and the Jews
This PBS companion site provides a history of the Hebrews and Jewish faith from 3800 BC to the present.

Archeological Sites in Israel
Click on links to learn about the many important excavations of sites in Israel, including photos of monuments as well as objects that have been uncovered. Sites span the neolithic through medieval periods. Be patient while the site loads.

Canaan and Ancient Israel
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Sections are: Land and Time, Daily Life, Economy and Religion

Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport -Western Religions - Judaism:
Browse the world in a Virtual Classroom. Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport is a journey through time and space. Mike Dowling teaches Geography at Roosevelt Middle School in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Note: There are pop-up ads on this site, but there is excellent information.)

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
The Israel Museum campus encompasses: Archaeology; Judaica and Jewish Ethnography; Art; Youth Wing; Shrine of the Book; Art Garden.

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
History of Israel - Historical Overview

Judaism 101
Judaism 101 is an online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs.

The Best of History Websites: Ancient Israel

Civilization and the Jews

ACNN Home Page	Early Humans	Mesopotamia	Egypt	India	China
Mayan	Israel	Africa	Greece	Rome	Archaeology