Materials

• “World Religions Chart” (Attachment C)
• Questions on world religions

Instructional Activities

1. Describe the development of the Hebrew civilization. Begin the development of a world religions chart (Attachment C).
   
   
2. Discuss the major contribution of the Hebrews, focusing on the following questions:
   • Religion is one of the characteristics of a civilization. What was the major religion of most early civilizations?
   • What are the basic beliefs of Judaism?
   • How does Judaism influence later events in Western civilization?
   
   
3. Allow time for students to complete the “World Religions Chart” and review it. The review could be a group activity.