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Christianity from Judaism to Constantine/Crash Course World History

Classroom Resource Information

Title:

Christianity from Judaism to Constantine/Crash Course World History

URL:

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/cb2369fd-7350-4d62-9e53-286c52099cb7/christianity-from-judaism-to-constantine-crash-course-world-history-11/

Content Source:

PBS

Type:

Audio/Video

Overview:

John Green teaches you the history of Christianity, from the beginnings of Judaism and the development of monotheism, right up to Paul and how Christianity stormed the Roman Empire in just a few hundred years. Along the way, John will cover Abram/Abraham, the Covenant, the Roman Occupation of Judea, and the birth, life, death, and legacy of Jesus of Nazareth. No flame wars! Let's keep the commentary civil.

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Content Standard(s):

Social Studies
SS2010 (2010)
Grade: 8
World History to 1500

3 ) Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.

Examples: Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Greek and Roman gods

• Identifying cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies

Examples: Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Greek and Roman gods, Phoenicians

Unpacked Content

Strand: History

Course Title: World History to 1500

Evidence Of Student Attainment:

Students:

Compare the early world religions and philosophies, including the origins, development, influence, spread, and cultural contributions of each.

Teacher Vocabulary:

Judaism
Diaspora
covenant
Greek gods
Hinduism
Buddhism
Roman gods
oracle
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Islam
Christianity
Zen
prophets
messiah
disciple
apostle
Darma
Karma
monotheism
polytheism
meditation
reincarnation
excommunicate
monastery
doctrine
parable
philosophies
tenets

Knowledge:

Students know:

The origins, development, influence, spread, and cultural contributions of Judaism, Greek and Roman gods, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.

Skills:

Students are able to:

Identify locations on a map or globe.
Use maps to support conclusions about cultural groups.

Understanding:

Students understand that:

The history, key tenets, and beliefs of early world religions and philosophies have influenced regional and world history.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards

AAS Standard:
SS.AAS.8.3- Recognize that different world cultures have different values, beliefs, and traditions.

Tags:

Christianity, early religions and philosophies, Judaism

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Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

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Author:

Ginger Boyd

ALEX Classroom Resource

Christianity from Judaism to Constantine/Crash Course World History