It's not known for certain if there were monotheisms before the Hebrews, but you can certainly say that the Hebrews took the concept of Monolatry and developed it into ethical monotheism.
the hebrews
Monotheism
Yes.
monotheism
They were the first group in the middle east to practice monotheism (or at least monolatry, which is an early form of monotheism).
No, they did not.
The Hebrews practiced monothesism in Mesopotamia.
Yes.
The Hebrews have been around for an estimated 12,000 years. About 4,000 years ago, tradition holds that they began the practice of monotheism (or at least monolatry, which is a forerunner of monotheism). Today they are called Jews.
None of the above, although the Hebrews were closest: they were initially monolatrous, which is a forerunner of monotheism.
explain the development of monotheism be sure include the Hebrews and the Zoroastrianism.