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What are the five characteristics of a civilization?
What are the five characteristics of a civilization?
Advanced technology, advanced cities, specialized jobs, complex religions, advanced writing systems.
Define the term 'delta' in geographical terms.
Define the term 'delta' in geographical terms.
A delta is where a river empties into a larger body of water, creating a fan-shaped deposit of sediment.
What significant changes occurred during the Neolithic Period?
What significant changes occurred during the Neolithic Period?
People began domesticating animals, farming, and settling in one area.
What does the term 'Cultural Diffusion' refer to?
What does the term 'Cultural Diffusion' refer to?
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What does Mesopotamia mean and why is it significant?
What does Mesopotamia mean and why is it significant?
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What place did Hebrews or Jewish people gather for worship?
What place did Hebrews or Jewish people gather for worship?
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On which philosophical teachings were early Chinese Civil Service tests based?
On which philosophical teachings were early Chinese Civil Service tests based?
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The early Chinese civilization developed predominantly around which river valley?
The early Chinese civilization developed predominantly around which river valley?
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What does the Mandate of Heaven refer to in ancient Chinese belief?
What does the Mandate of Heaven refer to in ancient Chinese belief?
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What river was referred to as the 'River of Sorrows' in ancient China?
What river was referred to as the 'River of Sorrows' in ancient China?
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In which modern-day country is the Fertile Crescent primarily located?
In which modern-day country is the Fertile Crescent primarily located?
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What significance did Hammurabi's Code have in ancient society?
What significance did Hammurabi's Code have in ancient society?
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What were Harappa and Mohenjo Daro known for?
What were Harappa and Mohenjo Daro known for?
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Who is known as the Buddha?
Who is known as the Buddha?
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What was the first monotheistic religion of the eastern Mediterranean?
What was the first monotheistic religion of the eastern Mediterranean?
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