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Which civilization is credited with the earliest known use of fractal geometry?
Which civilization is credited with the earliest known use of fractal geometry?
- Indus Valley Civilization (correct)
- Mesopotamian Civilization
- Ancient Egyptian Civilization
- Maya Civilization
The concept of democracy is a major highlight of which ancient civilization?
The concept of democracy is a major highlight of which ancient civilization?
- Ancient Greek Civilization (correct)
- Persian Civilization
- Roman Civilization
- Chinese Civilization
Which of the following civilizations was the most widespread, covering approximately 1.25 million square kilometers?
Which of the following civilizations was the most widespread, covering approximately 1.25 million square kilometers?
- Roman Civilization
- Ancient Egyptian Civilization
- Persian Civilization
- Indus Valley Civilization (correct)
The invention of paper is most closely associated with which ancient civilization?
The invention of paper is most closely associated with which ancient civilization?
Which civilization's original location spanned across what is now modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, known as the 'land between rivers'?
Which civilization's original location spanned across what is now modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, known as the 'land between rivers'?
Which ancient civilization constructed the Royal Road, which facilitated trade and communication across its vast empire?
Which ancient civilization constructed the Royal Road, which facilitated trade and communication across its vast empire?
Which civilization developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy and created the Haab, a complex calendar system?
Which civilization developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy and created the Haab, a complex calendar system?
Chinampas, artificial islands used for agriculture, were a major highlight of which civilization?
Chinampas, artificial islands used for agriculture, were a major highlight of which civilization?
Which civilization was the largest empire in South America prior to European contact?
Which civilization was the largest empire in South America prior to European contact?
The construction of which architectural structure stands out as a major highlight of Ancient Egyptian Civilization?
The construction of which architectural structure stands out as a major highlight of Ancient Egyptian Civilization?
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Mesopotamian Civilization
Mesopotamian Civilization
The first civilization in the world, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Indus Valley Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization
A widespread civilization known for advanced urban planning and the use of fractal geometry.
Ancient Egyptian Civilization
Ancient Egyptian Civilization
Known for its pyramids and hieroglyphic writing, developed along the Nile River.
Maya Civilization
Maya Civilization
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Chinese Civilization
Chinese Civilization
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Ancient Greek Civilization
Ancient Greek Civilization
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Persian Civilization
Persian Civilization
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Roman Civilization
Roman Civilization
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Aztec Civilization
Aztec Civilization
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Incan Civilization
Incan Civilization
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Study Notes
- Ten oldest civilizations are listed with original location, current location, and major achievements
Mesopotamian Civilization
- Original location: Zagros mountains, Arabian plateau
- Current location: Iraq, Syria, Turkey
- Meaning: "Land between rivers"
- Major highlight: First civilization in the world
Indus Valley Civilization (3,300 BC – 1,900 BC)
- Original location: Indus River
- Current location: Northeast Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northwest India
- Major highlights: Most widespread civilization covering 1.25 million km, fractal geometry, Ishago Bone
Ancient Egyptian Civilization (3,150 BC – 30 BC)
- Original location: Banks of Nile
- Current location: Egypt
- Major highlight: Construction of pyramids
Maya Civilization (2,600 BC – 300 AD)
- Original location: Yucatan
- Current location: Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras
- Major highlights: Complex understanding of astronomy, Haab
Chinese Civilization (1,600 BC – 1,046 BC)
- Original location: Yellow River and Yangtze
- Current location: China
- Major highlights: Invention of paper, abacus, acupuncture, Gu powder, calligraphy, block printing, GWC, and silk
Ancient Greek Civilization (2,700 BC – 479 BC)
- Original location: Italy, Sicily, North Africa, France
- Current location: Greece
- Major highlights: Concepts of democracy and senate, Olympics
Persian Civilization (550 BC – 331 BC)
- Original location: Egypt, Turkey, Mesopotamia, Indus River
- Current location: Iran
- Major highlight: Royal Road
Roman Civilization (550 BC – 465 AD)
- Original location: Latini
- Current location: Rome
- Major highlight: Most powerful ancient civilization
Aztec Civilization (1,345 AD – 1,521 AD)
- Original location: Columbian-Mexico
- Current location: Mexico
- Major highlights: Nahuatl became the major language, Chinampas, chocolates
Incan Civilization (1,438 AD – 1,532 AD)
- Original location: Peru
- Current location: Ecuador, Peru, and Chile
- Major highlights: Largest empire in South America in the pre-Columbian era, Capacnan, Quipi
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