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A great shift in human history from hunting and gathering to agriculture.

A family fleeing the horrors of war to a better place would be an example of a

Harappa and Mojendro Daro were the world's first

The idea that spiritual forces can endorse earthly rulers. They also can remove their support.

The process by which the Egyptians preserved the body of important people was known as

The highest caste in Hinduism was known as the

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of civilizations we studied.

People that constantly move in search of grazing land for their animals.

Confucian beliefs centered around

Buddhism was dying in India, but was spread by the

Hindus believe in ________, or one's duty to his/her caste.

The golden age of Chinese civilization was during the _____ Dynasty.

A fine, yellow soil that is very fertile.

What contribution did the Phoenicians make to Western Culture that is the most important today?

Where did the Sumerians live?

In ancient China, these were used for consulting the spirits.

What was the "Gift of the Nile?"

This Chinese dynasty started construction of the Great Wall of China.

The bottom level of the caste system was the _________. This is not talking about those below the system.

Unlike Hinduism, Buddhists believe that ________ can be achieved in one lifetime.

The motivation behind the pyramids was to

We don't know that much about the Harappan Civilization because

This is the process by which a dynasty rises to power, prospers and eventually is overthrown.

Both Buddhists and Hindus believe in ______

This is the oldest Chinese dynasty. Its most famous ruler is the semi-legendary Emperor Yu.

Hammurabi is best known for his

When ideas such as language, religion and customs travel with a migrating people.