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5715669183loessA wind-formed deposit made of fine particles of clay and silt. Makes up the fertile soil of the Yellow River Valley.0
5715669184Shang1st Dynasty in China. Invented their own form of writing (ideographs) , & calendar. They were dominant.1
5715669185ZhouThe people in dynasty that took over the dominate role in North China from the Shang. They created mandate of heaven and their rule is remembered all prosperous and kind.2
5715669186Mandate of HeavenConnected religious and political. Said that leader of church could appoint ruler of China but could also take his power away.3
5715669187ConfuciousWestern name for the Chinese philosopher "Kongzi". He had great influence on government because of his ideas on duty and public service.4
5715669188DaoismChinese school of thought it was an alternative to Confucian. Emphasized hierarchy and duty.5
5715669189yin/yangChinese belief which teaches balance between masculine and feminine6
5715669190KushEgyptian name for Nubia. Nubia is along the Nile River South of Egypt.7
5715669191nomadspeople without permanent homes. Their way of life requires them to move around so that they can survive.8
5715669192MeoreCapital of successful kingdom in Nubia. 4th century B..C.E to 4th century C.E9
5715669193steppeAn ecological region of grass and shrubs - NO TREES, too dry for agriculture.10
5715669194HerodotusFather of history/persian war11
5715669195ScythiansAncient Greek word that describes the nomadic people12
5715669196Sima QianThe head astrologer for Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu. Known as "Father of History".13
5715669197CeltsPeople who share common language and culture. Started in central Europe.14
5715669198DruidsThe class of religious experts who conducted rituals and preserved sacred stories about Ancient Celtics.15
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