14638219383 | Hinduism | A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms | 0 | |
14638220762 | Buddhism | Belief system that started in India in the 500s BC. Happiness can be achieved through removal of one's desires. Believers seek enlightenment and the overcoming of suffering. | 1 | |
14638222598 | Judiasm | The first monotheistic religion - guided by the Hebrew Bible called the Torah. | 2 | |
14638223424 | Christianity | A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior. | 3 | |
14638226327 | Democracy | a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Can be found in America | 4 | |
14638229458 | Oligarchy | A government ruled by a few powerful people. Can be found in North Korea, and Venezuela. | 5 | |
14638234854 | Autocracy/Monarchy | Can be ruled by one or two people who have absolute power over the community. Can be found in: Cuba and Syria | 6 | |
14638239997 | Autocracy/Dictatorship | A government in which one person (or group) rules with total power. Can be found in: Cuba, Syria and North korea. | 7 | |
14638243833 | Communism | A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. Can be found in: china, north korea and Vietnam. | 8 | |
14638248098 | Socialism | a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. Can be found in: China, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands | 9 | |
14638255632 | compass | navigational instrument for finding directions. Created:9th-11th century Where: China | 10 | |
14638260030 | Refrigeration | Purpose: allows food to be peserved and pervents bacteria growth When: 1700's Where: Errest | 11 | |
14638265761 | Printing Press | Purpose: a machine for printing text or pictures from type or plates. When: 1440 Where: China What did it do: lower the prices of books and spread knowledge | 12 | |
14638270217 | plumbing | Purpose: the system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building. When: 2700 B. C Where: England What it does: helps improve living conditions and expanded life spans | 13 | |
14638276409 | medicine | Purpose: Any drug used to cure, prevent, or treat illness or discomfort When: 3000 B. C Where: Egypt | 14 | |
14638280139 | engines | Where: Michigan When: 1712 Purpose: transportation/ mobility | 15 | |
14638286088 | Communication techniques | Where: China When:1836 Purpose: allows communication | 16 | |
14638290367 | electricity | 17 |
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