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| 14617454772 | Paleolithic | the early phase of the Stone Age also called the Old Stone Age, lasting about 2.5 million years, when primitive stone implements were used. | 0 | |
| 14617454773 | Neolithic | also called the New Stone age it was final stage of cultural evolution or technological development among prehistoric humans. It was characterized by stone tools shaped by polishing or grinding, dependence on domesticated plants or animals, settlement in permanent villages, and the appearance of such crafts as pottery and weaving. | 1 | |
| 14617454774 | Agrarian | concerning farms, farmers, or the use of land | 2 | |
| 14617454775 | Pastoral | used for or related to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle. | 3 | |
| 14617454776 | Nomadic | wandering, moving about from place to place | 4 | |
| 14617454777 | Patriarchal | relating to a society in which men hold the greatest legal and moral authority | 5 | |
| 14617454778 | Syncretism | a blending of beliefs and practices from different religions into one faith | 6 | |
| 14617454779 | Monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. | 7 | |
| 14617454780 | Polytheism | the belief in or worship of more than one god. | 8 | |
| 14617454781 | Buddhism | religion and philosophy that developed from the teachings of the Buddha 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. | 9 | |
| 14617454782 | Confucianism | A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society in the present world and stresses a moral code of conduct. | 10 | |
| 14617454783 | Judaism | A religion with a belief in one god. It originated with Abraham and the Hebrew people. Yahweh was responsible for the world and everything within it. They preserved their early history in the Old Testament. | 11 | |
| 14617454784 | Islam | monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God (Allah), and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. Islam teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, and unique, and has guided mankind through prophets, revealed scriptures and natural signs. The primary scriptures of Islam are the Quran. | 12 | |
| 14617454785 | Hinduism | A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms | 13 | |
| 14617454786 | 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. | 14 | |
| 14617454787 | Secular | non religious; Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters | 15 | |
| 14617454788 | Karma | (in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. | 16 | |
| 14617454789 | Commodity | a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee. | 17 | |
| 14617454790 | Brahmin | the highest of the four classes of the Hindu caste system, traditionally made up of priests. While Brahmin can have a variety of occupations, only Brahmin may become priests. | 18 | |
| 14617454791 | Kshatriya | the second of the four classes of the caste system, traditionally made up of warriors and administrators | 19 | |
| 14617454792 | Vaishya | the third of the four classes of the caste system, traditionally made up of producers, such as farmers, merchants, and artisans | 20 | |
| 14617454793 | Shudra | the lowest of the four classes of the caste system, traditionally made up of servants and laborers | 21 | |
| 14617454794 | Dalit | member of the lowest Indian caste grouping made up of people who did dirty or unpleasant jobs, also known as the untouchables | 22 | |
| 14617454795 | Silk road | Connected China, India, and the Middle East. Traded goods and helped to spread culture. | 23 | |
| 14617454796 | Sand roads | A term used to describe the routes of the trans-Saharan trade in Africa. | 24 | |
| 14617454797 | Indian Ocean Trade Routes | These trade routes served as water-based counterparts to the silk roads and connected China, Southeast Asia,India, and the Middle East. Traders contributed to the spread of Buddhism and Hindu cults along these sea lanes. | 25 | |
| 14617454798 | Disseminate | to scatter or spread widely | 26 | |
| 14617454799 | Egalitarian | relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. | 27 | |
| 14617454800 | Roman Empire | Existed from 27 BCE to about 400 CE. Conquered entire Mediterranean coast and most of Europe. Ruled by an emperor. Eventually oversaw the rise and spread of Christianity. | 28 | |
| 14617454801 | Gupta Empire | Powerful Indian state based in the Ganges Valley. It controlled most of the Indian subcontinent through a combination of military force and its prestige as a center of sophisticated culture. Often associated with a Golden Age of classical India. | 29 | |
| 14617454802 | Subsequent | Coming after or later | 30 | |
| 14617454803 | Persian Empires | Achaemenids (558-330 BCE): was created by Achaemenids, established by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC with the conquest of Median, Lydian and Babylonian empires.It covered much of the then known Ancient world.Persepolis is the most famous historical site related to Persian Empire Seleucids (323-383 BCE): began with the collapse of Alexander's empire and faded away between Roman and Parthian growth of power in the 1st century BCE. Parthians (247 BCE-224 CE): was a major Iranian political and cultural power in ancient Iran. the Parthians largely adopted the art, architecture, religious beliefs, and royal insignia of their culturally heterogeneous empire, which encompassed Persian, Hellenistic, and regional cultures Sasanids (224-651 CE): was the last pre-Islamic Persian empire, established in 224 CE by Ardeshir I, descendant of Sasan. The Empire lasted until 651 CE when it was overthrown by the Arab Caliphate | 31 | |
| 14617454804 | City-state | a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state. | 32 | |
| 14617454805 | Mayan Empire | 2500 BC to 900 AD. Located in southeastern Mexico. Had independent city-states that were unified by culture, religion and trade. Had religious rulers who had ceremonies and made sacrifices to the gods. Charted planets, moon and sun and developed calendar). Economy based on agriculture and trade. | 33 | |
| 14617454806 | Han Empire | Took control of and unified China after the collapse of the Qin Empire; founded by Gaozu in 202 B.C.; adopted Confucianism; merit system for government exams; Buddhism was introduced; weak leadership, economic strains, and natural disasters contributed to its decline in 220 B.C. | 34 | |
| 14617454807 | Mauryan Empire | The first state to unify most of the Indian subcontinent. It was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 324 B.C.E. and survived until 184 B.C.E. From its capital at Pataliputra in the Ganges Valley it grew wealthy from taxes. | 35 |
