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8421448962DialectsWritten version of Confucius's teaching. Collected after his death, they became the basis of the educational system0
8421448963DariusHighest ranking general in the army before Cambyses's death, leader of 10,000 immortals, spent years regaining control of the Persian Empire1
8421453837ReincarnationThe Hindu view of life involves this returning concept2
8421453902IoniansThe Greeks from _______ got the supports of Athens in their conflict against Persia3
8421458963PurpleColor of royalty. Snail guts4
8421465961FloodAll four on the planet where civilization started depended on rivers to _____ annually5
8421470399PapyrusEgyptian paper that was used in Europe for many generations6
8421470400MesopotamiaGreek for "land between rivers"7
8421474674HomoHabilisName means man of skill or handy man8
8421479618TeosinteAn ancient name for maize9
8421479619MenThe "hunters" in a hunting-gathering society10
8421483508CopticEgyptian version of Christianity11
8421486385Inspectors"Eyes and ears of the emperor" were __________12
8421486386CarthagePhoenician trade city founded in North Africa shortly after the Assyrians conquered the Phoenician home land in 842 BCE13
8421491153CuneiformWritten language of the Sumerians14
8421491154HominidA creature that walks on two feet15
8421494563DaoTHE WAY - Nature based idea in China16
8421499783PaleolithicThe old Stone Age17
8421503294CaucasusMississippi based trade center from about 900-1250 CE18
8421503295LavaType of rock Homo Erectus used to make tools19
8421507157NazcaEarly Peru culture famous for their underground rivers and earth designs20
8421507158ZigguratWhat was at the center of a Sumerian city21
8421510067AthensCity that supported the culture of education. It developed many schools including the teachers; Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Even if they clashed with the city's government from time to time22
8421510068VerichoAncient farming village (pre-civilization) located in modern Israel23
8421513755NomadsPeople that move from place to place in search of food24
8421516098YellowRiver that is China's sorrow due to the violent flooding25
8421519863Pueblo"Great House" people living in western North America26
8421524849LegalismOrder based on reward and punishment in China...very strict following of the laws. Brought peace or they killed the violators27
8421530848ObsidianVolcanic rocks that can be used for mirrors, jewelry, and knives28
8421530849WomenThe "gatherers" in a hunting-gathering society29
8421530850AxumEast African trade city that connects Egypt and India30
8421534376MonsoonsSeasonal winds that were a way of life in India31
8421536996SeedsWhat it is believed women spread around that lead humans to move from food-gathering to food-producing32
8421536997SpartaGreek city based on military power and controlling the Helots33
8421539987HomoErectusUpright man34
8421544402HarborHaving a large one of these kept Athens open for business during its conflict with Sparta35
8421544403AbrahamLead the Jews out of Ur and into Canaan36
8421547109BantuAfrican people that migrated from Sub-Saharan Africa to mostly along the east coast.37
8421547110CultureA people or group's way of life38
8421551460WarriorBuddha may have been born into this class in India39
8421554214CawaonLocation the Jews settled in after they wandered through Mesopotamia40
8421557848AshesWhat is left behind in slash-and-burn farming that benefits crops41
8421560093WarriorKingRuled a warring Sumerian city usually with consent of the priests42
8421563860BricksHarappa used the same size ______ in building construction. This shows a strong central government43
8421563861CyrusFreed the Jews from Babylonian slavery44
8421567014PastoralType of Nomad that moved herds of animals to new food sources, with animals being the primary food source45
8421567015RoyalThe _____ Road allowed Persian emperors to keep in touch with their straos46
8421572966RecordsMark of civilization #4 - For noting trade or taxes47
8421577094AnmoseiFreed the Egyptians from from Hyksos's rule48
8421586381AustralopithecinesHominid that only lived in East Africa about four million years ago49
8421594816EightNumber of steps in the Buddhist path to Nirvana50
8421604137ArchaeologistA trained researcher who looks for clues or artifacts that have been left behind51
8421604138CitiesMark of civilization #3 - Like religion or government52
8421606904LawsHammurabi's Code is a collection of ____ and guidelines for behavior53
8421610165LoessYellow silt that the Chinese depended on for the growing season54
8421616410EgyptiansGroup Cambyses offended when he ordered that their temples be destroyed. The conflict cost him his life55
8421620014(Across) Chariots (Down) Calendar(Across) Vehicles the Indo-Europeans developed with influence of the Chinese. (Down) What the floods were the basis of in early Egypt56
8421626719SpecializedWorkersMark of civilization #2 - You trade your skills for other skills57
8421629633PhoeniciansThe main trade empire in the Mediterranean Sea. Built a huge trade network based mostly on snail guts.58
8421629634BarterTo trade for goods59
8421632600PriestsRuled a peaceful Sumerian city more often than not60
8421632601TechnologyMark of civilization #5 - Better tools are a part of this61
8421635380AlphabetBasis of the Greek ________ was based on the Phoenician ________ (same word)62
8421638173ZoroasterBelieved life was a battle between good and evil in a mostly monotheistic view63
8421638174HanDynasty which replaced the Qin Dynasty64
8421641446PharaohControlled all things natural in Egypt during the Old Kingdom65
8421641447IndusRiver that may have changed direction over 100 times and may have caused the the Indus River Civilization to fall66
8421645752SpellsThe Book of the Dead contained ______ that might have helped one make it into the "next world"67
8421645753BlackThe coastal area of this sea fed Athens during many conflicts68
8421652990FireHomo Erectus was the first to use ____ and leave Africa in search of food69
8421652991SiltWhat the farmers needed the river to to leave behind after flooding70
8421656269NeanderthalOnce was thought to be homo Sapiens but was proved not to be. They are more muscular but with smaller brain areas. Found mostly in Europe71
8421656270BronzeA metal that is a mix of copper and tin72
8421659815(Across) Agricultural (Down) Artifact(Across) Another name for the Neolithic Revolution is the ____________ Revolution. (Down) A human-made object that has been found long after its use73
8421659816NoblesGroup that Shi Huang Di trusted the least when it came to ruling China74
8421663405SatrapLocal governors who were hand-picked by Darius. There were roughly 20 of them.75
8421671088CatalHuyukFarming village in modern-day Turkey known for its obsidian trade76
8421674449NeolithicThe New Stone Age77
8421682422(Across) Domestication (Down) Delta(Across) Taming of wild animals. (Down) Dividing of a river near its mouth78
8421689755ShangReplaced the Xia Dynasty in China79
8421689756ArmyWhat Cyrus would conquer people with if being nice did not work80
8422618956You got so luckyYou procrastinating slacker!81

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