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Cultural Diffusion
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The spreading of ideas, technology, or products from one society to another
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Neolithic Revolution
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The shift from food-gathering to food-producing (agriculture)
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Civilization
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Form of culture characterized by:
Cities
Specialized workers
Complex institutions
Record-keepingAdvanced technology
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 River Valley Civilization |
Earliest known civilizations that developed along major rivers.
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City-State
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A city that functions as a completely independent political unit.
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Theocracy
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A government in which the leader is either viewed as a god or is thought to be led by God.
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Empire
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A political unit in which a number of peoples or countries are controlled by a centralized government
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Polytheism
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The belief in one or more god.
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Monotheism
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Belief in only one God
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Caste
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Any rigid system of social distinctions. Often refers to Hinduism and India until its abolishment in the 20th century.
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Hammurabi's Code
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The first known written code of law. Produced in Mesopotamia by the Babylonian King, Hammurabi
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Judaism
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The first major monotheistic religion developed by the Hebrews. Characteristics: Ten Commandments, Heaven/Hell, and the Torah. Important figures: Abraham and Moses.
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Jewish Ten Commandments
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Basic moral code of Judaism thought to be given to Moses by God. Later adopted by Christianity
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Hinduism
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A polytheistic religion developed in India by the Aryans. Characteristics: Caste System, Reincarnation, Moksha, and Karma
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