Ancient Civilizations SPICET

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Indus River Valley Civilization

A Bronze Age civilization (circa 3300–1300 BCE) known for advanced urban planning, trade, and relatively egalitarian social structure.

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Mohenjo-Daro

One of the largest cities of the Indus Valley Civilization with evidence of centralized planning and advanced urban infrastructure.

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Hammurabi’s Code

One of the earliest written legal codes established in Babylon, outlining laws on family, property, and commerce.

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Theocracy

A form of governance in which priests or religious leaders control the government, often believing they are acting on behalf of the divine.

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Ma'at

The ancient Egyptian concept of truth, balance, order, and justice; central to their philosophy and legal system.

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Cuneiform writing

The earliest known form of writing developed by the Sumerians of Mesopotamia, characterized by wedge-shaped marks.

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Confucianism

A philosophical system emphasizing ethics, family values, and social harmony, founded by Confucius in ancient China.

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Phoenician alphabet

An early writing system developed by the Phoenicians that greatly influenced later alphabets, known for its simplicity and utility.

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Olmec civilization

An early Mesoamerican civilization known for monumental art, including colossal heads, and likely a ruling elite with complex social structures.

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Chavín culture

An ancient pre-Columbian culture in the Andes known for its religious practices and significant artistic achievements, including stone carvings.

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