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Neolithic Revolution

The transition around 10,000 BCE from hunting and gathering to farming.

Changes of the Neolithic Age

Introduction of agriculture, domestication of animals, settlements, population growth, specialized labor, and government.

Ziggurat

A center for religion and government in ancient Mesopotamia.

Pyramid

An Egyptian tomb for pharaohs, serving as a pathway to the afterlife.

Great Wall of China

A defensive structure against invasions.

Obelisk

A tall monument that honors gods and rulers.

Domestication of Animals

The process of adapting animals for human use, including for food, labor, and companionship.

Paleolithic vs Neolithic ages

Both ages featured stone tools, hunting/fishing, and some form of social organization.

Mesopotamia

The region where the first civilization emerged, located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Cultural Diffusion

The movement of people, technology, and ideas from one civilization to another.

Code of Hammurabi

The first written legal code, known for its principle of an 'eye for an eye'.

Monotheism

The belief in one God, considered the most important contribution of the Hebrews.

Abraham

Ancestor of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, regarded as a patriarch in these faiths.

Diaspora

The scattering of Jewish people outside their ancestral homeland.

Himalayas

The natural barrier separating India and China.

Hindu Caste System

A hierarchical social structure consisting of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

Vedas

The holy books of Hinduism.

Silk

A valuable fabric kept secret by the Chinese for centuries, made from cocoons.

Zhou Dynasty

The Chinese dynasty that introduced the concept of feudalism and the mandate of heaven.

Feudalism

A political system where nobles govern land in exchange for loyalty and service.

Calligraphy

Artistic handwriting in Chinese culture.

Greek Geography

Mountains led to the development of city-states and the sea enabled trade.

Hellenistic Scientist

Hippocrates, known as the father of Modern Medicine.

Roman Roads

Infrastructure that connected the empire for trade and military movement.

Patricians and Plebeians

The two main social classes in ancient Rome, with Patricians being the nobility and Plebeians being the commoners.

Twelve Tables

The laws that provided rights to Plebeians in ancient Rome.

Emperor Nero

The Roman emperor who initiated the persecution of Christians.

Pax Romana

A 200-year period of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Roman Empire.

Roman Engineering

Achievements including concrete construction, the Coliseum for entertainment, and the Forum as a political center.