The Rise of Civilization
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Harappa
An urban center in the Indus Valley, with approximately 35,000 inhabitants.
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Mohenjo-Daro
An urban center in the Indus Valley, significantly larger than Harappa.
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Huang He
A major river in China.
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Yangtzi
A prominent river in China.
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Shang
An early dynasty in China known for its contributions to Chinese civilization.
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Tang
The mythical founder of the Shang dynasty in China.
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Xia
A mythical Chinese dynasty that predates the Shang dynasty.
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Oracle bone inscriptions
Messages written on shoulder bones of cattle and bottom shells of turtles for divination.
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Norte Chico
A civilization in the Andes, present-day Peru, characterized by monumental architecture, non-grain-based farming, and lack of a writing system.
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Olmecs
An early civilization of Mesoamerica, located in parts of today's Mexico, dating from approximately 1200-450 BC, known for its impressive ceremonial centers.
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San Lorenzo
An important Olmec center.
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La Venta
The main center of the Olmecs after 900 BC.
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