Ancient River Valleys Vocab Part 2

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Caste System

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A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life and divided people into different social classes based on birth.

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Mohenjo Daro and Harappa

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Two early cities of the Indus River Valley, which were greatly advanced, with features like indoor plumbing (toilets).

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Confucianism

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A philosophy that adheres to the teaching of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society in the present world and stresses a moral code of conduct.

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Legalism

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A Chinese philosophy that believed in strict laws and harsh punishments because humans are naturally evil.

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Mandate of Heaven

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The belief that the Chinese emperor's right to rule came from the gods.

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Taoism/Daoism

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A Chinese philosophy in which people live a simple life in harmony with nature.

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Indus River Valley

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A valley and early civilization along the Indus River, one of the longest rivers in the world and site of early civilization.

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Yellow River Valley

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Place of origin for early Chinese civilizations.

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Terrace Farming

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The cutting out of flat areas (terraces) into near vertical slopes to allow farming. Terrace farms appear as steps cut into a mountainside. This adaption allowed both the early Chinese, and the Inca of Mesoamerica to grow enough food for large population.

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Mandir

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Hindu place of worship.