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Where was the world’s first civilization/empire?

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It is the location of ancient Mesopotamia

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Why did early Indian civilizations settle near rivers?

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The river provided easy access to both food and water.

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In what way were the ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Chinese, and Indian civilizations similar?

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Each developed a system of irrigation.

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Which contribution did the Mesopotamians make to the evolution of writing?

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They developed a system of script known as cuneiform, which involved making marks on clay tablets.

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How did the Code of Hammurabi impact ancient Babylonian society?

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by establishing punishments for crimes and limiting arbitrary justice

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How did the Caste System impact ancient India?

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The rights and freedoms that people received at birth could not be changed.

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What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?

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They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.

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Which belief system are the "Eightfold Path" and the "Four Noble Truths" part of?

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Buddhism

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Why do followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam consider Moses an important figure?

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They believe he delivered God's law to humanity in the form of the Ten Commandments.

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What feature of the ancient Athenian and Roman governments evolved into a key feature of the US government?

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representative democracy