Eastern River Valley Civilizations

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In ancient history, what do the areas marked with X all have in common?

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They all had civilization that were centered along major rivers.

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What is a characteristic of the Indus Valley civilizations?

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Cities were planned and had their own plumbing and sewage systems.

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What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing?

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People from areas within China could read it, even if they spoke other Chinese dialects or languages.

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How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?

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It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a declining dynasty.

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Which letter on this map represents the Harappan civilization?

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C

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In Hinduism, the highest goal of the individual soul was:

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to achieve moksha

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The Aryans created a social class system based on skin color and a person’s Job.

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Job

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From ancient times to the present, Indians have depended on the summer rains brought by seasonal winds called

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monsoons

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The Symbols in the image of Indus valley seals above represent

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A language that is not deciphered

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Indus Valley Cities were arranged around a central building. The ruins of one such building is pictured above. What was it?

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A swimming pool