World History Midterm Exam

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What is the Grand Canal?

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A major water-traffic canal in Venice, Italy.

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Who was Hammurabi?

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The sixth King of the first Babylonian Dynasty from 1792 BC to 1750.

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What are Hominids?

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A family of erect bipedal mammals.

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What does Paleolithic mean?

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Relating to the early phase of the stone age, lasting about 2.5 Million years.

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What are the Four Noble Truths?

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The four central beliefs containing the essence of Buddhist teaching.

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What is a canal?

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A man-made waterway used for navigation or irrigation.

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What is the significance of the Silk Road?

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An ancient trade route that connected the East and West.

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What does Neolithic refer to?

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The later part of the Stone Age, marked by the development of agriculture.

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Who were the Neanderthals?

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An extinct species of human that lived in Europe and Asia.

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What is Polytheism?

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The belief in or worship of multiple gods.