Exploring Early Civilizations and Cultures

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Who studies the Earth's surface and its impact on humans?

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Geographers

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What is a primary source?

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A firsthand record of a historical event.

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Which river was central to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

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Nile River

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What writing system did the Sumerians develop?

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Cuneiform

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Which civilization is known for the Code of Hammurabi? Options: Egypt, Mesopotamia, Harappan, China

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Mesopotamia

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What is the term for farming in which crops are used only to feed the farmer and his family?

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Subsistence agriculture

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Which civilization was known for its well-planned urban areas?

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Harappan

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What type of government did Athens have?

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Democracy

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Who was the famous leader that spread Hellenistic culture?

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Alexander the Great

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What does "Pax Romana" mean?

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Roman Peace