Hindu and Chinese Civilizations

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Who is Brahma in Hindu mythology?

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Brahma is the Creator god who created the world.

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What is Vishnu known for?

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Vishnu is known as the Preserver who maintains the world and the universe.

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What does Shiva represent in Hinduism?

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Shiva represents destruction, but also the idea that destruction can lead to new life.

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Who are the two Japanese kami that created the world?

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Izanami and Izanagi.

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What is the significance of the Agricultural Revolution?

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It marked the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled farming, enabling the growth of civilizations.

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What are the characteristics of civilization?

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Specialization of labor, social hierarchy, urbanization, and systems of writing.

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Name one of the first civilizations in Mesopotamia.

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Sumerian Civilization.

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What is the Indus Valley Civilization known for?

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It included major cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro along the Indus River.

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What is the Vedic Era in India?

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It is the period after the Harappan civilization when the Aryans migrated into the Indus and Ganges River valleys.

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What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

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1. All life is suffering. 2. The cause of suffering is desire. 3. To end suffering, one must end desire. 4. To end desire, one must follow the eightfold path.