History and Culture Flashcards

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The process of moving or working with water to suit human needs

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Irrigation

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The first form of writing developed by the Sumerians, made up of wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.

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Cuneiform

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A material used to make sheets for writing or painting on, also used for making rope, sandals, and boats

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Papyrus

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Used the military and thousands of elephants to become a great and powerful leader. Through these efforts he brought much of India under his rule.

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Ashoka

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A social system in Ancient China where land was granted in exchange for service.

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Feudalism

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A government where people vote to make decisions, first used in Athens.

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democracy

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An artificial channel for conveying water, used in Roman engineering.

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aqueduct

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Which best explains why hunter-gatherers started working in groups?

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It was easier to hunt large game animals by working together with others.

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Based on what is known about hunter-gatherers, a man with a broken arm most likely would have been

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Given a different job in the hunt that he could still perform with the injury.

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Scholars have concluded that early cave paintings

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Reflect early humans religious or spiritual belief