Ancient Civilizations and Concepts

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Neolithic Revolution

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The transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities, leading to the rise of civilizations.

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Hammurabi's Code

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It is a Babylonian code of law of ancient Mesopotamia.

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Mesopotamia

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An ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, known as the cradle of civilization.

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Fertile Crescent

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A crescent-shaped region in the Middle East known for its rich soils and the early development of agriculture.

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Cuneiform

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A system of writing first developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia around 3500-3000 BCE.

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River Valley Civilizations

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Early civilizations that developed around rivers for their fertile land and water resources, such as those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China.

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Tigris and Euphrates River

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Two major rivers in Mesopotamia that supported the growth of ancient civilizations.

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Middle Kingdom of Assyria

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A period in Assyrian history marked by the expansion of the Assyrian Empire and cultural development.

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Cultural Diffusion

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The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

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Theocracy

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A form of government in which a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, and religious leaders govern in the deity's name.