Ancient Civilizations Prior to Europeans

Hinduism began here around 1500 BC, but has no particular founder

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Many people living in this region pray five times daily facing the holy city of Mecca and also worship in a mosque where they are led by an Imam.

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Despite being illegal, the caste system is still practiced by many Hindus and is based on occupation (jobs).

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Followers of this faith are to take a hajj, or holy pilgrimage, at least one time in their life to Mecca

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Images of Tenochtitlan show sprawled out city plans with palaces, markets, and temple pyramids, with roads and waterways used to connect places

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Gold and salt were two major items that were traded among the empires and brought many riches to the kingdoms and the leaders, like Mansa Musa.

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The Great Wall was built to defend the country from the Mongols, but many deem it a failure as warriors

have gone over it, under it, and around it

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Karma and reincarnation work together as followers move through life cycles trying to break free and be released from reincarnation

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Agriculture was a characteristic displayed for this region of the world as the indigenous people built floating gardens, called chinampas, to harvest their crops

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Machu Picchu was constructed here on top of a mountain so inhabitants could observe potential enemies and defend themselves if necessary

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