World History Ancient Civilization

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Who is Budda?

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The founder of Buddhism

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What is Cuneiform?

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A type of ancient writing system

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The Han Dynasty of China contributed which invention to society that is still used today?

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Paper

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The Sumerians built pyramid shaped temples in each city-state dedicated to the gods and goddesses that were known as ______________.

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Ziggurats

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What did the Israelites believe about how the Ten Commandments came to be?

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They were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.

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Why did the Qin begin to construct a wall that became known as the Great Wall of China?

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To protect against invasions from the north

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Why did Buddhism appeal to many people in ancient India and China?

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Because it offered a path to spiritual enlightenment without the need for a priestly class or complex rituals.

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Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

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The founder of Buddhism

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What was the MAIN reason for the construction of the Egyptian pyramids?

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To serve as tombs for pharaohs

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How would Buddha explain the concept of suffering?

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Suffering is an inherent part of existence, caused by desire and attachment, and can be ended by following the Eightfold Path.