Map of Ancient India
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Indus River
Who was at the bottom of the caste system?
Scheduled Castes or untouchables
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Mount Olympus
Who qualified for citizenship and could vote in ancient Athens?
wealthy men
What is the mandate of heaven?
The sky or heavens saying this person should be ruler if they are good
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Himalayan Mountains
How does a class system help keep civilizations stable?
People can specialize in their roles and tasks.
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Aegean Sea
Where were the Greek cities located with the most trading?
Near Coastline
Which ideas were supported by the value of filial piety?
A country's rulers should be respected & Children owe a deep respect to their parents
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Thar Desert
Why is India considered to be part of a subcontinent?
It is isolated from the rest of Asia by mountains and water.
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Mediterranean Sea
Why did people in Greece form city-states rather than an empire?
Mountains make communication and travel difficult.
Which phrase best describes how oracle bones were used in ancient China?
to seek knowledge through a ceremony
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Ganges River
Which were achievements of the Gupta empire?
determining Earth is round & Creating the symbol 0
Peloponnesian Peninsula
"Our government is a democracy because many people have a say in how it is run, not just a few." Which city-state were a democracy?
Athenians
Which concept was introduced by the rulers of the Zhou dynasty?
mandate of heaven
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Deccan Plateau
Where did ancient Indian peoples move after the decline of the Indus River valley civilization?
into Central Asia
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Athens
In which type of government in ancient Greece was power shared by a large number of citizens? (democracy, aristocracy, oligarchy, or tyranny)
democracy
Which advancements helped the government of the Zhou and Qin dynasties solve problems that they experienced?
construction of canals or use of forms of money