River Valleys
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100

The shift away from hunting and gathering towards agriculturally settled communities is known as the turning point in history

Neolithic Revolution

100

These large structures in Egypt were built as large burial sites or tombs for the pharaohs. 

Pyramids. 

100

This belief system stresses its followers to rid themselves of all desires and to follow the Eightfold Path to achieve the end goal of nirvana. 

Buddhism. 

100

Why should you never trust artists? 

They can be sketchy. 

200
This term is used to describe the geographic region that encompassed both ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, earning its name due to the rich agricultural soil present there. 

Fertile Crescent

200

Hunting and gathering civilizations can be referred to as having these kinds of people who are constantly on the move in the search for food or new opportunities. 

Nomads. 

200

This prophet and father of the Israelites was said to be father of monotheism and the Judaism religion. 

Abraham. 

200

Why do bees have sticky hair? 

They use honey combs. 

300

This agriculture practice was seen in the hillsides of the Chinese river valleys where farmers could eliminate erosion and crop loss. 

Terrace Farming

300

This infamous Chinese emperor of the Qin Dynasty was known for his policies of legalism with really strict government laws with harsh punishments held over the people. 

Shi Huangdi

300

The religion of Islam was founded by the prophet Muhammad who was born in the city of Mecca which resides in this middle eastern country today. 

Saudi Arabia

300

Why did nobody hear about the circus fire? 

It was too in tents. 

400

Two of the most advanced cities of the ancient Indus River Valley civilization with revolutionary plumbing and water management were named these. 

Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro. 

400
This 27 year long war between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta significantly weakened Greece as a whole, ultimately making it easier for outsiders like Alexander the Great to conquer the region altogether. 

Peloponnesian Wars

400

The traditional beliefs of Hinduism believed in the concept of a caste system where people within each lifetime have a duty or job to perform, otherwise known as this. 

Dharma. 

400

What did the pirate Blackbeard say when he turned 80 years old? 

Aye, matey!