Paleolithic
Neolithic
Mesopotamia
Chinese river valley civilizations
Warring States period
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During this era, humans were known as ____
hunter-gatherers
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What was the Neolithic Revolution?
The Neolithic Revolution, marked the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities, fundamentally changing human civilization.
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What is irrigation?
Irrigation is the artificial application of water to land for agricultural purposes.
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What is the mandate of heaven?
The Mandate of Heaven is a traditional Chinese philosophical concept that legitimizes the rule of emperors based on their virtue and ability to govern justly.
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What was the warring states period?
The Warring States Period was a transformative era in Chinese history marked by intense warfare, political consolidation, and significant cultural and philosophical advancements.
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What is the other name for the Paleolithic era?
"Old Stone Age"
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What is a surplus of food?
A food surplus refers to a situation where the supply of food produced exceeds the demand or consumption needs.
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Why was Mesopotamia so important?
It marked the beginning of human civilizations.
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What dynasty was known for the oracle bone script, and what is it?
The Shang dynasty and it was the earliest form of Chinese writing.
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How long did the warring states period last?
254 years.
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What is the definition of hunter gatherers?
a member of a nomadic people living chiefly by hunting and fishing, and harvesting wild food
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The Neolithic revolution lead to population growth because ___?
Humans learned to farm, which lead to a surplus of food, leading to people not having to worry about food and let them worry about other things like growing the population.
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Where was Mesopotamia located?
In the Tigris and Euphrates river valley.
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The Zhou and Shang dynasties were both located in ____ river region?
Yellow River.
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When did the warring states period start and end?
475 to 221 BCE.
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How long ago was the paleolithic era?
About 2.6 million years ago.
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How long ago was the Neolithic era?
The Neolithic era began around 12,000 years ago
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What was the name of the laws in Mesopotamia?
Hammurabi's code.
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When did the Shang dynasty rule?
1600 - 1027 BCE.
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How many states were involved in the warring states period?
The Warring States period involved seven major states
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When was the end of the Paleolithic era?
Around 10,000 BCE
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What is the definition of agriculture?
the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products
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What was at least 1 of the river valley civilizations in Mesopotamia?
Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians.
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When did the Zhou dynasty rule?
1027 BCE - 221 BCE
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What was the main reasoning for the warring states period?
The main reason for the Warring States period was the constant conflict and competition among the seven major states that emerged after the weakening of the Zhou Dynasty.