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Vocab Quiz For Ancient India, China, and Greece Flashcards

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Monsoon Definition?

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A seasonal wind that regularly blows from a certain direction for part of the year.

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Harappa Definition?

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A large city of the Indus civilization, located in Present day PAKISTAN.

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Mohenjo-Daro Definition?

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A large city of the indus civilization, located in present day PAKISTAN.

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Acculturation Definition?

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The blending of two or more cultures.

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Vedas Definition?

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A collection of prayers, hymns, and other religious teachings developed in Ancient India around 5,000 BC.

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Dynastic Cycle Definition?

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Rise and fall of chinese dynasties according to the Mandate of Heaven.

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Fuedalism Definition?

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Form of government in which local lords govern their own land but own military service to a greater lord.

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Confucius definition?

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Chinas most famous philosopher, taught about the important of education and public service.

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Philosophy Definition?

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a system of ideas.

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Monopoly Definition?

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Complete control of a product or business by one person or group.

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Knossos Definition?

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City-state in Ancient Crete, main center of Minoan Civilizations that dominated the Aegean area between 1,600 to 1,400 BC.

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Freco Definition?

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Colorful painting on wet plaster.

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Trojan War Definition?

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Military conflict around 1,250 BC between Troy and Mycenae.

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Acropolis Definition?

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Highest and most fortified point within a Greek city-state.

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Monarchy Definition?

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Government in which a king or queen exercises power. Ruled by ONE person.

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Oligarchy definition?

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Government in which ruling power belongs to a few people. SMALL GROUP of leaders.

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Phalanx Definition?

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Massive tactical formation of heavily armed foot soldiers.

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Athens Definition?

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City-state that evolved from a monarchy to a limited direct democracy and became famous for its cultural achievements.

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Sparta Definition?

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City-state in Ancient Greece settled by the Dorians and built a military state.

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Democracy Definition?

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Government in which the people have the ruling power.

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