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| the historical cultural social or political circumstances surrounding an event or record |
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| earliest form of writing in which pictures represent words/ideas |
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| people trained to write using ealriest forms of writing before literacy was widespread |
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| ancient form of Egyptian writing more stylized but not based on an alphabet |
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| refers to events of objects that date to a time before writing developed and written records exist |
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| native peoples originating in SW Asia in area of Fertile Cresant |
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| stories or myths about the origins of the earth, humans, other creatures, language, and cultures |
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| a blending of 2 or more religious traditions |
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| a group migration of flight away from homeland into other countries |
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| every 7 days, day of rest and worship |
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| every 7 years the land was to rest |
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| every 50 years return land to original owners |
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| a fair distribution of basic necessities |
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| one who speaks God's message |
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