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Global Final 01/29
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9th Grade
01/27/2016

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Term
Golden Age
Definition
the period when a specified art, skill, or activity is at its peak.
-peace, prosperity, and happiness.
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Hammurabi
Definition
was the sixth king of First Dynasty of Babylon, assumed the throne from his father, and expanded the kingdom to conquer all of ancient Mesopotamia.
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Hellenism
Definition
the study or imitation of ancient Greek culture.
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Cultural Diffusion
Definition
is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
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River Valley
Definition
lowland between ranges of mountains, hills, or other uplands, often having a river or stream running along the bottom.
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Democracy
Definition
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state.
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Confucianism
Definition
a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius.
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City-State
Definition
a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
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Neolithic Revolution
Definition
The shift from hunting & gathering to agriculture led to permanent settlements, the establishment of social classes, and the eventual rise of civilizations.
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