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Neolithic Revolution
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The major change in early man's lifestyle: the beginning of farming. People started producing food instead of gathering.
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Nomad
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A person who has no permanent home, who wanders in a group in search of food/water. May follow a herd of animals.
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Irrigation
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The process in which water is brought to crop fields. The water source is generally otherwise inaccessible.
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Civilization
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A form of culture characterized by cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, and advanced technology.
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Theocracy
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When a system of government is ruled by religious leaders, or when a gov't is based off of a religion. Opposite of secular government.
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Pharaoh
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A king of the Ancient Egypt civilization; thought to be a god, as well as a military and political figure.
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Pyramids
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Structures built by the Egyptians to encase their deceased Pharaohs. Inside were prized/expensive possessions.
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Hieroglyphics
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The Ancient Egypt civilization's writing system, where pictures were used to represent actions and ideas.
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Five Characteristics of a Civilization
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Cities; Specialized Workers; Complex Institutions; Record Keeping; Advanced Technology.
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Cuneiform
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A system of writing where ideas and actions were written in clay with wedge-shaped tools. Used by early Mesopotamian civilization.
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Code of Hammurabi
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The Babylonian ruler's code of 250+ laws, which were engraved in stone. Harsh punishments & distinct class separation.
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