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Where does the Nile River begin?
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In the highlands of Ethiopia with two branches called the White and Blue Nile.
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What gave egyptians a sense of security that was lacking in most of the ancient world?
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Natural Barriers.
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Who were the main gods in ancient egypt?
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Ra the sun god, Anubis god of embalming, Osiris god of the nile and judge of the dead, Isis goddess of magic and Horus god of dead.
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What were the three kingdoms during ancient egypt?
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Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom.
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What artifact was founded by Napoleons soilders in 1799?
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Rosetta Stone.
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Name the three regions of ancient Mesopotamia?
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Sumer, Akkad, Assyria.
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Define Theocracy.
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Sumerians believed that the gods ruled their cities.
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What was ancient Sumers economy based on?
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Agriculture and Trade.
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What are the three gods of ancient Mesopotamia?
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Anu god of the sky, Enlil god of the wind and Enki deity of crafts, water, intelligence and creation.
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What was the writing of the ancient mesopotamians?
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Cuneiform.
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What are the three gods of ancient India?
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Bhrama creator of the universe, Vishnew preserver of the universe, Mokcha destroyer of the universe.
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What is the oldest religion?
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Hinduism.
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What is the name of the man before he was called the Buddha?
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Siddartha Con.
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Who was the highest in the caste system?
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Priests.
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Who took control of India in 1500 BC.
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Aryans.
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What was the longest lasting dynasty in ancient China and how long did it last?
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Zhou dynasty and lasted for 900 years.
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What did the Zhou use to justify their rule?
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Mandate of Heaven.
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What was the capital city of ancient China?
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Anyang.
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What was a way to communicate with your ancestors?
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Oracle Bones.
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Ancestor Veneration means...?
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Honor and Respect.
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