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Global Fall Midterm
Global Fall Midterm
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International Studies
9th Grade
11/30/2015

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Cultural Diffusion
Definition
the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another
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Silk Road
Definition
an ancient route between China and the Mediterranean, it was a route where people would trade
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Hinduism
Definition
A belief of most people in India. They have a caste system that is unfair to most people especially the Untouchables at the bottom
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Buddhism
Definition
it is a religion/ philosophy that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha
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Golden Age
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a period of time where people were accomplishing many things and making new inventions that would turn out to be very useful for example the Gupta empire created the concept of 0
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Monotheism
Definition
The belief in a single God
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polytheism
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The belief in multiple Gods
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Neolithic Revolution
Definition
It was a fundamental change that in the way people lived The shift from hunting & gathering to agriculture led to permanent settlements, the establishment of social classes, and the eventual rise of civilizations. The Neolithic Revolution is a major turning point in human history. Great Discoveries.
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Caste system
Definition
a class structure that is determined by birth. Loosely, it means that in some societies, if your parents are poor, you're going to be poor, too. Same goes for being rich, if you're a glass-half-full person.
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Turning Point
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a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs.Like the change from hunting and gathering to farming
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