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Midterm 12/1
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Social Studies
9th Grade
11/30/2015

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Cultural Diffusion
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is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
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Buddhism
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a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one").
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Neolithic Revolution
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relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements prevailed.
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Silk Road
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was a network of trade routes, formally established during the Han Dynasty of China, which linked the regions of the ancient world in commerce.
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Golden Age
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an idyllic, often imaginary past time of peace, prosperity, and happiness.
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Caste System
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is a class structure that is determined by birth; place in society
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Hinduism
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a major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion.
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Monotheism
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the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
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Polytheism
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the belief in or worship of more than one god
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Turning Point
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a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results.
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