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First evidence of the use of tools and humans lived in caves. -
The Out of Africa Theory is thought to have happened 100,000 years ago. The theory is that Homo Sapiens developed first in Africa, and then over time started spreading around the world. Some of the countries people went to were India, and Indonesia. -
This theory is thought to have happened around 100,000 years ago. The theory is that Homo sapiens developed in Africa, and over the years they started spreading out across the world.
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Hinduism is known as one of the oldest world religions. There is not a known time this religion started, but some cites say 6000-8000 BCE. It was started in the Indus River Valley. The 3 base ideas of this religion are Brahman, Karma, and Reincarnation. Brahman is the one universal soul. Karma means what you do in this life decides your next one. Reincarnation is based on karma, but it means that if you do good things in this life you will reincarnate into something good. -
Means, "land between rivers". It is modern day Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, and Turkey. There are 4 different people living there during the time. They are called Summerians (4500-1900 BCE), Akkadians (2334-2154), Babylonians (1894-539 BCE), and lastly Assyrians (2025-612 BCE). It is also knows as the Cradle of Civilization -
Harappa and Mohenjo Daro were ancient cities. These cities were very carefully planned. The buildings were made of mud bricks.There was alot of religious power in these cities, but it was also a very peaceful place. Harappa and Mohenjo Daro suddenly dissapeared and no one is for sure to know what happened to them. -
Pharoh's used divine power. They rule through bureacracy and Pharoh's were seen as gods. -
King Khufu constructed the Pyramids of Giza which took 20 years. Some pyramids take 5,000 people to help build it but some can also take closer to 100,000 people if it is bigger. -
Known as the period of expansion. Pharaoh's built public works and provided for the public. This place in time was the start of trading. -
The Temple of Karnack was constructed and it took about 1500 years to finally complete. Sandstone, limestone, and granite were all used to make this huge Temple which is also known as the City of Temples, because it is so big. -
Aryans are known as the Indo-European people. They talk in Sanskrit. They are ancestors of modern Indian people. They had arranged marraiges. They also used the caste system. A base of their lives were the ideas of Dowry. Dowry are gifts (mostly money, and property) given to the husband from the wives family for the marrige. -
The Shang Dynasty is known as having the 1st major rulers. They were also known as the farming society due to the amount of achievements and inventions they made. They were also known as inventing the first writing, the devlopement of government, and the use of chariot, and bronze weapons in warfare. -
The Zhou Dynasty ruled from 1045- 256 BCE. The Zhou created the Mandate of Heaven, which is the idea that there could only be one ruler at a time, and that ruler had the blessing from the gods, and had divine power. They also had many accomplishments especially for agriculture such as the idea of flooding and irrigating fields for crops and they invented the iron plow to harvest crops. -
The economic was very well, because of Pharoh's and the new agriculture systems. Egypt was also the most dominant power in Asia. Hyksos used bronze for tools and weapons instead of just wood, and stone. -
Hyksos defeated the Middle Kingdom in 1650 BCE. The Hyksos army ended up seizing more and more land which eventually let them conquer them. -
There was some political instability which is from Amenhotep IV. He is most known for establishing the worship of the sun, and that would be the primary religion. Political insability ends when Rameses II comes to power in 1279 BCE. The kingdom collapses shortly after the "sea people" attack Egyptians in 1200 BCE. -
The Great Wall of China took over 2,000 years to build starting at 680 BCE. There were a couple reasons it was made such as protection from people to the north. The Great Wall of Chine also got formalized through many different rulers after his death. -
The founder is Laozi who ruled in the 6th century BCE. The three key points are known as Dao, which is "The Way" which is the "right" way to live. Another key point is Wu Wei which is known as effortless action. The last key point is Alignment. This idea shaped the spirtual practices in China to this day. -
The founder is Confucious who ruled from 551-479 BCE. The main key points of Confucianism is Ren, which is known as humaness, Li, which is known as proper etiquette, and Filial Piety which is known as respect. It helped make the social hierarchy. -
The Qin Dynasty rose to power in 221 BCE. They had the first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi. The Qin Dynasty was known to unify China using many things such as the single monetary system, adopting legalism, and system of roads and other public works.