Terms for Ancient History

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5. Road An ancient trade route connecting China with the Mediterranean, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas.
7. The ruler of Ancient Egypt, could be King or Queen.
9. Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
12. A confederation of nomadic tribes from Central Asia who were a significant threat to ancient China.
13. Varnas The four main social classes in ancient Indian society.
18. Locating a document in time and place and understanding how these factors shape its content.
22. Considering details across multiple sources to determine points of agreement and disagreement.
23. An independent city that has its own government and controls the surrounding area.
24. An object made by humans, often from the past, such as tools, pottery, or jewelry.
25. An official order or proclamation (statement) issued by a person in authority.
28. System A social and economic system in medieval Europe where land was owned by lords who allowed peasants to farm it in exchange for military service and labor.
31. The ancient writing system used in Mesopotamia, made up of wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.
34. The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.
36. A statement that can be proven to be true or false based on evidence.
37. A series of rulers from the same family, usually in a monarchy, who maintain power over several generations.
38. An official order or commission to do something.
39. People who write or copy documents, often in ancient societies.
41. A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.
42. A large, distinguishable part of a continent, such as India.
43. The quality of being trusted or believed; how reliable or believable something is.
44. A religion based on the teachings of Buddha, focusing on overcoming suffering and achieving enlightenment.

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1. A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several branches before entering a larger body of water, often creating rich, fertile land.
2. Farmers that collect the crops grown in fields.
3. features Natural characteristics of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, rivers, and valleys.
4. A Chinese philosophy and religion that emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao, or the fundamental nature of the universe.
5. Considering who wrote a document as well as the circumstances of its creation.
6. Something or someone that can be trusted to perform well or provide accurate information.
8. system A social structure in India where people are divided into different groups based on birth and occupation.
10. A large group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, often an emperor or empress.
11. A plant used by ancient Egyptians to make paper-like material for writing.
14. One of Earth's large land masses, such as Africa or Asia.
15. A particular way of viewing things, influenced by a person's experiences and beliefs.
16. Fine soil deposited by rivers, which is very fertile.
17. The belief that when a living thing dies, its soul or spirit is reborn into a new body.
19. River The longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa and vital to ancient Egyptian civilization.
20. Fair or morally right.
21. A tendency to favor one side or perspective over another, often in an unfair way.
26. A complex society with cities, a well-organized government, and workers with specialized job skills.
27. A god or goddess.
29. An ancient Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on ethics, family, and government.
30. A major religion in India that believes in many gods and the cycle of rebirth.
32. Believing in many gods.
33. Believing in one god.
35. Audience The specific group of people that a message, book, or other work is aimed at.
40. The background information or circumstances that help to understand an event, idea, or statement.