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- 3. First system of writing that was formed by wedge-shaped characters on clay tablets
- 6. The blending of the qualities of different belief systems or cultures
- 7. Precious mineral that was mined in places such as Potosi and used for trade by European powers with Asian countries
- 8. Leader of France after the French Revolution who created eponymous codes and embarked on eponymous wars. Was eventually defeated by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo and exiled to St. Helena
- 11. Type of military dictatorship dynasty prevalent in Japan led by this eponymous leader
- 14. The belief in or worship of more than one god
- 15. Normally involving a centrally planned economy, this political and economic system was seen as a transition between capitalism and communism by Karl Marx. Examples of societies employing this political and economic system include the mill town, New Lanark, in Scotland
- 18. First civilization that is situated in present-day Iraq between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
- 19. Polytheistic religion founded in the Indus River Valley in India whose beliefs included reincarnation and that everyone had assigned roles in society
- 20. Type of theistic leadership that was common in Islamic empires
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- 1. Belief system founded by Siddhartha Gautama that pulls many of its beliefs from Hinduism. Followers attempt to achieve Nirvana through good deeds and giving up their desire
- 2. An economic theory that established that it was favorable to have a large trade surplus and that countries should focus on being exporters
- 3. Belief system formed in China that highlighted the importance of relationships in society and the need for rituals and traditions to preserve order
- 4. Pastoral Nomads led by Chinggis Khan who created one of the largest empires in history
- 5. Gunpowder empire based in India. Notable leaders include Akbar, Shah Jahan, and Jahangir
- 9. Intellectual movement that took place in France during the 1800s. Major members of the movement included Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau
- 10. Elite fighting force taken from their families at birth and converted to Islam. Technically slaves yet received a lot of prestige in the Ottoman Empire
- 12. Social/Political system where landowners would provide land in exchange for loyalty
- 13. - If in doubt, a person with this name is probably the King of France. XIV was the Sun King and XVI was the last king before the revolution
- 16. Holy book of Islam that records Muhammad’s teachings
- 17. Descendants of Muhammad Ali who ruled Egypt until 1952. Attempted to reform yet failed and were effectually controlled by European powers due to their financial insecurity