KASAYSAYAN II MOCK EXAM

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It means sunrise (Greeks)

Old term for Turkey
Latin word for Rising ; it is used to identify the lands to the east of Europe
Eurocentric and invalid. The farthest part of Asia.
Region between western Europe and the Far East. Also called west Asia.
Jewel of Asia for its vast resources and minerals
Primary mover and shaper of history, this factor is important since the
peoples actions might depend on this, peoples interaction in the

environment.
8. Primal natural land barriers of Asia, initially isolation of people in their
country are caused by these barriers.
9. This mountain system is called by the Chinese as Celestial Mountains
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It was the name given to the Mt. Everest by the Tibetans.
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It is the longest river in Asia. It is also the lifeblood of China
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It is the largest archipelago in the world. A former Dutch economy. It
also has the largest economy in Asia.
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It is one of the earliest surviving routes in the world. It connects
China to the rest of the world.
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Historically this is the term used by the Chinese people meaning
Southern Ocean
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Characterized by the language of the elite, classic script, pro
government, and major traditions
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Domestication of plants and animals
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Hunting and gathering economy
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The practice of hunting and gathering is not completely
discontinued because of this natural and ever present threat.
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This is the product of the Neolithic revolution. Because of this other
people have time to venture for other creative things.
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3800 B.C.E. , towns on Mesopotamia were called _________ because
of it accumulation of surplus and centrality of religion.
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This is the broadest cultural entity
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This is the oldest known civilization. It is also the root of the
Mesopotamian Civilization
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Absolute leader of a Sumerian City state
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This is the belief that a certain deity has a role on the cultural life/
harvest of the people. An and Ki
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It is the Military leader of a Sumerian City state. Eventually, its
power was taken by the Priest-King.
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System of writing of the Sumerians. Its used in codifying laws, and
written in clay tablets.
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This is the form of government in which the Government and
Religion are intertwined
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They invaded the Sumer at 2350 B.C.E. led by Sargon the Great

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It is a powerful Sumerian City state which shortly ruled

Mesopotamia by 2100 BCE after the Akkads. It is the first state to write
codified laws.
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He is the first leader of the Mesopotamian Civilization
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A religion with many gods
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The goddess of love in the Mesopotamian Civilization
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The very first written and codified laws
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A collection of codified laws on religion, agriculture, crime, military.
It is a lasting record.
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The Mesopotamian civilization contributed the birth of _____ to
science.
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It is developed by a Babylonian priest by observing astronomical
phenomena to predict the future.
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One of the earliest epics in history, source of Mesopotamian
conception of Underworld
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These tools are invented by the Sumerians for faster and efficient
land and water transport.
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These are the people who used irons and iron technology in wars
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One of the most brutal empires in history; Has standardized armies
and highly efficient
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Chief god of one of the most brutal groups in history, their city was
named after him
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It is the Capital of the Assyrian Empire where war loots and
collected taxes went
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He built the Worlds First Library containing over 22,000 clay tablets
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They are also known as the Neo Babylonians that contributed to
astrology and had an alliance with the Medes
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Hanging gardens of Babylon, Ziggurat of Marduk, most famous
leader of the Chaldeans
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547 B.C.E. He built one of the largest empires in history: the Persian
Empire
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The centre of science
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Province with government
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He is the leader of a Satrapy
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The capital of Persia
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This is the longest road in his time, longest road of the Persian
Empire ; connects Sardis and Susa
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He is the reason for the fall of Persia, 331 B.C.E.
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He is the founder of Zoroastrianism
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Supreme god of the Zoroastrians, creator of the universe and pure
creations
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Ahura mazdas creative energy
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Holy immortals or archangels
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He is the destructive spirit causing aging, sickness, death and
poverty
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the destructive energy, impure

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Indian Zoroastrians
Zoroastrian belief of the existence of good and evil
Good and evil in the minds of people
the collection of 21 sacred narratives including the gathas
Oldest collection of text in the Avesta. Zoroaster based this from the

words of Ahura Mazda

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It means higher soul in Zoroastrianism, also referred to as guardian
angel
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the lesser soul

the first man Ahura Mazda created
It is the place of worship, also known as Fire Temple
Ritual experts
He is the last saviour according to the Zoroastrians
Zoroastrian funeral ritual by putting the dead on top of the tower of

silence
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a holy animal / sacred animal with spiritual powers
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Third oldest civilization in history
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The 3 great rivers in the Indus Valley Civilization
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Aside from Harappa, it is another great city in the Indus Valley
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The knowledge about the IVC is not wide because the excavation
site cannot be fully excavated because of the river. The second reason is
________.
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This is the pattern of the streets in Mohenjo-darro and Harappa
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The Three-faced god
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Represents the phallus in Hinduism
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Represents the vagina in Hinduism
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Represents the Mother Goddess
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Liquid batter used in worshipping the gods
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Indus valley farmers were the first ones to cultivate this. It is also
the source for major trade.
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The writing on __________ which are also found in Mesopotamia;
evidence of trade between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley
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This theory in the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization is rejected
by the scholars due to its lack of evidence and the marks on the skulls
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The passes in the Hindu Kush Mountains and one of the most
famous mountain passes
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Survivors of the First Indus Valley Civilization
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An Aryan Tribe was led by _________.
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This Veda is the collection of spells and charms
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Songs and Hymns
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Melodies (sama)
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Prayers and sacrificial rituals
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Verses used in rituals
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the sun god
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The water god
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the earth god
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the fire god
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The god of lightning and thunder, a warrior god
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The head ritual priest
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1 god with many manifestations

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This text contains the oral teachings, meanings and sacrifices in the

Vedas
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Action, deed or work

The longest epic poem
Dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna
This is the collective term for The Four Goals of Life
prosperity, wealth, material goods for survival
Pleasures including sexual pleasures
Law, virtue, duty, righteousness
Liberation and emancipation from samsara
Oral Brahmic Scripts
teach the Vedas
warriors, protectors
Merchants, Middle class
serve others with meekness
The untouchables, impure
grave diggers, disposal of corpse
The Dharma that limits you to marry ones class
Law abiding king, role model of kings
The founder of Jainism
it is the central belief in Jainism, meaning Nonviolence
A being that is so pure ; a bridge for the Jains
Living things with souls
non-living things, home of the jiva