States Can Either ______________ Against or ______________ with the Most

question 7

Essay

States can either ______________ against or ______________ with the most powerful states.

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Definitions:

Indus Valley

An ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus River basin, known for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and agricultural practices.

Mesopotamia

An ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, bounded by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as one of the cradles of civilization where writing and urban culture first appeared.

Sacrifice Ritual

Ceremonial acts performed in various cultures and religions involving the offering of gifts, and often the life of an animal or symbolic item, to a deity or higher power for the purpose of divine favor or atonement.

Aryan Religion

The religious beliefs and practices associated with the Indo-European peoples known as Aryans, precursor to major religions such as Hinduism.