ANCIENT INDIA
This early civilization developed around a major river system in South Asia.
Indus River Valley?
This practice involves honoring deceased family members and maintaining a relationship with one's ancestors.
ancestor worship?
This man became known as the Buddha and is connected with the origins of Buddhism.
Siddhartha Gautama?
Describe individualism
This term refers to a society placing strong importance on the individual.
The eightfold path is also known as ______________. Why is it sometimes called this?
Middle path. Because you aren't falling into either side of desire.
This seasonal weather pattern was especially important to agriculture in ancient India.
monsoon?
This Chinese river is also known as the Huang He.
Yellow River
This Chinese philosophy emphasized ideas about proper behavior, relationships, and social order.
Confucianism?
Describe collectivism
This term refers to placing strong importance on the needs or goals of the group.
Why do historians call the silk road the first "World Wide Web?"
It globalized Eurasia
This social system divided Indian society into different groups and was closely connected with hinduism.
Caste System?
Describe the social structure of ancient China.
Diamond!
This Chinese philosophy believed inaction is the natural path all humans should take.
Daoism?
This term refers to property, money, or goods associated with a marriage arrangement.
Dowry
What did Mr. Hannan study in undergrad?
Psychology and Philosophy
Explain how the family unit functioned in ancient Indian society. Who held the power? How were marriages done?
Patriarchal. Dowries. etc.
This dynasty was notable for establishing the first writing structure in China. Their existence is known largely in part to the writings on Oracle Bones.
Shang Dynasty
Name two differences between hinduism and buddhism
Theism vs Nontheism
Caste system
Moksha vs. nirvanna
This social class is made up of members of a hereditary elite or nobility which often have political power or rule.
aristocracy
Spell the buddha's real name on the board
Siddhartha Gautama
What two pieces of evidence might archaeologists search for when deciding whether two ancient civilizations were in conflict?
Weapons and walls
A philosophical belief that human beings are more inclined to do wrong than right due to self-interest. They require strict laws to control their impulses. In practice, this philosophy created a government which practiced familial extermination.
Legalism
Explain how the religions or philosophies of ancient Asia could encourage either collectivistic or individualistic behavior. Give specific examples.
Whatever Mr. H says
Name the four noble truths from memory
1. Ordinary life is full of suffering.
2. This suffering is caused by our desire to satisfy ourselves.
3. The way to end suffering is to end desire for selfish goals and to see others as extensions of ourselves.
4. The way to end desire is to follow the Middle Path (eightfold path)