Hinduism
When can a person change their caste?
Between lives as they are reincarnated.
A palace.
Why were baked bricks better than dried bricks?
They were stronger and lasted longer.
What was traded on the Silk Road?
Luxuries.
Why is the Yellow River called that?
It had so much silt in it that the water appeared yellow.
What is the social structure that comes from the Hindu sacred text "The Vedas"
The Caste System.
What was the Buddha's childhood like?
Very sheltered.
Where was the Harappan civilization?
Indus River Valley
What problem were ideas like Legalism and the Mandate of Heaven aiming to solve?
China was hard to govern because it was so big.
A flat piece of land that is very high above sea level where the Yellow and Yangtze rivers begin.
What is Karma?
What did the Buddha see while traveling that made him start thinking about human suffering?
A poor man, a sick man, and a dead man.
How were Harappan cities laid out?
In a grid system.
Qin Shi Huang was the first person to....
Unify China.
What is the benefit of woodblock printing?
You can make many copies of something quickly.
What is the end goal of Hinduism
Moksha: being free from the cycle of reincarnation.
How did Buddhism grow into China?
Through the Silk Road.
How did Monsoon winds help the people of ancient India?
They caused the floods, which brought silt to farming areas.
What is legalism?
The idea that all humans are evil, so leaders must have strong laws with harsh punishments to scare people into following the law.
Which dynasty enjoyed great success because of Filial Piety?
Han Dynasty.
What is Dharma?
What a person should be doing based on their caste and age.
What causes human suffering (according to the Buddha)?
Selfish desires (wanting things we cannot have)
Dalits/untouchables.
What is Filial Piety?
The idea that China works better when the King rules like a respectful father.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that Chinese Kings were chosen by god.