In-dis Valley
These two cities were the major centers of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Hindus believe in this endless cycle of rebirth.
What is reincarnation?
This dynasty is the first historically confirmed in China due to oracle bones.
What is the Shang Dynasty?
This philosophy emphasized respect within the "Five Constant Relationships."
What is Confucianism?
Frozen land bridge
Access to a 'new world'
#WesternHemisphereMigration
What is Beringia theory (Bering Strait)?
Cities like Mohenjo-Daro were unusual because they were designed with this kind of organized layout.
What is a grid-like street plan or organized city planning?
In Hinduism, varnas are social classes, but this group existed entirely outside the system.
Who are the untouchables?
This Zhou belief stated rulers lost power when natural disasters occurred, rebellions formed and virtue declined.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
What is naturally selfish or evil?
Mother of Mesoamerica
Rubber balls & colossal heads
#What'sMyName?
Who are the Olmec?
The organized grid, citadel, and advanced plumbing system demonstrate this feature of a civilization.
What is a well-organized government or arts and architecture?
"Life is suffering" and "desire causes suffering" are two examples of these Buddhist teachings.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
The Silk Road expanded trade through a network of famous routes for this dynasty.
What was the Han Dynasty?
The Qin dynasty unified China but collapsed quickly after Shi Huangdi's death due to this type of governance.
What is Legalism?
Living that high-altitude empire life
Knots don’t lie
#CuzcoCrew
#EmpireInTheClouds
Who were the Inca?
The decline of the Indus Valley is often linked to these environmental events.
What are floods or droughts (water-related catastrophes)?
What is Nirvana?
The Great Wall of China begun under this emperor's reign.
Who was Shi Huangdi (of the Qin Dynasty)?
Confucianism taught that society worked best when everyone respected this core family relationship.
What is filial piety?
(parent-child relationship)
City-states, pyramids, and the best calendar (watch out 2012)
#ChichenItza
Who were the Maya?
We know less about the Indus Valley than other civilizations because this has never been fully deciphered.
What is their written language?
Both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India but Buddhism spread further because of this ruler's conversion and support.
Who is Asoka (Ashoka)?
After the Zou dynasty weakened, this period of chaos eventually gave rise to new philosophies like Daoism and Legalism.
What is the Warring Period?
Daoism taught that rulers should govern by doing this.
What is govern by inaction?
Built floating gardens
Played Pok-Ta-Pok until the Spanish arrived
#TenochtitlanVibes
Who were the Aztec?