Vocabulary
What does fertile mean?
Fertile means soil or land capable of producing abundant crops.
What country is the Indus River?
The Indus River is located in India.
What two rivers are in China?
The Yangzte and Yellow Rivers are in China.
What are two of the religions practiced in Ancient China and Ancient India civilization?
Hinduism and Buddhism are two religions practiced in Ancient China and Ancient India.
When do the Chinese usually celebrate their birthdays?
The Chinese celebrate their birthdays on the seventh day of the Chinese New Year and not on the day they were born.
Emerge means to come out.
How did the Himalayas contribute to the formation of civilizations in the Indus River Valley?
Snow that melted from the Himalayas ran down the mountainside to form rivers such as the Indus River.
What were some of the inventions developed by the Chinese?
The Chinese invented the irrigation pump, paper, woodblock printing, iron plows, and seed drills.
How many gods are there in the Hindu religion?
There are many gods in the Hindu religion.
How do people prepare for the Chinese New Year?
People clean their homes, buy clothes and get new haircuts, prepare specials foods, set off fireworks that they believe will banish evil spirits, and forget grudges to prepare for the Chinese New year.
What does conquer mean?
Conquer means to overcome.
What civilization was created near the Indus River Valley?
Mohenjo-daro was created near the Indus River.
Why do the Chinese sometimes call the Yangtze River Valley China's Rice Bowl?
The Chinese call the Yangtze River Valley China's Rice Bowl because of the fertile soil and climate are perfect for growing rice.
In what religion is the Ganges river a holy place and why?
In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is a holy place because it is believed to be the earth home of Ganga, the goddess of forgiveness.
What is the name of an important holiday in Hinduism and how long does it last?
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus around the world. It lasts 5 days.
What does defense mean?
Defense means to defend or resist.
How was the Indus River harmful to the people of Mohenjo-daro?
The floods can destroy things in their path, including people, homes, crops, and animals.
Why have the Chinese nicknamed the Yellow River "Mother River" and "China's Great Sorrow"?
The Yellow River creates fertile land for crops, but its flooding can also destroy surrounding cities and can cause the people their pain or sorrow.
Which religion is based on the Four Noble Truths?
Buddhism is based on the Four Noble Truths.
What do people do during Diwali?
During Diwali, people light lamps or candles, spend time with family and friends, send cards to relatives and give gifts to one another.
What does durable mean?
Durable means able to last.
What was the purpose of digging irrigation canals?
The irrigations canals directed water to different fields and to water the crops.
In what ways is the ancient Chinese written language different from the written language of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?
It is still used today.
In which religion is Siddartha Guatama, the Buddha, an important figure?
Siddartha Guatama, the Buddha, is an important figure in Buddhism.
What do people celebrate and hope for during Chinese New Year Celebrations?
People celebrate and hope for prosperity, good fortune, and luck during Chinese New Year celebrations.