Chinese Philosophies
What is the definition of philosophy?
the study of the basic ideas about knowledge, truth, right and wrong, religion, and the nature and meaning of life
What 2 religions were important to Ancient Chinese and Ancient Indian culture?
Buddhism and Hinduism
What river is associated with Ancient Egypt?
Nile
During the Han dynasty, they traded on the Silk Road with the Roman empire becoming very wealthy and powerful because of what main export?
Silk
pharaoh
What are the 3 Chinese Philosophies?
Daoism, Confucianism and Legalism
Egyptian kings and queens had __________ constructed as their tomb
pyramids
Yellow and Yangzi
A destiny of fate following someone's previous actions
karma
What is an ancient Chinese ruler called
Emperor
What is Daoism?
A way of life that focus on humans and nature living together in harmony. They believe in yin and yang and the longevity of the body and soul.
How did ancient Egyptians show their belief in the afterlife?
by mummifying the dead
What river is associated with ancient India?
Indus
the rebirth of the soul
nirvana
Line of rulers from the same family
dynasty
What is Legalism?
The belief that humans are born to do wrong, a strong leader must lead government and consequences result in harsh punishment.
Buddha believed to end suffering one must let go of what
desires
What is the Silk Road?
A network of roads used for trading.
Egyptian form of writing
hieroglyphics
What is a caste?
A social class ranking of people
What is Confucianism?
The belief that focuses on personal morals and respect, justice and fairness to all and respecting your elders and education
What is one thing that Buddhists and Hindus both believe in
reincarnation (call them different things)
What is the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To stop invaders from the north
Someone who writes
scribe
What makes the caste system of India so unique?
whatever level you are born in cannot ever change until death