Vocabulary
Ancient India
Ancient India Geography
Ancient China
Ancient China Geography
100
What is cultural diffusion?
the exchange of ideas, customs, goods and technologies among cultures
100
What is the religion and belief system that emerged in India
Hinduism and Buddhism
100
In which continent is India located?
Southeast Asia
100
This is the ruler of Ancient China for many generations
dynasty
100
In which continent is China located?
Asia
200
What is monotheism? Give an example
The belief in one god - Judaism
200
This rigid social structure still exsists in rural areas of India today
Caste system
200

What kind of continent is India?

Subcontinent 
200

What is divine intervention (God's pick the rulers)?

Mandate of Heaven

200
What is the Chinese name given for the "Yellow River"?
Huang-He
300
What is the difference between a religion and a belief system. Give an example of each
Relgion- the belief in god or gods Belief system- is a way to "behave" or a philosophy Buddhism vs. Hinduism
300

What did the  Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro civilizations develop:

the drainage system and or grid system

300
What are the two rivers that make up the Indus river civilization?
Indus and Ganges
300
Describe the teachings of Confucius
5 Key relationships Filial Piety Respect and know your place in society Superior-Inferior
300
Why was the Yellow River also referred to as the "River of Sorrow"
The floods would destroy crops, villages and kill people.
400
What is a dynasty?
a ruling family
400

What happened to the Harrapans and Mohenjo Daro?

Answers will vary.
400
What are the seasonal winds that affect Indian civilization?
Monsoons
400
Name two achievements of Shi Huangdi and how they impacted society
Silk Roads: Cultural Diffusion and trade Great Wall of China: Prevent invasion and provide protection
400
Why did nomads settle near the Huang-He River?
Nomads were no longer nomadic. They were able to grow crops due to the fertile soil that was present due to the Yellow (Huang-He)river.
500

What are the 4 noble truths?

  • Life is suffering.

  • People suffer because they desire worldly things & want to satisfy themselves.  

  • The way to end suffering is to stop desiring things.

  • The only way to stop desiring things is to follow the Eightfold Path.

500

Name four of the eight-fold paths.

  1. Know and Understand the 4 noble truths.

  2. Give up possessions and do not harm others.

  3. Tell the truth nothing else.

  4. Do not commit evil acts( murder and or stealing)

  5. Earn money the proper way

  6. Work for good not evil.

  7. Keep senses under control.

  8. Practice meditation.

500

Name three geographic features that make up the early civilization of India. For each be sure to describe the positive AND negative impact of these features.

Mountains- protection from invasion but isolation Deserts- protection from invasion but isolation Rivers- FOOD! Fertile Soil but Floods!

500

Compare and Contrast Legalism and Confucius

C- 5 key relationships, respect, superior-inferior L- Good behavior is rewarded, bad behavior is punished, Fear will prevent wrongdoing

500
Name three geographic features that make up the early civilization of China. For each be sure to describe the postive AND negative impact of these features.
Mountains- protection from invasion but isolation Deserts- protection from invasion but isolation Rivers- FOOD! Fertile Soil but Floods!
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