Hinduism
All the actions of a person’s life that impacts his/her fate in the next life
Kharma
The founder of Buddhism, the "enlightened one"
Siddhartha Guatama
Ruler who established the first Indian Empire
Chandragupta Maurya
"the way"
Dao
A trade route or “road”; founded by the Han Emperor Wudi
Silk Road
The sacred text of the Hindus, the Vedas, were originally shared by
orally handed down to each generation
In order to reach _____, Buddhists must commit to the Eightfold Path
nirvana
During India's Golden Age, what was developed?
decimals, number zero, written numbers
Confucius believed the best ruler was
a virtuous man who led by example
Qin Shi Huangdi
Hindu god know as the “destroyer”
Shiva
Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following
the eightfold path
What is the social system in India called?
Caste
This philosophy places an emphasis on strict laws and harsh penalties
Legalism
What was developed during the Han Dynasty
silk, paper, wheelbarrow
What social system in India enforced the Hindu belief of Karma?
Caste System
In addition to gaining union with the oneness of the universe, what do you achieve by reaching nirvana?
release from the cycle of rebirth
Ruler who established the Gupta empire
Chandra Gupta
Daoists believed the best government was one that
governed the least
Qin Shi Huangdi used what policy to unite China and build a strong government?
legalism
What is it called to end the cycle of rebirth?
Moksha
“Buddha” means
enlightened one
What religions started in India
Hinduism and Buddhism
Legalism wanted what kinds of laws and punishments
Harsh Laws & Strict Punishment
The Han Dynasties greatest emperor was
Wudi