Early Civilizations in India
Hinduism and Buddhism
Early Chinese Civilizations
Strong Rulers Unite China
Mystery Box
100
the lowest Hindu group or person outside of the caste system; perform dirty, odd jobs
What is untouchables
100
Siddhartha Gautama is most commonly known by the name _______, or "Enlightened One".
What is Buddha
100
two symbols used to describe the natural world; represented the light and dark forces of the universe
What is Yin and Yang
100
an ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending nearly 4,000 miles; linked China with the Roman Empire.
What is Silk Road
100
*Daily Double*
Who became one of the first Europeans to travel to Asia during the Middle Ages?
200
a seasonal prevailing wind in southern Asia; brings heavy rains during summer months
What is monsoons
200
the rebirth of the soul in another body; continuous cycle of being reborn into different life forms
What is reincarnation
200
a political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source
What is Mandate of Heaven
200
the Chinese dynasty under the rule of Shi Haungdi; established a strong government to unify all of China
What is Qin dynasty
200
Half of all ______ (dogs, chickens, or pigs) on earth live in China.
What is pigs
300
a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city
What is citadel
300
to spend time in quiet thought for religious purposes or relaxation; used to achieve enlightenment
What is meditation
300
a mountain range that separates India from China; contains the world's tallest mountains
What is Himalayas
300
a stone structure that extends 1,400 miles across northern China; demonstrated China's ability to use vast resources
What is Great Wall
300
the sum of good/bad actions performed by an individual during their lifetime
What is karma
400
a Indo-European group who controlled northern India between 1800 - 1600 B.C.; established a caste system within society
What is Aryans
400
the ultimate goal of Hinduism; a release from the cycle of rebirth; an individual's soul is joined with the world's soul
What is moksha
400
a Chinese philosopher who believed the government should be open to all men of talent; discussed the importance of obeying family members
What is Confucius
400
a strict legal control over all activities; includes a system of rewards and punishments for all classes; used to maintain order
What is Legalism
400
a mongol conqueror of most of Asia and Eastern Europe; known for his organization and fierceness
What is Genghis Khan
500
name one of the two largest cities of the Indus Valley civilization; known for extensive plumbing and sewer systems
What is Harappa or Mohenjo-Daro
500
the ultimate goal of Buddhism; a release from human suffering; an eternal state between nothingness and existence
What is nirvana
500
the first Chinese dynasty; known for centering life around family while practicing ancestor worship for the deceased
What is Shang
500
civil servants appointed by the emperor of China to perform day-to-day governance; became the political and economic elite of Chinese society
What is scholar-gentry
500
an ancient language in India; writing used for ancient Hindu scriptures and classical epic poems
What is Sanskrit
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