Geography
These were the two rivers of Ancient India.
What are the Indus River and the Ganges River?
Who is Siddartha Guatama/the Buddha?
What are Daoism, Confucianism, and Legalism?
This dynasty was the earliest recorded dynasty in Chinese history.
Who are the Shang?
This is the lowest caste in Ancient India.
Who are the Dalits/untouchables/outcastes
Name two geographical features that isolate Ancient China.
Possible answers:
Gobi Desert, Pacific Ocean, Tibetan Plateau, or the Himalayan Mountains
This is the idea of "action and consequence" in Hinduism.
What is karma?
This philosophy focuses on following "the Way."
What is Daoism?
This dynasty was the first to introduce the Mandate of Heaven.
Who are the Zhou?
This is the highest caste in Ancient India.
Who are the Brahmins (priests)
This seasonal weather pattern greatly influenced agriculture in ancient India.
What are monsoons?
This is the idea of "duty" in Hinduism.
What is Dharma?
This philosophy focuses on harsh punishments, strict laws, and strong leaders.
What is legalism?
This dynasty standardized many practices and was the first to build the Great Wall of China. The name "China" comes from this dynasty.
Who are the Q'in?
Cities like Mohenjo-Daro were best known for their what?
Grid systems OR drainage systems
Where did the Silk Road start and end?
Started: China
Ended: Mediterranean Sea
Name two aspects of the four noble truths in Buddhism.
1. Life is suffering
2. Suffering is caused by desire
3. To end suffering, one must eliminate desire
4. Following the eightfold path eliminates desire
This philosophy prioritizes people fulfilling their duties in relationships.
What is Confucianism?
This dynasty was known for expansive trade, including the Silk Road.
Who are the Han?
This was the foundational text of Hinduism.
Why was the Silk Road important to ancient China and the wider world?
Answers will vary
Explain how Hinduism reinforced the Caste system in Ancient (and modern-day) India.
Answers will vary
Explain what a legalist, doaist, and confucionst would do in the following scenario:
Abingdon is facing a litter problem, and people aren't following the rules.
Answers will vary
This dynasty is still debated by historians, but it predates all other dynasties.
Who are the Xia?
How did the Aryan Invasion impact Ancient India?
Answers will vary:
- Sanskrit
- Caste System
- Vedic Texts --> Hinduism