Indus Valley
The Indus River Valley civilization developed around this major river.
Indus River
He united many kingdoms in 322 BCE and founded the Mauryan Empire
Chandragupta Maurya
This Chinese river carried nutrient-rich loess that made farming highly productive
Yellow River
This Indian religion includes the concepts of karma, dharma, samsara, and moksha
Hinduism
This was the first verified Chinese dynasty
Shang Dynasty
Name one of the two major cities of the Indus River Valley Civilization.
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
This Mauryan emperor rejected violence and converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War
Ashoka
This river flowed through a warmer, wetter climate that made rice cultivation possible
Yangtze River
This religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama and teaches the Four Noble Truths
Buddhism
The belief that rulers had the right to govern only if they ruled justly was known as what?
Mandate of Heaven
Mohenjo-Daro had streets arranged in this organized design
Grid Pattern
What empire was known for a period of peace, prosperity, and major advances in mathematics, science, literature, and art
Gupta Empire
Name a natural barriers that helped protect and isolate Ancient China
Himalayan Mountains, Tibetan Plateau, Gobi Desert, or Pacific Ocean
This Chinese philosophy emphasizes family, respect for elders, responsibility, education, and good behavior
Confucianism
This dynasty defeated the Shang and introduced the idea that rulers had the right to govern only if they ruled justly
Zhou Dynasty
Mohenjo-Daro had an advanced system that carried away wastewater and helped keep the city clean
Drainage & Sewer System
What number did Gupta-era mathematicians help establish as a number?
Zero
This valuable Chinese product gave the Silk Road much of its name
Silk
This Chinese philosophy teaches people to live in harmony with the Dao, or the natural order of the universe
Daoism (Taoism)
This dynasty conquered the Zhou and unified China in 221 BCE
Qin Dynasty
What was unusual about the Indus writing system?
It has not been translated/understood
Name two areas in which the Gupta Empire made major advancements
Mathematics, science, medicine, astronomy, literature, art, or architecture
What crop was especially important in southern China?
Rice
Who founded Confucianism?
Confucius
This dynasty followed the Qin and is associated with the expansion of China and the development of trade routes connecting China with Central Asia
Han Dynasty