Culture
One of China's most famous inventions. People may use it to eat instead of a knife or fork.
Chopsticks
In his extremely paranoid state of mind, this Chinese emperor thought he would never die if he ingested mercury. Ironically, it's most likely what killed him.
Shi Huangdi
This mountain range divided China and India, making invasions and trade between the two civilizations difficult.
Himalayas
The social hierarchy system that all Hindus believe in that's based on hereditary lineage.
Caste System
This mountain, the world's tallest, sits in the mountain range that divides China and India.
Mt. Everest
This type of Chinese writing is not just penmanship but also an art form.
Calligraphy
The author of The Art of War, whose military strategy still inspires generals worldwide today.
Sun Tzu
This river in China was home to some of the country's oldest cities, and its nickname came from its unusual color.
Yellow River
Ren, Li, Yi, and Xiao are virtues from this philosophical religion, founded in Ancient China, to strengthen families and communities.
Confucianism
This symbol, which became infamous during World War II, originated in the Indus Valley script.
Swastika
This elaborate system in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro was still of higher quality than what many 18th-century European cities had.
Plumbing System
This Chinese emperor oversaw the Golden Age by boosting economic growth and removing previous harsh policies, among other factors.
Wudi
This river gave its name to the valley where civilization in Ancient India began.
Indus River
In Buddhism, this is the ultimate goal. Achieving this ends the cycle of reincarnation.
Nirvana
Mr. Ruff has one of these in his classroom, which lets you reach a meditative state with some sand and a small rake.
Zen Garden
The Zhou Dynasty in China used this type of government, which lasted for many generations, in which an emperor claimed power and control over all people and land.
Feudalism
This man, known as the enlightened one, is considered the founder of Buddhism.
Siddharta Gautama (Buddha)
This desert in Northeastern China, near the Great Wall, is the largest in all of Asia.
Gobi Desert
Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia in the ancient world because these religious figures sought to convert their subjects.
Missionaries
China has won gold 37 of 42 times since this sport was introduced to the Summer Olympics in 1988.
Table Tennis
The grid system used in Ancient India enabled better construction of this essential part of its cities.
Roads and Streets
This man was one of the most prominent emperors of ancient India and ruled with a strong, centralized government and a secret police to ensure harsh but effective rule.
Chandragupta Maurya
This region of the Indian subcontinent is defined by elevated highlands.
Deccan Plateau
A philosophical religion founded in Ancient China that emphasizes balance and harmony with nature.
Taoism
Phil Jackson (The Zen Master) won 6 NBA championships in 8 years by applying Zen Buddhist techniques while coaching this franchise. He later won 5 more championships with the Los Angeles Lakers using similar tactics.
Chicago Bulls