Blissful Buddhists & Incredible Indus
What did Siddhartha Gautama see & experience that made him become the Buddha?
- Suffering (old, sick, dead) in life
- Meditation & fasting for 40 days
How did Chandragupta become emperor of India?
Raised an army of men and elephants to defeat the smaller kingdoms in Northern India.
Describe the physical features of Outer China.
- Mountainous, deserts, harsh weather (extreme hot & cold)
- Himalaya Mountains, Plateau of Tibet, Gobi Desert
Which dynasty began construction on the Great Wall?
Qin Dynasty
What places were connected by the Silk Road?
- Europe, Africa, Asia
- China, India, Persia, Rome
Describe the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path. What do these beliefs tell us?
- That cravings lead to suffering
- Following the beliefs of the Eightfold Path lead to the end of suffering and enlightenment
How did Chandragupta use power & force to control India?
- Using spies to investigate enemies
- Torturing people
- Using the army to attack opposers
Describe the physical features of Inner China.
- Flat plains, river valleys, close to seas
- Chang Jiang Basin, North China Plain, East/South China Seas
The Chinese dynasties promoted beliefs such as Confucianism and Legalism. Describe these beliefs.
- Confucianism: Respect for authority/elders, good behavior
- Legalism: Strict rules, harsh punishments
Describe how people would travel the Silk Roads.
- Not going the entire route, usually only short distances
- By sea -- boat travel
- By land -- caravans, horse/camel & wagons
What was the sewer/drainage system helpful for?
1) Removing waste from the city
2) Helping during flooding/monsoons
He saw violence and suffering on the battlefield, chose to never fight in a war again
Describe what life was like for the people of Outer China.
- Nomadic, traveling from place to place
- Herding animals like Yaks, Sheep, Goats, Horses
- No farming or permanent houses
What did the Shang Dynasty's religion look like? Describe.
Used oracle bones as way to speak with ancestors and predict the future. Had a god named "Di".
List 5 physical goods that were traded along the Silk Roads.
Gold, Silver, Dyes, Spices, Silk, Armor, Animal Products, Foods, etc.
What was a citadel?
Large, public fortress meant to defend the city.
Home of bathhouse, important buildings.
What was the name for the rules/laws of Ashoka's India that promoted justice, Buddhism, welfare, and security?
Four Edicts
Describe what life was like for the people in Inner China.
- Lived in permanent houses, villages
- Farmed rice, wheat, grains
- Herded pigs, poultry, horses
Why did the Han Dynasty have the Civil Service Exam?
- Take the test to get a job in the government
- Covered Confucianism teachings --> good merit and education over family name
List 2 non-physical concepts that spread along the Silk Roads
Religion (Buddhism), culture, language, technology and knowledge, diseases
Describe 5 features of an Indus River Valley city.
- Sewer Systems
- Grid Pattern Streets
- Indoor Plumbing/Freshwater Access (canals/wells)
- Large Bathhouses for Public Use
- Districts that divided cities into sections
What did Chandragupta do to help the Indian people?
- Created a strong central government with laws
- Created a roadway connecting all of India
- Expanded irrigation to boost crop production/help farmers
What is in common between the life of the people in Inner and Outer China?
- Both used livestock as food sources
- Great Wall was built by Inner China to keep Outer China from invading
- Both part of Ancient China
How did the social structure of the Qin Dynasty differ from the Shang and Han?
- Qin had emperor at the top, everyone else were peasants and laborers
- Shang & Han had many roles: emperor, nobles, artisans, farmers, merchants, etc. --> Pyramid Shape
How did the Great Wall of China help the Silk Roads?
Kept the roads in China safe from bandits and from invading nomadic tribes to the north.