definitions
Define reincarnation
The rebirth of the soul
Buddhist =
you can break the cycle by following the 8-fold path.
How did rivers help China?
Silt enriched the land for farming
What does Buddha mean?
enlightened one
Define subcontinent
Large Landmass-smaller than a continent
Hinduism =
karma
What were the effects of China's isolation?
Had little knowledge of other places
How is Hinduism different from other religions?
It doesn't have a single founder
Define Himalayas
northern border of mountains
How did Indian religion affect their art?
Painted about their beliefs and gods
List all 3 Chinese inventions
1. gunpowder
2. wheelbarrow
3. silk
How was loyalty obtained by the emperors? (3 ways)
Gave land, military, support
Define Silk Road
4000 mile trade route between China and Europe
Define India's Caste System
Social class that you were born into-had very strict rules
How was China protected from the Mongols?
The Great Wall of China
What did Confucius believe? (4 things)
Peace, do right, ethic, moral values
Define ethics
moral values
List all three India contributions
1. Metal working
2. Hindu-Arabic including zero
3. inoculations
What was Chinese art known for?
Painting People
When are we taking the CA?
10/19