Religion
The Caste System was created by which religion
Hinduism
Who was the first ruler of the Mauryan Empire
Chandragupta Maurya
What were the 3 dynasties of Classical Age China
Zhou, Qin, Han
Which religion benefitted the most from the Silk Road
Buddhism
The Silk Road and Indian Ocean Maritime System developed the spread of
Culture
Why did Buddhism gain popularity in India
Offered an alternative to the oppressive Caste System within Hinduism
What was the government structure of both the Mauryan and Gupta empires
What is legalism
Philosophy that created strict laws with harsh punishments to keep order
What are pack animals
Caravans of horses, camels, oxen, that were used to transport goods on the Silk Road
What led to the fall of the Zhou due to the rise of feudal lords led to what time period in China
Warring States Period
What is the main belief of Hinduism
That a person's karma guides their reincarnation process until they are released into moksha
The Indian empires economies were based on what 3 areas
agriculture, salt, and metal mining
What 3 infrastructure achievements were created by the Qin
system of roads, canals, Great Wall
How far did the Silk Road stretch
Rome to China
What were the 3 major mathematic advancements created by the Gupta Empire
decimal system, pi, arabic numerals
What are the 5 relationships that Confucius focused on that would bring peace and order to society
Father-Son
Husband-Wife
Older sibling-Younger sibling
Friend-Friend
What was the major change that Emperor Ashoka brought to the Mauryan empire
He promoted Buddhism and religious tolerance
What was the major change made by the Han in regard to the system of govt
They implemented the civil service exam so people had to qualify for positions
Why did traders use a relay system
So that travelers only had to travel a portion of the road
They had high taxes, standard currency, and controlled mining
What was the Mandate of Heaven
Idea that rulers were chosen by Heaven to rule China
What was the major reason why both the Indian empires fell
Constant struggle between the regional governors and the emperor which allowed for nomadic invasions
What two exports provided economic growth during the Han Dynasty
Export of silk and farm technology
Sea ports within the Indian Ocean Maritime System improved because of these two inventions
dhow and lateen sail
How does a Buddhist reach Nirvana
By following the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path