Hinduism
The idea that a soul is reborn into a different form after the body dies
What is Reincarnation
Buddhism was founded by this man.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama.
This belief system accepts the good and the bad, it also used the yin & yang symbol to represent balance.
What is Daoism
This man converted to Buddhism after brutally winning the Kalinga war.
Who is Ashoka Maurya
This man ended the "Warring States" period by using force to defeat all other states and unify them under one dynasty.
Who is Shi Huangdi
This migration was when nomadic herders migrated from Central Asia to India through the Khyber Pass. They brought language, religion & the social class system which resulted in the form of Hindu beliefs.
What is the Aryan Migration
Siddhartha Gautama was an Indian _________
This belief system emphasizes the importance of showing respect to others.
What is Confucianism
These people were sent into neighboring kingdoms to spread the philosophies of Siddhartha Gautama.
Who are missionaries
During the Qin Empire, this massive piece of architecture began to connect.
What is The Great Wall of China
Texts which describe the responsibilities of each social class in Hinduism.
What are Vedas
Buddhism incorporated the Hindu beliefs of reincarnation. Both believed reincarnation is governed by the law of karma. Only when we free ourselves from all _______ can we escape reincarnation.
What is desire
This belief system says leaders must be strong, laws must be strict, and punishments must be tough.
What is Legalism
He was the most powerful emperor of the Gupta empire. Under his rule he had favorable military alliances and an aggressive expansionist policy.
Who is Chandragupta II
The Qin Empire ruled under this belief system.
What is Legalism
In Hinduism there are thousands of different gods & goddesses. They are all different forms of one main unifying spirt known as ___________
What is Brahman
A person is freed from the cycle of death and rebirth once they reach this.
What is Nirvana
Respect, devotion, and love for one's parents, older family members, and ancestors.
What is Filial Piety
Pillars spread around India with laws enscribed in them.
What are edicts
During the dynastic cycle, a new dynasty takes control by claiming ________.
What is the Mandate of Heaven
If you do your dharma according to your caste, you will get good karma.... if you have good karma you will eventually reach this.
What is Moksha
Right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, right mindfulness are all examples of how one should act, also known as ____________
What is The Eightfold Path
In Confucius societies, these exams were given to determine who was best suited for government jobs.
What are Civil Service Exams
During the Gupta dynasty, these people were known as outcasts and therefore not part of the caste system.
Who are the Untouchables
The Han dynasty traded along this.
What is the Silk Road