Which part of India remained outside of both Maurya and Gupta control? (Hint: PG 83)
Tamil Kingdoms and Sri Lanka
100
Siddhartha created this religion after traveling around India and meditating under a giant tree for 49 days and 49 nights.
Buddhism.
100
In an Indian household, the head of the family is the...
Father or oldest male.
100
This guy was illiterate, yet he established a golden age during the Han Dynasty.
Who is Liu Bang?
100
Which philosophy taught that government should pass strict laws and enforce them with harsh punishments?
What is legalism.
200
The Golden Age of India took place during the rule of the....
Guptas.
200
______________ is a complex religion because it has numerous religious texts, and there is no single founder, there are many gods and goddesses, and various ways to worship them.
Hinduism
200
Indian villages were ruled by the...
village council. Or small group of elders. Or group within the village.
200
Han emperors based their rule on the teachings of...
Confucius
200
Confucius taught that the most important duty a person has is...
Respect for parents.
300
This Maurya rule is considered the greatest because he switched to Buddhism and focused his life on taking care of his people.
Asoka.
300
Why did Buddhism decline in India?
Buddha was incorporated into Hinduism, and their temples were eventually destroyed by Muslims.
300
The trade route that linked China to the Western world is known as...
What is the Silk Road
300
Who took control of China after tiring of the feudal system and the warring kingdoms?
Shi Huangdi
300
Daoism was created as a negative response to...
Legalism and confucianism.
400
Name three advancements of math/science developed under the Gupta empire.
Mathematical numbers. Concept of zero. Vaccinations. Surgery. The setting of broken bones. The decimal system.
400
How were Buddhism and Hinduism similar?
They both stressed non-violence, and believed in karma, dharma, moksha, and a cycle of rebirth.
400
China became the most technologically advanced society during the...
Han Dynasty.
400
What did Shi Huangdi do to the families of nobles?
Forced them to live in the capital, and if the noble made him angry, they'd die.
400
What are the differences between legalism and Daoism?
Legalism is harsh and strict, and the only way to achieve order is to impose numerous laws. Daoism claims that the government is the cause of most problems, and the best on is the one that governs the least.
500
After Asoka's death, which kingdom arose and conquered India, and what were some of their achievements during this time?
The Deccan Kingdom (Dravidians), and they reinforced harbors and roads to support trade with other people.
500
How did Buddhism differ from Hinduism?
Rejected the caste system, the priests, rituals and many gods of Hinduism.
500
Which group within the Indian caste society is the worst off and must take the lowliest of jobs?
The Untouchables.
500
Name the changes Shi Huangdi made to China:
He replaced feudal lands with military districts governed by loyal officials.
He sent inspectors to report on officials.
He forced families of nobles to live in the captial.
He jailed, tortured, and killed those who opposed his rule.
500
Why did Buddhism become so popular in China and other parts of Asia?
It was appealing because it promised an escape from suffering. It offered hope of salvation. It presented Buddha as a merciful god and taught that anyone could gain salvation through prayer, good works, and devotion.