Indian Classical Empires
Buddhist leader of the Mauryan Empire
Ashoka
Which Chinese Dynasty is referred to as a “golden age” with its invention of gunpowder and paper?
Han Dynasty
Buddhism is a rejection of the Hindu _____ system, which had a strict social structure.
This Chinese philosophy uses art which shows a harmonious connection between man and nature
Daoism
This is the way to achieve Nirvana in Buddhism. 8 steps to enlightenment (often compared to the 10 commandments)
8 fold path
Which Indian Empire had more unified land (more territory) the Mauryan or Gupta empire?
Mauryan
This dynasty was the first to unify China after the warring states period
Non-violent religion originating in India where monks often wear cloths over their faces to not accidentally harm insects.(Chandragupta I was a member of this religion)
Jainism
“The Way” is the definition of what concept?
Dao
Founder and First Ruler of the Mauryan Empire
Chandragupta Maurya
This empire is known as the “Golden Age” of India
The ruler of the Qin Dynasty who enacted harsh policies
Shi Huangdi
How did Buddhism travel so fast through Asia?
Respect for ones elders in Confucianism is called….
Filial Piety
The trade of this material (spun from worms) made the Chinese rich in trade
Silk/Silk Roads
The pillars erected by Ashoka which showcased Buddhist values
Edicts of Ashoka
Under which Ancient Chinese Dynasty did Confucius live? And which dynasty formally accepted Confucianism as the national philosophy?
Loved: Zhou Accepted: Han
This religion is known for its rigid Caste system and social structure
Hinduism
The Chinese philosophy which is used by Shi Huangdi. Urges following of strict laws with strict penalties and a strong king/leader.
Legalism
What were the 2 golden ages? (One in India one in China)
Han and Gupta
Gupta Empire had Hindu and Buddhist universities… which were less restrictive?
Buddhist
The Han Dynasty traded extensively along the silk roads with which other classical Empire?
The truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering.
Four Noble Truths (Buddhism)
Master Kong is the traditional Chinese name of which Chinese philosopher?
Confucius
Hindu and Buddhist universities began to pop up in the Gupta empire. Which education system was less strict?
Buddhist