Geography of India
Chinese Philosophy
Hinduism
Miscellaneous
100
While China is located in the region known as East Asia, India is located in another region known as this
What is South Asia?
100
Chinese Emperor Shi Huangdi was known for enforcing this philosophy - that taught that all people are selfish and need strict rules for society to function correctly.
What is Legalism?
100
According to Hindu tradition, the ___________- started because the god Prahma used his own body (head, arms, thighs and fee) to distinguish the work that people were supposed to do in society.
Caste System?
100
The land of India sticks out into this ocean.
What is the Indian Ocean?
200
This is an important mountain range in northern India. Mount Everest is part of this mountain range.
What are The Himalayas?
200
Daily Double*
Which Chinese philosopher is most likely connected to the statement below?
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, you will develop a peaceful mind.”
Who was Lao Tzu?
200
Daily Double!
Considering the fact that Hinduism includes more than 33,000 deities (gods) and each god has its own story, personality, and responsibilities. It could be considered a __________ religion
What is polytheistic?
200
This wall was first built by Emperor Shi Huangdi in northern China to protect against invasions. It is now one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world.
What is The Great Wall of China?
300
The state of Florida is on a _______; a geographic feature where land is almost completely surrounded by water. Oh yea, India is another example of this geographic feature!
What is a peninsula?
300
In Confucius' ideology of The Five Relationships, the only relationship where people are of equal status is with ____________
What is friendship (of people in relatively equal years)
300
This statement reflects what belief in Hinduism?
"Don't greive for no one or no thing because nothing is ever really lost. What you may lose now comes around again in another form." - Rumi, A Persian Poet
What is Reincarnation?
300
Unlike Christianity which was founded by followers of Jesus; Daoism, which was founded by followers of Lao Tzu and Islam, which was founded by the Prophet Mohamed, Hinduism is a religion that is founded by this
What is no one?
400
Annual windstorms also known as ___________ can cause rivers like the Ganges to overflow causing floods.
What are Monsoons?
400
This image below is a symbol in Daoism that describes how opposing forces in the world (light and dark; good and evil), also provide balance for the world.
What is Yin Yang?
400
The word “Dalit” comes from the Sanskrit word dalita, which means “broken” or “scattered”. It is used to describe the lowest group in Indian society, the “___________”.
Untouchables
400
These images depict the _______________- A collection of hundreds of clay soldiers found in China that were created by servants of Qin Dynasty Emperor, Shi Huangdi
Terracotta Army
500
India is a considered a _____________ because it is a large landmass that is part of a continent but has distinct characteristics such as a large peninsula. The Arabian Peninsula, Alaska are also examples of this.
What is subcontinent?
500
Confucius taught that harmony in society started with harmony in the home. He emphasized that this concept which meant having respect for one's parents was most important.
What is Filial Piety?
500
While dharma is defined by work that one must do during their life, ________ is represented by the sum of the good work that people do throughout their lives.
What is karma?
500
"Bathing here is a purifying ritual that is thought to wash away sins.".
This reflects the Hindu belief that this sacred river has the power to cleanse people.
What is the Ganges River?