India's Geography
India is the Subcontinent of ________.
- Asia
- Eurasia
Where is the Huang He get it's name from?
The Yellow River gets its name from this yellow tinted silt called loess
Define enlightenment
A special understanding
Define Oracle Bones
DAILY DOUBLE:
What dynasty used oracle bones to make important government decisions?
Animal bones with carved writing that would be put into a fire to crack to predict the future.
DAILY DOUBLE:
The Shang Dynasty
Another name for an Indian ruler was ___________
Raja
The first ancient civilization in India developed in...
1.) Deccan Plateau
2.) Indus River Valley
3.) Himalayan Mountains
2.) Indus River Valley
the Silk Road was considered a bridge connect the East to the _________.
West
rulers should set good examples and govern wisely, the goal is to try to achieve a just and peaceful society, people should foster relationships and respect elders
DAILY DOUBLE:
What dynasty adopted these ideas into government?
Confucianism
DAILY DOUBLE:
The Han Dynasty
Oracle bones could only be read by _________.
Oracles
What is the process of making things similar?
Standardization
List 3 physical features of India
- Indus River - Himalayan Mountains
- Ganges River - Deserts (Thar Desert)
- Deccan Plateau - Indian Ocean
- Arabian Sea
List 3 ways the rivers are used
- travel
- food/fishing
- water
- fertile soil
people should live in harmony with nature, the best rulers are those who rule the least, harmony comes from balancing opposing forces
Daoism/Taoism
What dynasty is considered the first Golden Age of China?
Hindus and Buddhists believe in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. What is this idea called?
Reincarnation
Historians believe a possible reason for the Harappa Civilization ending was caused by ___________ and _____________.
Earthquakes and floods
List 4 physical features of China
- Himalayan Mountains - Taklamakan Desert
- Yellow River/ Huang He - Ganges River
- Gobi Desert - Tibet Plateau
- Pearl River
In the Story of the Prince, Siddhartha Gautama goes on a journey of enlightenment. Who is Siddhartha Gautama best known as today?
- The Buddha
- Father of the Buddhist Faith
What was Ancient China's longest lasting dynasty?
The Zhou Dynasty
Hindu's use a ___________, which is the belief in a social class one is born into.
Caste or Caste System
How do winter and summer monsoons affect India?
Winter - dry, cold winds causing droughts
Summer - hot, moist winds causing rain and floods
Why is the Huang He/Yellow River also called "China's Sorrow"?
Unpredictable and disastrous floods
You will be placing different social class groups into the correct spot based on who holds the most power to who hold the least power in Ancient India's society.
WORD BANK:
- Brahmins (priests, scholars) - Vaisyas (artisans)
- Sudras (servants/laborers) - Untouchables (did undesirable tasks)
- Kshatriyas (warriors, rulers)
1. Brahmins (priests, scholars)
2. Kshatriyas (warriors, rulers)
3. Vaisyas (artisans)
4. Sudras (servants/laborers)
5. Untouchables (did undesirable tasks)
This ancient Chinese dynasty adopted legalism into their government.
The Qin Dynasty
During the Han Dynasty, citizens could take imperial examinations in hopes of passing and earning a government position for civil service. Define what civil service means.
Working for the government