Persia
He was the founder of the Persian Empire and was known for his tolerance of other cultures and religions.
Cyrus the Great
Which geographical feature provided the Indo-Aryans with a migration route into the Indian subcontinent?
Khyber Pass
The purpose of this structure was to protect China from invaders to the north.
Great Wall of China
Hindus believe that their caste in the next life could be changed by their actions in this life. This is called -
karma
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Which ruler expanded the Persian Empire to its greatest size?
Darius the Great
What was the name of India's rigid social hierarchy that determined a person's occupation?
the caste system
The fair ruling of a Chinese dynasty with blessings by the gods is called what?
Mandate of Heaven
What is the Hindu belief in a cycle of life, death, and rebirth into a new body called?
reincarnation
Buddhism was founded in what present-day country?
Nepal
What was constructed to allow for efficient communication across the Persian Empire?
The Royal Road
During which empire did classical Indian culture experience a Golden Age?
Gupta Empire
This symbol represents complementary opposites for Confucianism and Taoism.
Yin-Yang
Hindus believe in many forms of one god named what?
Brahman
From where did Asoka's missionaries spread the ideas of Buddhism to China and other parts of Asia?
India
Darius the Great divided his empire into satrapies to make the empire easier to manage. What is this type of government called?
imperial bureaucracy
Which Indian empire is described by this list? spread of Buddhism, free hospitals, good roads
Mauryan Empire
Which belief system is described by this list? ancestor worship, belief that humans are good, respect for elders
Confucianism
Hinduism accepts which system of ranking people in society?
caste system
A goal of Buddhism is to achieve this - a state of perfect happiness and freedom from suffering.
nirvana
This religion of ancient Persia was monotheistic and included the belief in two opposing forces in the universe.
Zoroastrianism
Which Mauryan ruler was responsible for spreading Buddhism throughout India and Asia?
Asoka
Harmony with nature is a teaching that is part of which Chinese philosophy?
Taoism
What are the two sacred writings of Hinduism?
Vedas and Upanishads
The ideas that life is suffering and in order to end suffering, follow the Eightfold Path are part of what sacred Buddhist teaching?
Four Noble Truths