Hinduism & Buddhism
This religion had no specific founder.
Hinduism
What dynasty developed the concept of zero and the Arabic/Hindu numerals we use.
The Gupta
What dynasty controlled more land: the Tang or the Song?
the Tang
What did Korea borrow from China?
Chinese characters, civil service exams, Buddhism, Confucianism
What Asian country was never successfully conquered by China?
Japan
This was the goal of Buddhism
To attain enlightenment/nirvana and not be reborn.
What dynasty created the Rajarajeswara Temple?
The Chola
What was one invention of the Song dynasty?
Paper currency, cast iron and steel, movable type
Who had the more powerful emperor: Japan or China?
China
Which East Asian country is on a peninsula?
Korea
This was the place where Buddhism was founded
India
What dynasty created the Kallanai dam?
Chola
How did the Civil Service exams differ between the Tang and Song dynasties?
Who did the Vietnamese build temples to, because they led resistance against the Chinese Han dynasty?
The Trung Sisters: Trung Trac and Trung Nhi
Which East Asian country is an archipelago?
Japan
This was the second highest caste in India
The warriors / Kshaitrya
What did the Chola demand of the peoples they conquered?
Tribute
What philosophy did you have to study to pass a civil service exam?
Confucianism
What were the three teachings in Vietnam?
Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism
What Disney movie relates to Rapunzel?
Tangled
This was the highest caste in India
The Brahmins (Priests/Scholars)
What form of government was used in the Chola?
Democracy - every household had one vote
Who did the Song make a deal with and what did they give them?
The Jurchens: tribute - silk and silver
Who had real power in Japan (not the emperor)?
The shogun (military general)
What Disney princess had a pet tiger named Rajah?
Jasmine