Ancient china
What is the mandate of haven?
The belief that Heaven gave rulers the right to rule.
What are the 4 noble truths
Life is full of suffering.
The cause of suffering is desire.
The only way to end suffering is to end desire.
The way to end desire is to follow the Eightfold Path.
Why were some people so afraid of the mongols to the point where they gave up instead of fighting them.
Because they had a reputation that showed how dangeouse they were.
What was the mandate of heaven
This was the belief that "Heaven" (Tian) granted emperors the right to rule only if they governed well.
When did christianity mainly grow
Middle ages
What are oracle bones?
Animal bones or turtle shells used to predict the future.
What were the names of the caste system in order
Brahmins (Priests/Teachers)
Kshatriyas (Warriors/Rulers)
Vaisyas (Farmers/Traders)
Sudras (Laborers/Servants)
Dalits-“The Untouchables”
Who were the mongols
The Mongols were warriors from Central Asia led by a Khan, which translates to "leader"
what was Reincarnation and Karma
The continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth of the soul into new bodies. This cycle is governed by karma, the belief that a person’s actions in their current life determine their fate and social status in the next.
Where did Daoism, legalism, and Confucianism begin
China
Why did the Zhou create the Mandate of Heaven?
To explain why they overthrew the shang dynasty
What were the Achievements of the Mauryan Empire?
Political Unification
Transregional Trade:
State Patronage of Religion:
Why did Rome fall?
External Invasions and economic/ social issues.
What was Confucianism
: This philosophy is centered on the belief that society functions best when people behave morally and respectfully.
Where did Buddhism begin
India
What are the achevments?
Silk road, silk, spices, tea, paper, powder, gun powder, printing, fireworks.
What were the monsoons?
These "predictable winds" allowed sailors to calculate their travel accurately across the ocean. By timing their voyages.
What was the black death?
The plauge in the 1300 starting in China.
What was the magna Carta?
the law and the rights of the people should limit the king's power.
where did Hinduism begin
India
Who built thousands of soilders to protect him in the after life?
Qin Shi Huangdi
What are 3 geography features that helped them?
Himalayin mountains, Indo-Gangetic Plain, & Deccan Plateau.
what was Justinian’s Role and the Justinian Code:
Justin was an emperor who made rules we still use
What was the The Four Noble Truths
It emphasizes the importance of education, moral leadership by example, and maintaining strong, respectful family relationships.
where did christianity begin?
Rome