Geography/Misc.
What are the 4 cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
Name the 3 philosophies from Ancient China.
Confucianism, Daoism/Taoism, Legalism
How many castes are in the Indian caste system?
5
What are the two religions we talked about this unit?
Hinduism & Buddhism
What is the Silk Road?
A trade route that connected China to the Middle East and Europe, used to exchange goods, ideas, and cultures.
What mountain range is in the Southwestern area of East Asia?
Himalayas
Name the 3 dynasties from Ancient China we learned about.
BONUS POINTS: Can you name them in order?
Zhou, Qin, Han
Name all 5 castes in the Indian caste system.
1. Brahmins
2. Kshatriyas
3. Vaishyas
4. Sudras
5. Dalits/Untouchables
Define Karma, Dharma, and Reincarnation.
Karma: Every action has consequences.
Dharma: Rules
Reincarnation: Rebirth
What was traded on the silk road?
Goods, resources, weapons, ideas, cultures, religions
What is Ms. Horowitz's favorite color?
Pink!
Name 3 ancient Chinese achievements and their impact on ancient Chinese life.
Silk, paper, printing, the compass, gunpowder, boat rudder, porcelain, wheelbarrow, crossbow, seismeiscope, fan, fireworks, glider, seed drill, iron plow, harness, kits
Name 2 castes and their jobs.
1. Brahmins- Scholars, Priests
2. Kshatriyas- Warriors, Rulers
3. Vaishyas- Farmers, Traders, Merchants
4. Shudras- Laborers
5. Dalits- Cleaning, Waste Management
What is the key difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
In Hinduism, you have to follow Dharma to gain Karma to be reincarnated in a higher caste and gain a chance to reach enlightenment.
In Buddhism, you must follow the eightfold path to reach enlightenment; you do not have to reach a certain caste.
What is a natural resource? What is a finished good?
Natural resource: Materials found in nature that people use to live or trade.
Finished good: Products created using natural resources and humans for trade or sale.
On your map lab, why was there a dotted line between North and South Korea?
It is the DMZ, or demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. It is a negotiated/not clear territory.
Name 3 ancient Indian achievements and their impact on ancient Indian life.
Stone weights, Sanskrit, great bath, eye surgery, statues & jewelry, wells, four seals, iron works, sewer system, ruler, homes, sugar cane, games, dentistry
Which castes were the MOST likely to break away from Hinduism?
BONUS POINTS: Why?
1. Dalits & Sudras
2. They were at the bottom of the caste system. Buddhism promised enlightenment without having to reach the top of the caste system.
What is a difference between Hinduism and Buddhism? What is a similarity?
Differences:
-Buddhism does not believe in a supreme god, while Hinduism believes in a supreme force called Brahman.
-Hinduism is based on 4 holy texts, while Buddhism is based on the 4 Noble Truths and the 8-fold path.
-Following the 8-fold path leads to wisdom, enlightenment, & nirvana in Buddhism, while right behavior leads to good karma and reincarnation in Hinduism.
Similarities:
-Both believe that a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth touches every life.
What is an example of a natural resource from the Silk Road? What is an example of a finished good from the Silk Road?
NR: Mulberry trees, silk worms, Kaolin clay, water, straw, bamboo, hemp, tea leaves, jade, spices, gold
FG: silk fabric, ovens, porcelain, crates, scrolls, paper, jewelry, glassware, gold bars
How many times has Ms. Horowitz moved?
8!!
What is cultural diffusion?
A spreading of ideas, beliefs, customs, and goods, from one culture to another.
Why were the Untouchables called the Untouchables?
They were seen as "dirty" because of their jobs in cleaning and waste management.
Why do Buddhists only make up 5-50% of China?
The spread of Buddhism from India to China was partially blocked by the Himalayan mountains.
The very first trade of the Silk Road occurred when the Chinese traded silk for which other item?
Horses