Ancient India Geography
A large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent (such as India).
What is a subcontinent?
The concept of karma is best described as
the consequences of a person's actions in life
Sacred writings of Hinduism
The Vedas and the Upanishads
The "golden age" of Indian civilization, during which some of its most important achievements were made (including the concept of zero, proof of a round earth, and important literary and medical achievements) took place during the
Gupta Empire
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of
Taoism/Daoism
The world's highest mountain peaks are found in the ___________________ mountains.
Himalayas
The Mauryan ruler who united much of India, then renounced (gave up) his violent ways and devoted his life to spreading Buddhism was
Asoka
What did the Hindu caste system determine for people?
Their occupation (job) and their place in society.
Which Chinese leader is known for being its first true emperor, beginning construction of the Great Wall, and building a massive army of terra cotta warriors to guard his tomb?
Qin Shi Huangdi
This Chinese religion/philosophy emphasizes ancestor worship, a code of politeness, respect for elders, and a Civil Service Exam.
Confucianism
The Mauryan & Gupta empires were located here.
Northern India
Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the
Eightfold Path
A social group into which individuals are born and cannot change is called what?
Caste
Dynasties of Chinese rulers began to claim that their rule was supported by supernatural spirits. This idea was known as
the Mandate of Heaven
Taoism & Confucianism can best be represented by this symbol, which shows the concept of opposites.
Which religion originated in the region of present-day Nepal?
Buddhism
"You only lose what you cling to."
-Siddhartha Gautama
Which religious/philosophical concept is most closely related to the statement above?
the Four Noble Truths (Buddhism)
A person's moral/spiritual duty is called
dharma
What does R.I.T.Z stand for in relation to the Persian Empire? (write one)
Royal Road
Imperial Bureaucracy
Tolerance
Zoroastrianism
Religious/Philosophical Beliefs of Ancient _____?_____
Which region best replaces the question mark?
China
Over which mountain did groups such as the Aryans migrate into the Indian subcontinent?
Hindu Kush
The founder of Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
Dalits, or "untouchables," are a part of society believed to be unclean and undesirable in _________ society.
Indian
Qin Shi Huangdi and his family of rulers can best be described as
a dynasty
China's government was influenced by this Chinese religion/philosophy.
Confucianism