Geography
Which desert separates China from much of Central Asia?
Gobi Desert
Hinduism started where?
India
China's most valuable trade good
Silk
Throughout much of it's history, China was ruled by powerful families called _________.
Dynasties
Hindus believe the soul can be reborn many times, which is called:
Reincarnation
What major trade route connected China to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe?
The Silk Road
Focuses on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
Buddhism
Method started in Ancient China of inserting needles into the skin to stop pain and cure disease
Acupuncture
The social class system in India was called the:
Caste System
One of the first examples of global trade in world history.
The Silk Road
The Huang He River is also known as the:
Yellow River
Legalism taught that:
People need strict laws and harsh punishments
Which dynasty started the construction of the Great Wall?
Qin Dynasty
In ancient China, why were merchants considered the lowest class (even though some were rich)?
They did not produce anything themselves
Which belief system taught respect for elders and education?
Confucianism
The Huang He River is sometimes called “China’s Sorrow” because:
The destructive floods
The founder of Buddhism was:
Siddhartha Gautama
Ancient India’s mathematical contributions included:
The concept of zero
2 powerful empires in Ancient India:
Maurya and Gupta Empires
What is filial piety?
respect for parents and elders
India's weather is shaped by ______, which are strong seasonal winds.
monsoons
An idea in both Hinduism and Buddhism that means it is your duty to do right and be your true self
Dharma
Why was the Great Wall not a proud accomplishment?
Many people were forced to build it and required to leave their homes to work under dangerous conditions
Under the caste system, people were:
Born into a social class that rarely changed
In Buddhism, reaching Nirvana means:
Freedom from suffering and desire