What religions were found in India
Buddhism and Hinduism
What are three major Chinese philosophies in China?
Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism
True or False. Roman slaves were useless and not needed in society.
False. Roman slaves made up a majority of society and served various jobs and occupations. They were seen as part of the Roman Family.
What are the names of the two trade routes that existed promptly during the classical era?
Silk Roads and Indian Ocean Maritime Trade Routes
What is the name of the social hierarchy system in India? What was it reinforced by?
Caste System and Hinduism
Confucianism established many beliefs in Chinese culture and society that still exist today. It most importantly reinforced what social structure in China..
The Patriarchy
True or False. In the Roman family, a father's inheritance was past down to the oldest sister of the household.
False. Like in all Classical Era societies, Roman society was governed by the patriarchy. Power was passed down to the oldest son.
What caused (made) Indian Ocean trade possible? Name all 4 causes.
Powerful Empires could protect trade routes
Demand for Luxurious Goods
Bactrian Camel
Knowledge of Monsoon Wind Patterns
Why did Buddhism gain such popularity in India and in the Classical Era? Name 3 reasons
It appealed to the poor, women, and lower classes
Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism and the religion gained India state support
Salvation could be attained through individual effort
Who did most of the labor in China?
Peasants
Who did most of the labor in Rome?
Slaves
What knowledge helped Indian merchants navigate through the trade routes?
Monsoon Wind patterns and travelers accounts of available goods.
Draw the Social Hierarchy of India
Draw the Social Hierarchy of China
Draw the Social Hierarchy of Rome.
Patricians and Equestrians (Landowners)
Plebeians (Citizens: Free farmers, artisans, merchants, soldiers)
Freemen (non-Citizens)
Slaves
What were the effects of Indian Ocean trade to the subcontinent of Southeast Asia.
Cultural Blending of Indian Religions with South Asian religions. Local Kings would adopted Indian political ideas and structures such as bureaucracy