Facts
Which civilization invented movable type first?
Chinese
What was the name of the Chinese teacher known for his wise sayings?
Confucius
The kingdom of Kush fell to the kingdom of?
Aksum
one of the finest periods of Indian art, architecture, literature, and science
Gupta Empire
What caused the collapse of the Gupta Empire?
repeated attacks of the White Huns
What did the Han dynasty experience that was similar to the Pax Romana of the Roman empire?
Pax Sinica
"Indian Shakespeare"
Kalidasa
won its independence from Egypt
Kush
the first strong empire of India
Mauryan Empire
What dynasty was overthrown by revolts?
Han Dynasty
What Indian empire came to power after Alexander the Great’s empire began to disintegrate?
Mauryan Empire
Han ruler who drove back the Huns and extended China’s territory
Wu Ti
perhaps the oldest city in West Africa
Djenné-Djeno
Chinese writing consists of what?
characters
Essay Question:
Describe the influence of the Qin dynasty.
Ideas for essay:
Qin Shin Huang united the provinces of China under one strong government.
He brought uniformity to writing system.
He began the construction of the Great Wall to keep safety from invaders.
Read pages 112-113 for more info.
During the Han dynasty, what system was used to determine eligibility for appointments to government posts?
a civil service system
created the first strong empire of India
Chandragupta Maurya
the nucleus of the modern state of Ethiopia
Aksum
Polygamy is best defined as the what?
marriage to more than one spouse.
Essay Question:
Explain the spread of Christianity in Africa or India.
Africa:
Aksum was introduces and converted to Christianity through Frumentius.
He promoted Christianity above all religions.
India:
Thomas, the apostle, brought the gospel to India.
Read pages 104-106, 111 for more
Who promoted Buddhism in India and sent missionaries to spread Buddhism in Asia?
Asoka
began construction of the Great Wall
Qin Shi Huang
What African culture has the earliest evidence for civilization in West Africa?
Nok
What was the religion of most of the people in sub-Saharan Africa?
Tribal Religions
Essay Question:
Describe the changes in Hinduism and Buddhism under the Mauryan and Gupta Empires.
Ideas for essays:
Buddhism split into two philosophical schools. Hinduism became more favored during the Gupta Empire. Buddhism grew under the Mauryan dynasty due to the support of its leader. Hindu priests adopted some Buddhist ideas, de-emphasized the thousands of Hindu gods.
Read pages pages 110–111 for more.