Lesson 3.1
How did geography affect where ancient peoples settled on the Indian subcontinent?
the first people in India most likely chose to settle near rivers
In Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha?
reincarnation is necessary for an individual to eventually achieve Moksha.
How did Chandragupta's and Asoka's approaches to ruling differ?
Chandragupta relied on force while Asoka ruled by example
In what way did China's isolated geography contribute to its development as a country?
Isolation allowed China to develop on its own, without too much interference from foreign invasion.
How did Shi Huangdi impose allegiance to a central government?
Through force, military conquest, fear, and intimidation.
What do archaeologists identify as one possible reason for the decline of the Indus civilization?
Climate Change
How did Hinduism originate?
a fusion of various beliefs
Which of the following was NOT an achievement under the Guptas during the golden age in India?
A system of Numerals
In both the Shang and Zhou societies, how were different regions governed?
Noble landowners governed their own regions
Why was the Han period considered a Golden Age of Chinese civilization?
During the Han Dynasty, much of the development of Chinese culture came to be
How do cattle link the Indus and Aryan civilizations, and modern India?
both civilizations relied on cattle for various purposes such as agriculture, transportation, and religious rituals.
How are Hindu beliefs related to the caste system in India?
Hinduism is bound to the hierarchical structure of the caste system
How did India's great rulers maintain peace and order?
enforcing laws, resisting invaders and encouraging economic growth.
What aspect of Confucianism contributed to its long-lasting influence?
emphasis on achieving social harmony
What was one effect of the Silk Road on China?
More goods were available in more places
How was Aryan society structured?
Three classes
What is the final goal of Buddhists?
to become enlightened and reach nirvana
How did geography influence trade in the Tamil kingdoms?
Many of the Tamil kingdoms had harbors on the indian ocean, which allowed tamil ships to trade overseas.
Why did Daoist painters choose water to represent Daoist beliefs?
it was often used as a metaphor for Daoist behavior
Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese history?
For exporting goods
What is one of the values revealed through the Indian epics?
the importance of duty over personal desires
Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India?
Emperor Ashoka
Which characteristic of family and village life shaped Indian society?
Each person in the family and village had specific responsibilities and duties based on their caste and place in the family or community
Which of the following is one of the notable achievements of early China?
Papermaking, printing, gunpowder and the compass
What is one of the factors that helped Buddhism spread through China?
Development of the silk road