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"What goes around, comes around" is a very simple explanation of this concept
Karma
Yin and yang
Daoism and Confucianism both emerged during this period
Warring States Period
Muslims believe this text was recited as a message from God
Qur'an
Trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean
Silk Road
The Qin Dynasty supported this ideology
Legalism
Cycle of life, death, and reincarnation
Samsara
Buddhism and Jainism emerged as reactions to this strict form of social status based upon birth
Caste system
The Han Dynasty began this practice to recruit officials, which was used by nearly all subsequent dynasties
Civil service examination
This teacher's philosophy only became influential after he died
Confucius
Muslims practice this Pillar of Islam during the month of Ramadan
Fasting (sawm)
Christian belief that God has three persons
Trinity
Hebrew name for the Jewish Bible
Tanakh
These are the oldest Hindu scriptures
Vedas
Another name for the Middle Way of Buddhism
Eightfold Noble Path
According to three religions, this man had a special agreement, or covenant, with God
Abraham
Period in which the Aryans migrated and settled in India
Vedic Age
His tomb is famous for its army of terracotta warriors
Qin Shi Huangdi
These two emperors converted to new religions following their victories in battle
Ashoka and Constantine
Day of rest in Judaism
Sabbath
Zoroastrian holy text
Avesta
This famous section of a larger poem explains the concept of dharma
Bhagavad Gita
This religion believes that souls have always existed, and were not created by any god
Jainism
Dualism/dualistic
According to Confucianism, these are the patterns for all relationships between people, most of which have a superior and an inferior
Five Constant Relationships