Vocabulary
India
Buddhism and Hinduism
China
Holidays
100
Why is fertile soil important?
Helps crops to grow.
100
What is this that is the source of two major rivers in India?
the Himalayan Mountains or mountains.
100
Siddhartha lived a lavish life before learning of the pain and suffering of others. How many weeks did he meditate?
7 weeks
100
What was built to defend China from northern invaders?
The Great Wall of China
100
What holiday happens on a New Moon in mid January or Early February?
Chinese New Year
200
If something is unjust, does it mean something is fair?
No, unjust means it is wrong.
200
What continent is India a part of? It the largest mass of land on Earth.
Asia
200
How many gods/goddesses does Hinduism have?
many
200
What man was a great teacher who believed in the Golden Rule?
Confucius
200
In Diwali, what represents goodness defeating evil?
Lights
300
Was the Great Wall of China a defense to welcome people in?
No, it was a defense to keep unwanted people out.
300
What large mammal was interestingly described by six blind men in an Indian fable?
an elephant
300
What river is sacred to Hindus?
Ganges River
300
What is the major crop that is grown in the Yangtze River Valley because of the warmer climate?
Rice
300
What color represents good fortune for people celebrating Chinese New Year?
Red
400
What religion has no gods or goddesses?
Buddhism
400
What is one of the major world religions that was developed in India?
Hinduism or Buddhism
400
What did Buddha develop as he was meditating? They have become guidelines for living a good life and a way to end pain and suffering.
the Four Noble Truths
400
What invention made by Chinese inventors is still used today in some way, shape, or form?
Paper, iron plows, water pumps, calligraphy, or silk clothing
400
What animals symbolize power and good luck as they dance through the streets during Chinese New Year celebrations?
Dragons and lions
500
Is the source of the river in the middle?
No, the source of a river is where it starts.
500
What were dug to help control flooding along the Indus River?
irrigational canals
500
What Hindu belief states that souls who do not fulfill their Dharma, or responsibilities, will be born again as a new living thing with the goal of being at peace forever?
Reincarnation
500
What is made by unravelling the fiber of a cocoon spun by an insect?
Silk
500
What is one of the 12 animals that came to Buddha when he asked that all animals come to him? To reward them, he named years after the animals.
What are rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar (pig)?