Ancient India
Indus River Valley
Which empire began in 325 BC?
Mauryan Empire
Which dynasty was known for using oracle bones and ancestor worship?
Shang dynasty
Taoism
Which dynasty was short-lived but the 1st "official" Chinese empire with larger territory and strong central government?
Qin Dynasty
What is the language that the Aryans brought to India?
What is the time period of the Gupta Empire?
4th century AD to 6th century AD
Which Chinese dynasty lasted the longest, and how long did it last?
Zhou dynasty, 800 years
Who was the most honored philosopher in Chinese history, who believed that a moral government would produce a moral society?
Confucius
Which dynasty was known for Pax Sinica, refining of paper/ink, and the Silk Road?
Han dynasty
Name 2 out of 3 technological innovations that the Indus Valley cities had.
water drainage/sewer systems, brick houses, and wide, straight roads
Which Mauryan empire leader renounced war and became a Buddhist?
Asoka
What is the name for the concept that divine forces choose a virtuous, capable person to rule?
the Mandate of Heaven
Which philosophy believes humans are naturally evil?
legalism
What was the greatest technological achievement of the Qin dynasty?
the Great Wall of China
What is the name for the type of system in India where people are divided into groups?
caste system
Who did Chandragupta Maurya conquer (which strengthened his empire)?
Seleucus
What technological advancements of the Zhou dynasty aided in trade?
roads and canals
What example from nature do Taoists give as being weak yet strong?
water
Legalism led to what kinds of problems, causing unrest, in the Qin empire?
strict laws, high taxes, and severe punishments
What two other influences did the Aryans have on the social system in India?
joint families living together and forming villages
Name 3 benefits of stability provided by the Gupta empire
trade routes, improved manufacturing in textiles and ironwork, advances in literature (fairy tales/adventure stories), advances in math, science, and medicine
What is the type of decentralized government the Zhou set up that later led to many problems?
feudalism
List 3 of the 5 basic human relationships according to Confucius
father/son, older/younger brother, husband/wife, older/younger friend, ruler/subjects
Which Chinese dynasty was known for having a very organized, efficient government that linked the Grand Canal and required civil service exams?
Sui dynasty