Geography & Its Impact
This river was the birthplace of civilization in India
Indus River
The first major empire in India was led by this ruler.
Chandragupta Maurya
The caste at the top of the Hindu social hierarchy
Brahmins
This ruling family justified its power with the Mandate of Heaven.
The Zhou
Confucius emphasized respect for one’s elders, also known as this.
filial piety
The seasonal wind patterns that bring rain to India are called this
monsoons
This Mauryan emperor adopted Buddhism and ruled with nonviolence
Asoka
This group was considered so low that they were outside the caste system.
Untouchables (Dalits)
The first emperor of China, known for unifying the country.
Shi Huangdi
Confucius believed that all people had a role in society, which was outlined in this set of rules.
the Five Relationships
This natural barrier separated China from much of the rest of the world.
Himalayas
The empire known for its cultural and scientific achievements during its Golden Age.
Gupta Empire
The sacred writings of Hinduism brought by the Indo-Aryans
Vedas
This political idea stated that a dynasty could be overthrown if it lost the gods’ favor.
dynastic cycle
The Han Dynasty used these exams to hire government officials based on merit.
civil service exams
This desert is located in northern China and played a role in isolating early civilizations
Gobi Desert
One reason why the Gupta Empire is considered a Golden Age.
development of zero and the decimal system
The rigid Hindu social structure that determined a person’s role in society.
caste system
The dynasty that established Legalism as a strict governing system.
Qin Dynasty
The type of government in which power is centralized under an emperor.
centralized government
Name one way the geography of China influenced its culture
isolation leading to ethnocentrism
These structures spread Asoka’s laws and Buddhist teachings across the Mauryan Empire
The Pillars of Asoka
The belief that a person’s actions in this life affect their future reincarnations.
Karma
This dynasty ruled China for about 400 years and expanded trade along the Silk Road
Han Dynasty
Confucianism was developed to create this in Chinese society.
social order