Geography
The Huang He River is also known as what?
The Yellow River
In South Asia, the social classes described in the Vedas are called what?
Varna
What does dharma mean in Hinduism?
Duty or moral responsibility
True or False: The Edicts of Asoka were written only for Buddhist monks.
False- They were written for all people.
What ancient language did the Aryans introduce?
Sanskrit
How did monsoons help and harm early Indian farmers?
Brought fertile soil but caused floods
Name the lowest group in Indian society, outside the varna system.
The Dalits or untouchables
What is the goal of reincarnation in Hinduism?
To achieve moksha or unity with the universal spirit (Brahman)
What made the Kushan Empire wealthy and influential?
Their control of the Silk Road.
How did patriarchy influence education and inheritance?
Only men received an education and inherited property.
Why was the Indus River Valley abandoned?
Climate change caused droughts and famine which led to migration
True or False: South Asian families were usually nuclear families of parents and children living in one house.
False: extended families lived together (multi-generational families)
Who practiced extreme asceticism before founding Buddhism?
Siddartha Gautama
What was the main duty of someone born into the Kshatriya varna?
To rule and protect society as a warrior or leader, following their dharma.
Who were the Xiognu?
Nomadic warriors who lived north of China.
Which empire was located in Bactria, connecting India and China by trade?
The Kushan empire
In a marriage, what is the name for the gift from bride’s family to groom’s family.
Dowry
Which religion taught asceticism?
Jainism
Name the Four Noble Truths.
Life is suffering; desire causes suffering; ending desire ends suffering; follow the Eightfold Path.
What text teaches fulfilling one’s dharma through devotion and action?
The Bhagavad Gita
South Asia was completely isolated from all other outside influences for all of history.
List the four traditional varnas in order.
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, (untouchables)
Which collection of texts laid the philosophical foundation for Hindu ideas like karma, dharma, and moksha?
Upanishads
What kind of government system caused the Zhou kings to lose control?
Feudal system- local lords gained too much control
Which early cultures laid the foundation of Chinese civilization?
Yangshao and Longshan.