Vocabulary Review
Who is an emperor?
A person who rules a large country or empire.
What is the Ganges River?
This river helped Indian farmers grow food.
Who is Qin Shi Huang?
The first emperor who united China.
What is a compass?
The Chinese used this to tell direction.
How were elephants important to India?
This animal was very important in ancient India and used for work and war.
What is a dynasty?
A long time in history ruled by one family.
Who is Asoka?
He was a king who became peaceful and spread Buddhism.
What is the Great Wall of China?
A long wall built to keep enemies out.
What is silk?
A soft fabric made from silkworms.
What is holy or sacred in India?
In India, cows were special and not eaten because they were considered this.
What is a temple?
A very big and strong building where people worship gods.
What is Buddhism?
This religion began in India and teaches kindness to all living things.
What is the Yangtze River?
The river that was important for farming in southern China.
What is an abacus?
The Chinese used this for counting before calculators.
What are silk scrolls?
Ancient Chinese people used this to make books before paper was common.
What is a civilization?
A large area with cities, jobs, and writing.
What is Hinduism?
The religion that teaches about karma and reincarnation.
What is jade?
These beautiful hard stones were used for art and jewelry.
What are observatories?
Ancient Indians made these to study the stars and planets.
What is gunpowder?
A powder that Chinese used to make fireworks.
What is philosophy?
The study of what is right and wrong in how people treat each other.
What are the Himalayas?
The highest mountain range north of India.
Who is Confucius?
This famous teacher taught people to respect their parents and rulers.
Who invented paper?
The Chinese invented paper.
What is printing?
This invention from ancient China helps us print books today.