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What is South Asia's climate/economy based around? (strong winds/storms)
monsoon
Owned a lot of land, second in hierarchy only to the royal families.
aristocracy
Rebirth of individuals in different form after death.
reincarnation
Person who travels for religious purposes
pilgrim
In a _____________________ gov. job, positions are determined by examination.
civil service
In India, the four groups comprising the system of social classes
varnas
The Vedas are recorded in what language?
Sanskrit
In Hinduism, it is believed that a person’s actions in this life determine his or her status in the next life. What is this concept called?
karma
This great religious poem describes the principles of Hinduism.
Bhagavad Gita
What was Siddhārtha Gautama trying to reform?
Hinduism
What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?
selling and trading goods
The rulers of the Zhou dynasty claimed they had a divine right to rule. This concept was known as the ________________.
Mandate of Heaven
The Chinese concept of filial piety reflected the high value the society placed on what institution?
family
What Chinese marvel originated during the Qin dynasty?
Great Wall of China
What is the purpose of yoga in the practice of the Hindu faith?
Yoga means “union.” It is a practice meant to help people seek oneness with the divine.