Vocabulary
Agriculture is...
the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising livestock to produce food, fiber, and other useful products
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
Which Ancient Indian Empire existed first: the Maurya Empire or the Gupta Empire?
What is a junk?
A Chinese sailing ship
Which country did Hinduism and Buddhism begin in?
Modern day India
The caste system is...
a closed, rigid social structure where people are grouped into hierarchical tiers based on their birth, rooted in Hindu beliefs.
What were the two important rivers in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates River
Which Ancient Indian king spread Buddhism throughout his empire?
King Ashoka
What was the name of the time period in China where no one person was in power, and the different territories within China were fighting to gain control?
The Warring Period (421-221 B.C.E)
What is the name of Hinduism's one true god?
Brahman
Social mobility is...
the movement of people, families, or groups from one social or economic level to another within a society
Which civilization used cuneiform as their writing system?
Mesopotamia
Which Ancient Indian Empire was bigger: The Maurya Empire or the Gupta Empire?
The Maurya Empire
What was the name of the emperor who united China under the Qin Dynasty?
Shi Huangdi
Which religion does the belief of "nirvana" belong to?
Buddhism
The Eightfold Path is...
the 8 actions to achieve nirvana in Buddhism.
What was the Code of Hammurabi?
The written legal text in Mesopotamia outlining the rules for society.
What achievements were the Gupta Empire known for?
Advancements in Math and Science
What were the four achievements of the Han dynasty?
Civil Service Exam, sailing, the Silk Road, and inventions.
What was the goal of the 5 Relationships, according to Confucius?
Establish social order and stability during a time of chaos and disorder.
Filial Piety is...
the Confucian virtue of showing love and respect for one’s parents and ancestors.
What were pyramids used for in Ancient Egypt?
As religious tombs for Pharaohs, or Egyptian kings.
What was the name of the battle fought by King Ashoka that caused him to convert to Buddhism?
Battle of Kalinga
What is the name of the two rivers that flows through China?
The Huang He and the Chang Jiang
What is the name of the religious text in Hinduism?
The Vedas