Ancient India
This rigid social structure divided people by birth
Caste system
The “Yellow River.”
Huang He
Founder of Buddhism.
Siddhartha Gautama
Empire ruled by Asoka.
Mauryan Empire
River central to Egyptian civilization.
Nile
Aryans entered India through these mountain passes.
Aryans entered India through these mountain passes.
Chinese rulers claimed this divine approval to rule.
Mandate of Heaven
The ultimate goal of Buddhism.
Nirvana
Golden Age empire of India.
Gupta Empire
The Tigris and Euphrates are located here.
Mesopotamia
This Indus Valley city was one of the earliest urban centers
Mohenjo-Daro
Government officials had to pass this exam.
Civil service exam
Religion that includes reincarnation, karma, and caste.
Hinduism
This Indian empire is known as the “Golden Age” because of advances in math, science, and literature.
Gupta Empire
River tied to the Indus Valley Civilization.
Indus River
Sacred Hindu writings
Vedas and Upanishads
This belief system focused on harmony with nature and balance symbolized by Yin and Yang.
Taoism
Confucius taught respect for these people
Elders
This emperor unified China, standardized currency and writing, and began construction of the Great Wall.
Qin Shi Huangdi
The Yangtze River is located in this country.
China
After the Battle of Kalinga, this Mauryan ruler converted to Buddhism.
Asoka
China traded silk, paper, and porcelain along this famous route.
Silk Road
This book contains the teachings of Confucius.
Analects
A series of rulers from the same family.
Dynasty
Mountain range that protected India from invasion.
Himalayas