China
Oracle bones are a common artifact from the...
Shang Dynasty
This ruler of the Maurya Empire converted to Buddhism after a bloody battle.
Ashoka
Part of Hindu scripture, these four sets of writings are among the oldest religious texts.
The Vedas
This philosophy advocates for clear laws and harsh punishments
Legalism
This is the main text of Confucianism.
The Analects
Famous for his harsh rule, he was the first true Emperor of China
Qin Shi Huangdi
The Gupta Empire was a time of great advances in mathematics, including decimal numbers and the concept of...
Zero
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism can be grouped together as the ____________ Religions.
Dharmic
In this philosophical system, there are Five Constant Relationships
Confucianism
Buddhism spread from India to China and beyond by means of the...
Silk Road
This dynasty began a policy of administering examinations to recruit/promote officials
Han Dynasty
He founded the Maurya Empire
Chandragupta Maurya
This term refers to the escape from the cycle of reincarnation in Hinduism
Moksha
This term refers to the principle of non-violence.
Ahimsa
Before he achieved Enlightenment, the Buddha was known as...
Siddhartha Gautama
During his lifetime, this teacher was not successful; afterward, his philosophy became extremely influential
Confucius
This refers to an arrangement of social class based on the family a person is born into
Caste system
This "Song of the Lord," a section of a longer poem, is considered a religious text by Hindus since it explains religious concepts
Bhagavad Gita
In Daoism, this concept can be translated as "inaction" or "effortless action"
Wu-wei
This term refers to a place where monks/nuns live and work
Monastery/convent
This concept refers to the relationship between a child and parent
Filial piety
These pastoralist people migrated from Central Asia into India beginning around 1500 BCE
Aryans/Indo-Aryans
In Buddhism, these explain the way to understand the nature of reality and to escape the cycle of reincarnation
Four Noble Truths
A major figure in Daoism, this teacher's true name is unknown and he may not have been a historical person
Laozi
Because this religion holds that souls are eternal and uncreated and that there is no creator god, some consider it to be nontheistic or atheistic.
Jainism