Geo of South Asia
This large mountain range forms a northern boundary between the Indian subcontinent and the rest of Asia and affects climate by blocking cold air.
Himalaya Mountains
A group or chain of islands
Archipelago
collection of religious hymns, rituals, and other texts that influenced early Hinduism
The Vedas
The first civilizations of SOUTH ASIA settled near the ____________ River.
Indus
Besides goods, what else spread along the Silk Road?
Ideas & religion
What ocean is directly to the SOUTH of India
The Indian Ocean
In Japan, why are cities crowded and farmland limited?
The interior of Japan is very mountainous.
This religion, founded in the Indian subcontinent, teaches the concepts of dharma, karma, and reincarnation.
Hinduism
What was the main purpose of the silk roads?
To trade goods between Asia, Europe, and Africa
What country is to the EAST of the Korean peninsula?
Japan
Explain briefly how the monsoon wind pattern affects agriculture in South Asia (one to two sentences).
Summer months - rainy season
Winter monsoon - dry season
Loess
social order that determined one’s place in Indian society based on family lineage, wealth, and job
Caste system
According to the Mandate of Heaven, when can a ruler lose power?
When they rule poorly or unjustly
In a dictatorship, who holds most of the power?
A small group or one leader
What country is directly to the WEST of India?
Pakistan
Why is the Yellow River called the "Mother of Chinese Civilization?"
The first human settlements of China were near the river.
What is the meaning of the name “Buddha?”
Enlightened One
The ancient Aryans migrated into SOUTH ASIA bringing religious hymns, rituals, and other texts with them. This was the foundation of which religion?
Hinduism
What body of water is to the EAST of India?
Bay of Bengal
Name the major river that supported early civilizations in northern India and is still sacred to many people today.
Ganges River
How did geography help isolate ancient China?
The mountains, deserts, and plateau closed them off from outside influences.
The following belief in Buddhism is called what?
All people suffer, suffering is caused by cravings, suffering can be avoided by letting go of cravings, and the way to end suffering is a path followed by the Buddha himself.
The 4 Noble Truths
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What is a key idea of Confucianism?
Respect for elders and family is important