Meso-America
Weighing 6-40 tons, these artifacts from Olmec culture probably represent rulers.
carved heads
Rejecting both materialism and asceticism, the Buddha counselled taking this instead.
the middle way
The ruling philosophy adopted by Shi Huang Di.
legalism
It’s what Moche culture is most known for.
realistic pottery
This contains a written record of Mohammed’s revelations.
Koran
The Aztec culture sought to give strength to the gods through this practice.
human sacrifice
Attaining this is the goal of Buddhists.
nirvana
Sima Qian is known for his contributions to this area of study.
history
Although lacking a writing system, the Inca used these to keep track of information.
quipu
The two main branches of Islam, dividing originally over the issue of succession.
Sunni and Shia
Maya astronomical knowledge is incorporated into these.
buildings/temples
This Indian ruler converted to Buddhism and embraced the principle of non-violence.
Asoka
Two major building projects undertaken by Shi Huang Di.
his own tomb, Great Wall of China
Hohokam culture was skilled in constructing this – allowing them to grow crops in the desert southwest.
In their diet, Muslims may not consume these two things.
pork and alcohol
The Aztec Empire rested upon this – not an effort to change subject cultures.
collection of tribute
Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism rejects these two things.
gods, caste system
During the Song Dynasty, this custom (painful for women) first began.
foot-binding
This culture built impressive pueblo dwellings at Chaco Canyon and cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde.
Anasazi
Ideally, Muslims are expected to do this at least once in their lifetime.
make a pilgrimage to Mecca
Chinampas, on which the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán is partially constructed, are these.
artificial islands
This dynasty brought a golden age to India, when the development of Hindu and Sanskrit literature were encouraged.
Gupta Dynasty
This reform under the Tang Dynasty involved the regular redistribution of land.
well-field reform
This American culture had a rigid social structure but also generous social services.
Inca
These are a record of the words and deeds of Mohammed, an important source of authority in Islam.
hadith