Ancient Civilizations Flashcard

Front

What were the names of the two empires that controlled Southeast Asia?

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Khmer Empire, Sirivijaya

Front

Which dynasty built the Great Wall of China?

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Qin dynasty

Front

The Zhou dynasty is famous for using which natural resource to create weapons and currency?

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Iron

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After the fall of the Qin dynasty, what did the Han dynasty want to emphasize in their government?

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Lowering taxes and putting Qin rules to rest.

Front

What year did the Han dynasty start?

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206 BCE

Front

When did the Indo-Aryans call their kingdom Magadha?

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321 BCE

Front

Name the ultimate goal of Buddhism that can be reached by meditation, ending suffering, and following the Eightfold Path.

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Nirvana

Front

What is the primary teaching of Buddhism that focuses on the end of suffering?

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The Four Noble Truths

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Which of the following is a key component of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism? Right Speech, Right Wealth, Right Power, Right Sacrifice

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Right Speech

Front

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

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Siddhartha Gautama