Which belief system is mostly closely associated with reincarnation?

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?

Under this system, people study their whole life to take a three day exam that determined what jobs they would be able to have...

Where was the Silk Road located?

Which Empire was larger: Mauryan or Gupta?

Which Empire had achievements including the decimal system, concept of zero, and vaccinations?

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

What is the dynastic cycle?

Which Confucian principle is reflected in this statement?

What are the historical circumstances that led to Confucianism?

Which belief system focuses heavily on morals, respect, and education?

What is Legalism?

Which belief system is most closely associated with this statement?

If people fear the government, they will never violate the laws.

What is a major difference between Confucianism and Legalism?

What can you do to get a good grade on this quiz?

the belief in multiple gods is

what do the four civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China) all have in common?

Children should respect their parents is a belief held by which philosophy?

This philosopher's ideas were written in a book called the Way of the Dao.

The goal of the religion is to reach Brahman (oneness with the universe).

The pain, poverty, and sorrow that afflict human beings are caused by their attachment to things of this world. Once people let go of their worldly cares, pain and sorrow can be forgotten. This is a characteristic of which religion?

______________ is the belief that the individual soul is reborn in a different form after death.

The __________ is a critical part of the Dynastic Cycle in ancient China. New rulers use it to give their new dynasty legitimacy (AKA the reason for their rule).

Emperor _______ was the first emporer of China, the founder of the short lived Qin Dynasty, made legalism the state philosophy during his real, and introduced a road/money system.

Why was Emperor Wudi so important to the Han Dynasty in China?

Chinese civilization developed around which two rivers?

The best way to change your caste for the next life is to fulfill your ________ so that you receive good ________.

This caste is not a part of Brahma's body, they only are allowed to do jobs deemed filthy or menial by Indian society. Also considered to be dirty/unpure by some other castes.

This empire is credited with unifying large parts of India.

Considered the greatest ruler in the history of India

This ruler of the Mauryan empire converted to Buddhism and helped Buddhism grow into a world religion.

Why was the Silk Road so important to world history?

What does the caste system developed in Ancient India force people to do

Hinduism promotes the belief in

What is reincarnation

Who was Siddharth Gautama

Buddhists believe that following this leads Nirvana

Which of the item was not something traded along the Silk Road

What was the original purpose of the Great Wall?

If you were in India what direction would you travel to get to China?

In what river valley did the ancient cities of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa form?

If you were in China what direction would you travel to get to Japan?

Why was the Huang He so important to the survival of the ancient Chinese?

Chinese history began in which river valley in China?

in China power was passed from father to son for generation to generation - what are these ruling families called?

Which Chinese philosophy taught a code of politeness?

emperors had God’s authority to rule as long as they were just (fair and good) - in China this was known as

What is preventing us from knowing more about the Ancient Indus Civilization?

Which Chinese philosophy teaches harmony with nature?

One of the most remarkable parts of the cities in the Ancient Indus Valley is the fact that they had

What is the division of India society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation?

    A large landmass that is smaller than a continent and separated by physical features is called a

A great accomplishment of the Chinese was

What path of travel brought goods, services, and people across China?

      The ancient Chinese practice of using needles to relieve stress and pain is called

   The world’s highest mountains are the

       Ancient India’s most influential language was

       A state of perfect peace is called

   A person that is part of the upper class of society.

     India’s fascination with astronomy led to this discovery

     The rains brought about by the ________ both helped and hurt the farmers.

This man taught that suffering is caused by wanting what you don’t have, so you need to overcome your desires.

Siddhartha Gautama believed that the way to find peace was through

       The belief that the Chinese emperor had a divine right to rule was called the

        The ancient Chinese belief that emphasizes harmony with nature is

       The ancient Chinese belief that children should respect and care for their parents is called

   The first dynasty was

  _______________ introduced the idea that harsh punishments were needed because people were basically evil.

       The Shang worshipped many gods and used these to help them see the future.

      Hindus believe that the soul is born many times. This is called

Where is India located?