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a character that combines two or more pictographs to represent an idea; used in ancient Chinese script.: Ideography
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a method of training developed by the Hinds that is supposed to lead to oneness with God.: Yoga
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a popular philosophy developed in China toward the end of the Zhou dynasty that proposes human being are evil by nature and can only be brought to the correct path by harsh laws.: Legalism
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a seasonal wind pattern in southern Asia that blows warm, moist air from the southwest during the summer, bringing heavy rains, and cold, dry air from the northeast during the winter.: Monsoon
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a set of rigid categories in ancient India that determined a person's occupation and economic potential as well as their position in society.: caste system
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army that gaurds Qin Shihuangdi's tomb.: Terra Cotta army
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considered to be the greatest ruler in the history of India. After converting to Buddhism, he used Buddhism principles to rule the society. He set up hospitals, trees, and shelters.: Asoka
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created in the central anges Valley by a local prince named Candra Gupta. eventually became the dominant political force in northern India. Actively engaged in trading. Famous for temples and trade routes. Invaded by nomadic Huns.: Gupta empire
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Describe the different classes, or varnas, of the Aryan civilization.: Brahmins- teachers and priests. Kshatriyas- warriors and police. Vaisyas- merchants and farmers. Sudras- peasants and servants.
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Explain the caste system.: Every Indian was believed to be born into a caste, a social group, defined by occupation and family lineage.
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founded Buddhism. Known as Buddha and the enlightened one.: Siddhatha Gautama
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founded by Candragupta Maurya, highly centralized, first empire, was divided into provinces ruled by government officials, became a major crossroads in a trade network.: Maurya empire
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in Buddhism, ultimate reality,the end of self and a reunion with the Great World Soul.: Nirvana
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List the accomplishments of the Indian civilizations.: Charted the stars, concept of zero, and recognized that Earth is a sphere and that it rotates on an axis around the sun.
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List the technological advancements of China.: Textile manufacturing, water mils, iron casting, steel, paper, and rudder and fore-and-aft rigging.
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The First Teacher: Confucius
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What are the differences in Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism?: Confucianism intended to help and restore society. Legalism had the idea that humans were evil by nature. Daosim thought that the will of heaven was best followed through inactions so that nature was allowed to take its course.
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What are the great epics?: Ramayana and Mahabharata
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What are the important rivers in China?: Yellow and Yangtze
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What are the three chief gods of Hinduism?: Brahmin- the creator
Vishna- the preserver
Shiva- the destroyer
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What effects did geography have on the civilizations of China?: The Gobi Desert and Himalayan Mountains isolated China from outside influences and protected them from invasion.
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What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley cities had a well-organized government?: carefully structured cities
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What is the Mandate of Heaven?: Claim by Chinese kings of the Zhu Dynasty that they had direct authority from heaven to rule and keep order in the universe.
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Where did Indian civilization settle?: The Indus Valley
