India/China

Daoism

A religion in China which emphasizes the removal from society and to become one with nature.

Confucianism

A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society in the present world and stresses a moral code of conduct.

Joint family

family organization in which several generations share a common dwelling

Hinduism

third largest religion, after Christianity and Islam

Siddhartha Gautama

Founder of Buddhism

Monsoons

India has issues with the seasonal winds known as:

Ahimsa

Hindu belief in nonviolence and reverence for all life

Caste System

A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life

Judaism

This religion, unlike Hinduism, is monotheistic

Legalism

This theory is based on the teachings of Hanfeizi and says strength is the greatest trait of a ruler:

Wudi

This Chinese emperor expands into Tibet, Manchuria, and Korea:

Shiva

Who is the known as the destroyer in Hindu culture?

Huang River

This was known as the "River of Sorrows"

Shang

The ----------- dynasty began in 1766 B.C and lasted until 1122 B.C.

Mandate of Heaven

This is the idea of a divine right to rule and starts the Dynastic Cycle:

Zhou

The Feudal system was started in China under the ------ dynasty.

Mohandas Gandhi

The Indian leader who used nonviolent methods to seek independence from Great Britain.

Jainism

A religion that branched off from Hinduism and was founded by Mahavira; its belief is that everything has a soul, and its purpose was to cleanse the soul.

Nirvana

The state of englightenment for Buddhists.

Brahman

The term for The Univeral Soul in Hinduism.

Eightfold Path

In Buddhism, the basic rules of behavior and belief leading to an end of suffering

Varna System

Evolved into the caste system:

-Brahmin, Kshatriya (warrior), Vaishya (merchants), Shundra Peasants, and the Untouchables.

Asoka

(?-232 BCE) King of the Maurya dynasty. He ruled nearly the entire subcontinent of India. He also was instrumental in the spread of Buddhism after his conversion.

Dharma

the religious and moral duties of an individual

karma

The belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life.