Unit 2 Ancient India & China Test Study Guide

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, religions, dynasties, and terms from the Unit 2 Ancient India & China Test Study Guide.

Indus Valley civilization

An ancient Indian civilization noted for its major achievements and the geographic influences on its development.

Caste system

A social structure in ancient India that affected Indian society.

Dharma

An important concept in Hinduism, studied alongside karma and reincarnation in ancient India.

Karma

A key concept in Hinduism, evaluated for its importance alongside dharma and reincarnation in ancient India.

Reincarnation

A major concept in Hinduism, examined alongside dharma and karma in ancient India.

Four Noble Truths

The core set of truths associated with Buddhism in ancient India.

Hinduism

An ancient Indian religious tradition characterized by dharma, karma, and reincarnation, compared and contrasted with Buddhism.

Buddhism

An ancient Indian religion featuring the Four Noble Truths, compared and contrasted with Hinduism.

Gupta Empire

An empire in ancient India recognized for its major historical achievements.

Mandate of Heaven

A concept in ancient Chinese civilization studied in relation to the development and governance of China.

Confucianism

An ancient Chinese school of thought defined by its main teachings and contrasted with Daoism.

Daoism

An ancient Chinese philosophy that differs from Confucianism.

Legalism

An ancient Chinese philosophy that influenced the Chinese government.

Qin dynasty

An ancient Chinese dynasty studied alongside the Han dynasty for its important achievements.

Han dynasty

An ancient Chinese dynasty studied alongside the Qin dynasty for its important achievements.

Silk Road

An important network or route associated with ancient Chinese civilization.