World History & Geography #5

the place where Buddhism originate (once part of India) in the Himalaya Mountains

basic beliefs of Buddhists that focus on ending suffering or desire by learning to control desire to reach enlightenment

eight guides to thought and conduct in the Buddhism religion to reach enlightenment

a Chinese belief system that focused on the goodness of humans, right relationships, and respect; sacred book = Analects

a trade route that connected China and Asia to Rome and Europe

The state of spiritual enlightenment for a Buddhist

the belief that in China power from the gods allowed a ruler to rule

Chinese philosophy in which people live a simple life in harmony with nature. Balancing opposites yin/yang

a ceramic made of fine clay baked at very high temperatures.

Indian ruler who adopted Buddhism and sent missionaries to Asia

A huge wall that is over 6000 miles, which was built to keep the Mongolians in the north out of China.

Sacred Writings of Buddhism

the founder of Buddhism; born in ancient India (what is now the nation of Nepal)

Religious people sent on a “mission” to spread the beliefs of a particular religion.