Ancient India and China

1. What was China’s first civilization, and what was invented during that period? p 20-22

3. What is a caste system? # p 5-8

5. Describe ancient Chinese rulers’ relationship to power. p 28

4. Why are Confucianism and Taoism considered philosophies rather than religions? p 29-31

4. Briefly describe how Buddhism was formed. What are the major texts & principles that Buddhism is founded upon? p 7-10

1. Why were India’s earliest civilizations formed alongside rivers? How were they laid out? p2-4

3. Who was at the top of the caste system and who was at the bottom? p 5-8

4. What are the two major religions that originated in India? p 7-10

6. How long did the golden age of Indian culture last, and what was invented during this time?

6. What were some of the King’s duties in ancient China? p 28

7. Monsoons occur every season in China and in parts of India. What are they? p 20

2. What mountain range separates India from other countries? p 2

4. Briefly describe how Hinduism was formed. What are the major texts & principles that Hinduism is founded upon? p 7-10

6. How long did the golden age of Indian culture last, and what was invented during this time?

3. A very important export developed during the Han dynasty. What was it? p 23

2. Why did China’s 1st civ. start near rivers? How can you connect this to Mesopotamia, Egypt, & India? p 20