Knowledge 2: Early Asian Civilizations

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3rd largest religion in the world

Something that is holy used in worshiping religions

Began in India and is the third largest religion in the world

being eager means excited or looking forward to something

followers are called Buddhists

Many gods and goddesses

Which months is Diwali celebrated in?

light lamps or candles that stand for goodness

The most important gods are Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva

Children Stay up late

Asoka was a warrior king who changed his life after being horrified about his life choices.

If the table is wobbly and breaking it is durable

What is the longest river in China?

Important books or texts is the Rigveda

Believe in reincarnation, or being born again

pop fireworks and forget grudges

The followers of Confucius wrote a book of his teachings called the _________

spend time with family and exchange gifts

Who does Buddhism honor?

Confucius believed in the ________ rule. Treat others the way you want to be treated

Be kind to others, do not cheat or steal, do not be selfish, do not harm others, train your mind to think clearly

providing protection or guarding against an attack

to "emerge" means to come out of

Siddhartha sat for ___ days

world's 4th largest religion

Confucius wanted to make China a better place

stands for something or a symbol of something

To overcome something

the color red and dragons are lucky

The ganges river is sacred and home of Ganga

Good for growing food. Has nutrients to produce and grow crops.

Beneath the Himalayan mountains in Asia

Confucius believed that education was not important

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"Unjust" means something IS fair

the people prepare by cleaning their houses

Siddhartha "The Enlightened One" became known as the Buddha