Ancient India and Ancient China

This is the most important language in India that was only spoken at first.

What were Aryan priests called?

This contains models for the ideal ruler and mate.

A collection of religious poems, hymns, myths, and rituals.

Under this ruler India became unified and prosperous again. Spread Hinduism through the empire.

rulers and warriors

Also called the Yellow River. It's referred to as "China's sorrow" because of its destruction.

Means "the way" and stressed living in harmony with the Dao.

What mountain range is to the west of India?

Thoughts about the Vedas that discussed sacrifices and rituals.

This name means "enlightened one" and was formerly known as Siddhartha.

Considered the first civilization in ancient India that grew along the Indus River Valley and the Sarasvati River.

The first emperor of the Han Dynasty. Was a peasant that fought in a rebel army. Well liked by the people.

This ruler converted to Buddhism and started to spread the Buddhist teachings

This religion is the largest religion in India today and has many gods.

This religion believes that if you follow the Four Noble Truths you'll reach Nirvana.

What mountain ranges were in northern India?

The belief that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled.

This is the belief you could be reborn into new forms and castes.

This is one of the world's longest literary works. It contains long passages about Hindu beliefs/practices.

Based on the teachings of Buddha and the followers follow the Four Noble Truths.

Network of routes stretching 4,000 miles across Asia to the Mediterranean Sea.

These are the ideas of Confucius where people knew their roles in society.

Heavy rainfall that came seasonally.

Laborers and non-Aryans

The first dynasty with firm evidence to support its existence.

Farmers, craftspeople, and traders

Social divisions in Aryan society

This person seized control of northern India and created a society dominated by war.

Why was the Great Wall of China built?