Knowledge 2: Early Asian Civilizations

Children Stay up late

followers are called Buddhists

"Unjust" means something IS fair

Siddhartha sat for ___ days

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

lasts 5 days

light lamps or candles that stand for goodness

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

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

Something that is holy used in worshiping religions

the color red and dragons are lucky

The most important gods are Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva

to "emerge" means to come out of

Believe in reincarnation, or being born again

spend time with family and exchange gifts

Important books or texts is the Rigveda

pop fireworks and forget grudges

To overcome something

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

the people prepare by cleaning their houses

Who does Buddhism honor?

Beneath the Himalayan mountains in Asia

providing protection or guarding against an attack

The ganges river is sacred and home of Ganga

3rd largest religion in the world

being eager means excited or looking forward to something

Many gods and goddesses

Confucius wanted to make China a better place

What is the longest river in China?

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

Confucius believed that education was not important

Siddhartha "The Enlightened One" became known as the Buddha

stands for something or a symbol of something

Lasts 2 weeks

If the table is wobbly and breaking it is durable

Which months is Diwali celebrated in?

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

world's 4th largest religion