SSWH2 Review

Guidelines Buddhists follow in order to achieve Nirvana

Buddhism began from the teachings of ____

The Great Wall was built during the Qin dynasty in order to _____

The belief that "Heaven" kept order in the universe through specially selected Zhou rulers

Main language of ancient India

Religious writings; later became part of Hindu religion

Which is considered a "golden age" of Indian culture?

System that selected people for government service based on ability and merit

In Chinese society, who was honored and obeyed as head of the family?

Main rivers of China

China gets its name from which dynasty?

Indian ruler who rejected war and became a devout Buddhist

China's longest-ruling dynasty; China's "classical age"

Main rivers of India

Philosopher- sought to improve society & achieve good gov't through an ethical code of conduct

Because purification of the soul requires many lifetimes, the Hindu religion believes in

Inscriptions on rock pillars throughout India; hoped to improve society

Indian ruler who established a highly centralized government

_____ were at the top of the caste system; _____ were at the bottom of the caste system

India's rigid, complex social and economic class division system