6th Grade Asia Exam Review Flashcards
What is Buddhism?
It originated in India. It’s central theories are that human life is full of suffering due to worldly desires, illnesses, death and loss of loved ones. By getting rid of desires and attachments, one can achieve the state of enlightenment and escape suffering and the circle of reincarnation.
Whose traditions do the brides in a China wedding follow?
The couple is usually married at the groom’s house. They pay their respects to the groom’s ancestors by burning incense at the family altar. Traditionally the bride wears a red dress and a red silk veil, while the groom wears a dark suit, dark shoes and red silk sash. A banquet is held after the wedding, where the couple receives gifts of money in red envelopes.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
He was instrumental in helping India win its independence from Great Britain, by using nonviolence tactics.
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. use from Mahatma Gandhi?
Marin Luther King, Jr. used the same nonviolence resistance during the U.S. Civil Rights movement.
Describe the family structure in China.
Grandparents, parents, and children.
Which area in China would be most desirable to live in?
North China Plain
In Japanese Education, what was considered the most competitive?
High school and College exams
What does Kumi mean?
Homeroom
According to the Japanese, what does the strict dress code create?
It serves to enforce unity among students.
Describe the curriculum in Japan.
It’s the same across their nation
Who usually is in charge of the education of a child in Japan?
The mother is in charge of their child’s education in Japan.
What kind of government does China have?
It has a Communist form of government.
What types of homes do people of China have?
Some people in China live in caves, in a house in the central courtyard, and in villages.
In China, what problems are caused by not drinking sanitary (clean) water?
Diarrhea, dehydration, and death.
What are teachers called in Japan?
Sensei
