Asian history Flashcards
1
Q
- is a country in Southeast Asia that was involved in a long war with the United States from 1955 to 1975.
A
Vietnam
2
Q
- was an ancient writing system of Mesopotamia that was notable for its use of wedge-shaped characters.
A
Cuneiform
3
Q
- was a Babylonian king best known for his eponymous law code.
A
Hammurabi
4
Q
was a charioteer of Arjuna in the Mahabharata, as well as an avatar of Vishnu, a reincarnation of the Hindu
preserver god.
A
Krishna
5
Q
served as the final capital of the British Raj. The city’s landmarks include the Red Fort, which formerly contained
the Koh-i-Noor, a massive diamond.
A
New Delhi
6
Q
- This dissolution of the dynasty was preceded by a series of several uprisings and revolts, such as the Xinhai Revolution, the Dungan Revolt, and the Boxer Rebellion.
A
Qing
7
Q
- The Rebellion was a prolonged conflict between the United States and the native people of the Philippines.
A
Moro
