Big Unit Test Flashcards
Explain the four noble truths.
A belief that all life is suffering and the solution is to end all desire.
If you followed the eightfold path, what would you achieve?
Nirvana.
What is Nirvana?
The state of perfect piece and harmony.
Explain Siddhartha Guatama.
He was born into a wealthy family but rejected all possessions and chooses to focus on the roots of suffering.
Who was Asoka related to?
He was Chandragupta’s grandson.
What was Asoka responsible for?
The death of 100,000 people during the battle of Kalinga.
What happened after Asoka killed people?
He decided to reject violence and become Buddhist.
What did Asoka do with Buddhism?
He spread it to Asia and throughout the world.
What did Asoka create?
Asokan pillars that represented Buddhism.
When can Buddhists reach enlightenment?
Any time during their lifetime.
What do Hinduists believe about enlightenment?
That it takes many lifetimes to achieve peace with Brahma (enlightenment).
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common Era
What does CE stand for?
Common Era
What century is 576 BCE
6th century
What were some of the Indus River Valley Declines?
Invaders from the North
River Floods
Earthquakes
Who was Chandragupta?
A conquerer and a killer
What is a Dowry?
A financial payment to the groom from the bride’s family.
What is Confucianism?
An ethical system originated by Confucious that outlined social order and political behavior.
Confucious believed that harmony resulted when?
People accepted their place in society.
Who could take the civil service exam?
Any male.
What happened if you did well on the Civil Service Exam?
You were brought to the emperor’s court, got paid well, and were considered a genius.
True or False the exam still happens today?
True
List two places the silk road connects
China and Europe
What is the silk road?
A national road and trading system.
What did Shi Huangdi do to ensure stability?
He outlawed and burned many books.
What did Shi Huangdi use to consolidate power?
He used legalism by creating laws that would keep him in power.
What is legalism?
Strict following of the law.
What did Shi Huangdi accomplish?
He built various sections of the great wall.
What was the purpose of the great wall?
To protect china from the Huns and other invaders.
What did Shi Huangdi try to do so he can live forever?
Drink Mercury
What is the mandate of heaven?
The idea that a leaders power comes from a higher, more divine power.
What is an example of the mandate of heaven?
God chose our president, not the people.
Who ruled the Qin dynasty?
Shi Huangdi