Indian And Chinese Civilization Flashcards
Who were the Aryans?
The Aryans where a Indo-European speaking people who settled in India.
Who was Chandragupta Maurya?
Maurya was a warrior who took over India after Alexander the Great died and established the Mauran empire.
What is Brahman?
Brahman is the supreme god in the Hindu religion.
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
The historical founder of Buddism.
Who was Ashoka?
The grandson of Maurya who converted to Buddism reigning from 322-297 B.C and is considered the greatest ruler in the history of India.
What is the Shang Dynasty well known for?
Shang was the second Chinese dynasty. They used oracle bones for divination and were masters of casting bronze.
What was the Han dynasty well known for?
The Hans where the successors of the Qin. They adopted Confucian principles and expanded commerce via the Silk road.
Who was Confucius?
Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who taught practical principles of human behavior. The religion Confucianism was named after him.
