Unit 1 Test Review Flashcards
Hinduism
Originated in India, Guru Holyman is a teacher, and Brahmin priests(high social hierarchy), Brahma(creator) Vishnu(protector) Shiva(destroyer), holy book vedas, reach enlightenment
Buddhism
Originated in India, Siddhartha is the prophet, 4 noble truths, 8 fold path, and sutras are holy books, reach enlightenment
Confucianism
China, Confucius is prophet, analects and 5 classics are holy books, values and social organization
Judaism
Israel, Abraham is prophet, Yahweh is deity, Torah is holy book, moral behavior relationship with god
Christianity
Israel, Jesus is leader, god is deity, bible is holy book, reach salvation by following Christ.
Islam
Arabian peninsula, Muhammad is prophet, deity is Allah, Quran is holy book, self surrender of believer to the will of allah
Animism
Beliefs that plants and inanimate objects and weather have a soul
Mauryan empire
Ruled India, Asoka inherited throne and conquered regions by brutal and bloody wars, Asoka converted to Buddhism after feeling remorse towards the people he killed
Gupta empire
Chandragupta ll was the emperor at the time, had military alliances and an aggressive expansionist policy, standardized money was created during this time, silk roads allowed for trade and spread of beliefs.
Qin dynasty
Terracotta Army was significant to Shi huangdi for his after life, and killed everyone that knew of his tomb placement, Great Wall Of China China started being built by the Qin dynasty.
Han dynasty
Civil service examination system was created to test knowledge on the Confucian classics, silk roads allowed for increased trade, connected Mediterranean Sea with the east asia.
Silk Road exports
Rome: wool and linen textiles, carpets
China: silk, weapons
Middle East: silver vessels, glassware
India: slaves, furs
Southeast Asia : jewelry, woods
