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Unit 2 Study Guide Flashcards

1
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What is the ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran that survives there in isolated areas and, more prosperously, in India?

A

Zoroastrianism

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What is the Greek name (from persepolis for ‘Persian City’) for the ancient city of Parsa. Capital

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Persepolis

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3
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Doing your job to the best of your ability

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Dharma

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(in Hinduism and Jainism) release from the cycle of rebirth and has to do with your karma.

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Moksha

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a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth.

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Nirvana

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Is one of the gods of Zoroastrianism

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Ahura Mazda

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a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire.

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Satrap

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A virtue of respect for one’s parents

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Filial Piety

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The belief of two opposing forces in the world like (evil and good)

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Yin and Yang

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the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.

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Karma

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The rebirth of a soul in a new body

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Reincarnation

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12
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An ancient indian dance

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Ramayana

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13
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there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods.

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Mandate of Heaven

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Why did the Persians build the Royal Road?

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facilitate rapid communication and intelligence gathering throughout the Persian Empire , the Royal Road was protected by Persian rulers and later used by the Romans. To supply the army were they always went.

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15
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What empire was tolerant of the people they conquered, built a road system and practiced Zoroasterism?

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Persian Empire

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In Hinduism, what gods are the creator, the preserver and the Destroyer?

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Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

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17
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What is considered the world’s oldest organized religion?

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Hinduism

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18
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Who founded Daoism?

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Laozi

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19
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How did the Persian Empire manage itself as it grew bigger?

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Divided the empire in provinces

20
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What type of government was used in the Persian Empire

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Impearel Bureacuacy

21
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What are the other names for the Huang He River?

A

Yellow River

22
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What philosophy believed in ancestor worship, the belief that humans are good and
a respect for elders?

A

Confucianism

23
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What were the contributions of ancient China?

A

Fireworks, paper, silk, gun powder, crossbow

24
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What empire led India through their Golden Age?

A

Gupta Empire

25
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Who was the founder of Confucianism?

A

Kong Fu Tzu

26
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What are the beliefs of Daoism?

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is a religious or philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao

27
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Which empire was Asoka part of?

A

Mauray

28
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What was the name of the rigid class system of early India?

A

Caste

29
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What emperor is credited with finishing the Great Wall of China?

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Qin Shi Huangdi

30
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What trade route linked China to the rest of the world?

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Silk Road

31
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What group was at the top of the Caste System?

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Priest

32
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What group was outside of the Caste System?

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Untouchables

33
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Which Indian Empire is known for spreading Buddhism, hospitals, veterinary clinics and
good roads?

A

Mauryan Empire

34
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What philosophy/religion is associated with the Yin and Yang symbol?

A

Buddhism

35
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What Indian civilization discovered the world was round?

A

Eratosthenes

36
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What mountain range separates India from China?

A

Himalayan

37
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What are the contributions of the Gupta Empire?

A

Earth was round and developed literature

38
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What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?

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To keep out invaders

39
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What religion believes in reincarnation, karma, the Vedas and the Upanishads?

A

Hinduism

40
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What is China’s major religion?

A

Buddhism

41
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Which Indian dynasty was the first to embrace Buddhism?

A

Mauyray

42
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What is Buddha believe caused suffering?

A

Desires

43
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Who founded Buddhism?

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Siddhartha Gautama

44
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What do Buddhists follow to achieve enlightenment?

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4 noble truths

45
Q

What is a civil service system?

A

Best qualified people to get a job

46
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How does a civil service system improve a government?

A

Gives a state of power to who deserves it

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