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In Hinduism, this is known as one’s good or bad deeds.
What is Karma?
They composed the highest caste in the caste system.
What are priests or Brahmins?
In Hinduism, one’s individual soul.
What is atman?
The Hindu goal of perfect understanding.
What is moksha?
The Aryans originated from this group of people whose migrations were traced through language.
Who were Indo- Europeans?
The goal of Buddhism to be released from suffering.
What is nirvana?
Founder of Buddhism (first and last name).
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
The statements on why suffering occurs and how to free oneself from suffering.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
The tree beneath which Buddha meditated.
What is the Bodhi tree?
Middle way of practicing right action, right meditation, right thought, right prayer, etc.
What is the Eightfold Path?
The Aryan literature (still used in Hindu culture) that is composed of prayers, spells, and meditations.
What are the Vedas?
Who united the Indian subcontinent politically for the first time?
Who was Chandragupta Maurya?
He was known for spreading Buddhism and being tolerant of diversity.
Who is Asoka?
This period of rule is considered a Golden Age in the history of India in which literature, the arts, and science flourished.
What is the Gupta Empire?
Guidebook written by Kautilya that encourages tough policies, spying, and political assassination.
What is the Arthasastra?
To increase the power of a ruler and weaken the power of the people.
What is centralization?
The belief that gods gave a dynasty approval to rule.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
He emphasized key relationships, education, and filial piety as the keys to restoring order.
Who is Confucius?
Belief in a strong government that controls ideas and uses harsh punishments for the disobedient.
What is Legalism?
Belief in living according to nature (“the Way”).
What is Daoism?
Legalist leader of the Qin Dynasty who constructed a grand tomb of terra cotta soldiers.
Who is Shi Huangdi?
This defensive structure began its construction in the Qin Dynasty.
What is the Great Wall?
Ethical philosophy implemented by the Han Dynasty.
What is Confucianism?
Reason(s) for the Qin losing the Mandate of Heaven.
What are oppressive rulers, weak leaders, high taxes, peasant rebellions?
Technological advancement(s) of the Han.
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