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Why did China fall?
because of isolation and eventually bureaucracy, creativity was destroyed.
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What was the Han dynasty known for?
- was considered Golden Age of China, used Confucian concepts, had an imperial-style government, was known for military prowess.
- Creativity: paper, great canals, and art.
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Who was Qin?
First emperor of China, was ruthless, big contributor to Silk Road, Terracotta Warriors buried with him.
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His teachings became known as Tao Te Ching or “The Way.” Believed nature was the best teacher and believed wu-wei/ non-action. Yin Yang.
Lao-Tzu
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What was confucious' system of the 5 relationships?
- ruler to subject
- father to son
- husband to wife
- older bro to younger bro
- friend to friend
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He believed good government was based on honesty, dependability, hard work, and loyalty. Had the system of the 5 relationships.
Confucious
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China was built on which river?
Yellow
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What were 2 technological advances from India?
- single digit numbers and 0.
- Arabic numbers come from India
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What are the 4 noble truths of Buddhism?
- Suffering is with us throughout life
- Suffering and conflict come from craving pleasure
- Nirvana comes from rooting out these desires
- Suffering ceases by observing 8 fold path
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In Hinduism, what are God's three aspects?
- Bhadavan: personal aspect
- Ishvara: Controller of the universe aspect
- Ishwar: Formless, all powerful, abstract, but has taken all forms to operate world:
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Hindu Lord Brahma:
creator
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Hindu Lord Vishnu:
Preserver
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Hindu Lord Shiva
destroyer
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main four diverse beliefs of Hinduism:
- dharma: ethics and duty
- samsara: rebirth
- Karma: right action
- moksha: liberation from cycle of samsara
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This society used oven baked bricks, had a sewage system, strong outer walls, used first known stirrup, had great public baths and reservoirs
India
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What were the 4 main castes in india brought in by the Aryans?
- Brahmans (priests)= Ayran
- Aristocrats and Warriors= Aryan
- Peasants and craftsmen= Dravidian
- Untouchables= Dravidian
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