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World History Ch 3&4
India and China (the Religions)
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History
10th Grade
09/22/2009

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brahman
Definition
according to Aryan belief, the single spiritual power that resides in all things
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calligraphy
Definition
fancy or stylized writing
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caste
Definition
in traditional Indian soceity, unchangeable social group into which a person is born
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clan
Definition
group of families with a common ancestor
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dynastic cycle
Definition
rise and fall of Chinese dynasties according to the Mandate of Heaven
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feudalism
Definition
loosely organized system of government in which local lords governed their own lands but owed military services and other support to a greater lord
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loess
Definition
fine, windblown yellow soil
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monsoon
Definition
seasonal wind
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mystic
Definition
person who devotes their life to seeking spiritual truths
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oracle bone
Definition
bone used by priests in Shang China to predict the future
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plateau
Definition
raised area of level land
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rajah
Definition
elected warrior chief of an Aryan tribe in ancient India
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subcontinent
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large landmass that juts out from a continent
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veneration
Definition
special regard (especially for animals)
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accupuncture
Definition
medical treatment in which needles are inserted under the skin at specific points to relieve pain or treat various illnesses
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ahisma
Definition
nonviolence
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atman
Definition
an essential self (brahman)
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decimal system
Definition
system of numbers based on 10
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dharma
Definition
the religious and moral duties of an individual
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dissent
Definition
different or opposing ideas
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dowry
Definition
payment to the bridegroom or his family in an arranged marriage
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expansionism
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policy of increasing the amount of territory a government holds
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filial piety
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respect for parents
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golden age
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period of great cultural acheivement
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joint family
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family organization in which several generations share a common dwelling
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karma
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in Hindu belief, all the actions that affect a person's fate in the next life
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missionary
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someone sent on religious missions
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moksha
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in Hindu belief, the ultimate goal of existence, achieving union with brahman
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monopoly
Definition
complete control of a product or business by one person or group
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mural
Definition
large wall painting
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nirvana
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in Buddhism, union with the universe and release from the system of rebirth
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philosophy
Definition
system of ideas
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reincarnation
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the belief in the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
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sect
Definition
small religious groups
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warlord
Definition
local military ruler
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4 Noble Truths of Buddhism
Definition
1. All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow
2. The cause of suffering is the desire for things
3. The only cure for suffering is to overcome desire
4. The only way to overcome desire is to follow the Eightfold Path
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The Eightfold Path
Definition
Right views and aspirations-understanding and committing oneself
Right speech, conduct,livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and contemplation-live a moral lifee, avoiding evil words and actions
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Maurya Empire
Definition
Location: Ganges Valley
Special: Had libraries, schools, palaces, and parks
Government: well organized bureaucracy
Emperors: Chandraguptra, Maurya, Asoka
Cause of Decline: After Asoka's death, princes battled for control
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Deccan Empire
Definition
Location: Deccan Plateau
People: Dravidians and Aryans
Tamil Kingdoms: Often ruled by Queens, Rich literary history, trade is important
Religion: Hindu and Buddhist
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Gupta Dynasty
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Location: Northern India
Government: Strong central government, some power to villages
Trade/Farming: Exported cotton, pottery, and some metalware to East Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia
Arts/Learning: Paintings on temple walls, Recorded fables in sanskrit, religious schools also taught medicine, literature, and physics
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Emperor Asoka
Definition
-vegetarian
-Buddhist
-created rest stops
-planted trees
-protected animals
-peacefully united empire
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The 5 Key Relationships of Confucionism
Definition
Father> Son
Elder Brother> Younger Brother
Hunsband> Wife
Ruler> Subject
Friend <> Friend
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Confucious
Definition
-believed men were better than women
-was brutally honest
-elders are more important and deserve respect
-leaders should be well-educated and virtuous so as to lead by good example
-dedicated his life to public service
-be satisfied with your caste
-NOt a religion perse
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Daoism
Definition
Confucionism but more dominantly "Harmony with Nature"
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Shi Huangdi
Definition
-abolished feudalism in China
-created 36 military districts with appointed local official to administer them (would send inspectors and spies)
-forceed noble families to live in his capital Xianyang so as to keep an eye on them
-distributed lands of displaced nobles to peasants
-standarized weights, measure, and cart axles
-Qin coins
-uniformed Chinese writings
-repaired and extended roads and canals
-against Confucious (only books allowed medicine and agriculture)
-GREAT WALL OF CHINA
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Han Dynasty
Definition
Liu Bang (illiterate leader defeats Shi Huangdi and starts Han dynasty)
-lowered taxes
-set up Confucian scholars and advisors
Wudi: trained scholars, set up a university, improved canals and roads, set up granaries, reorganized finances by putting government monopoly on iron and salt, OPENED THE SILK ROAD
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Han Golden Age
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-texts on chemistry, zoology, botany, and astronomy
-improved calendars and time keepers
-invented seismograph
-physicians diagnosed diseases, herbal remedies, anesthetics, and accupuncture
-invented durable paper out of wood pulp
-advanced methods of ship building and created the rudder
-invented iron/bronze stirrups, fishing reels, wheelbarrows, suspension bridges, and chain pumps
-had splendid temples, palaces, and parks
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Siddhartha Gautama
Definition
the founder of Buddhism
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Laozi
Definition
founder of Daoism
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The Sacred texts of Hinduism were?
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Vedas and Upanishadas
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The late sacred texts of Buddhism?
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Tripitaka
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The sacred text of Daoism?
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The Way of Virtue
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What evidence is there that the Indus Valley civilization was advanced?
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-Cities laid out in rectangular, grid patterns
-modern plumbing
-uniform system of weights and measures
-steady supply of grain
-strong pwerful government
-uniform brick sizes
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Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?
Definition
Archaeolists still havent uncovered the names of kings or queens, tax records, literature, or accounts of famous victories
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What do the Vedas tell us about Aryan society and religion?
Definition
people were divided into groups by occupation, priests as most important
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