Ancient India and China

wealthy Indian Prince that looked for meaning of life and cause of suffering. Believed people should consider others before themselves.

• Prince Siddhartha Gautama

• Pharaoh Ramses

• Ptolemy

• Vishnu

the "enlightened one", found the meaning of life in the Four Noble Truths

• The Buddha

• Pharaoh Ramses

• Ptolemy

• Shiva

the religion created by Prince Siddhartha who taught using the EightFold Path. Believed one should give up material items and live a simpler way of life.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Conficianism

religion created when the Aryan beliefs were incorporated. Believed one invisible force "Brahman" connects life.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

These are a collection religious poems, myths, and hymns that influenced Hinduism

• Vedas

• Book of the Dead

• Epic of Gilgamesh

• Sanskrit

A prince who discovered enlightenment and became known as the Buddha or the “Enlightened One.”

• Asoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Atman

A religion centered around the teachings of the Buddha

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Meditation

an endless circle of birth, death, and rebirth

• plateau

• monsoon

• reincarnation

• karma

The Maurya and Qin dynasties were known for their strong central authority. What common feature did they share?

• Decentralized government

• Strong military

• Feudal systems

• Nomadic tribes

Which empire is known for its advanced urban planning and drainage systems?

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Mughal Empire