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11 Cards in this Set
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According to Buddhism, what causes people's suffering?
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selfish desires |
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According to Hinduism, what causes people's suffering?
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Immoral behavior |
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What new policies did Ashoka publicize through his edicts?
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1. Righteous treatment for all his subjects2. Urges people to love righteously |
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How did wudi encourage learning? |
He founded a national university |
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What were two achievements of Shi Huangdi? |
The Great Wall and he doubled the size of China |
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How did the legalists view the role of government? |
They believed if they did something wrong they had to tell the government and be punished. All power went to the government |
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According to Buddhism, how do people attain enlightenment? |
Eightfold path (reach nirvana) |
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What is the Mandate of Heaven? |
divine right ot vote |
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What is the most important social unit in Chinese society?
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family |
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Dynastic cycle
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term used to describe the rise, fall and replacement of dynasties or empires, in China
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What geographic factors encouraged the growth of civilization in the Indus valley?
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Fertile soil-for farming
Indus River-water use |
