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Who was Julius Caesar?
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A general and a dictator of Rome, and a leader of Roman Legions during 1st c. CE
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Who was the famous general, and dictator of Rome, and leader of Roman Legions during 1st c. CE?
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Julius Ceasar.
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What did Julius Caesar accomplish in 52 BCE? Why is this significant?
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He conquered Gaul and Asia Minor which are two very profitable Roman provinces.
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Who conquered Gaul and Asia Minor in 52 BCE?
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Julius Ceasar.
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What was Julius Ceasar's victorious message?
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"Veni, Vedi, Vici"
"I came, I saw, I conquered" |
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Who had the victorious message:
"Veni, Vedi, Vici" "I came, I saw, I conquered" |
Julius Ceasar.
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What did Julius Ceasar accomplish in 45 BCE?
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He defeated Pompey in the first Roman Civil War.
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Who defeated Pompey in the first Roman Civil War?
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Julius Ceasar.
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When did Julius Ceasar become the military dictator of Rome?
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46 BCE (to 44 BCE)
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When was Ceasar assinated and by whom?
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He was assasinated on March 15th 44 BCE by the Senate (Brutus, Cassius, Cicero)
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Who was the first emperor of Rome?
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Augustus.
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Why was Augustus important?
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He was Rome's first emporer.
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Augustus was the adopted son of who?
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Julius Ceasar.
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Julius Ceasar's adopted son was who?
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Augustus.
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What did Augustus accomplish in 42 BCE?
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He defeated Brutus and Cassius in the Battle of Philippi.
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When where Brutus and Cassius defeated in the battle of Philippi and by who?
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42 BCE by Augustus.
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What did Augustus accomplish in 31 BCE?
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He defeated Antony and Cleopatra in the (naval) Battle of Actium.
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When were Antony and Cleopatra defeated in the Battle of Actium and by who?
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31 BCE by Augustus.
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Why did the Battle of Actium start?
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Antony wanted to be emporer so he teamed up with Cleopatra.
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What did Antony and Cleopatra do after the Battle of Actium?
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They commited suicide.
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Who left a legacy of art, architecture, literature, politics, and philosophy during Europe's Early Middle Ages.
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The Greeks, Romans, Franks, Goths, Anglo-Saxons, Celts, and Vikings
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What was land around the Mediterranean ideal for and why?
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Population growth
Fertile Soil+Adequate Rainfall+Sunshine= Long Growing Season |
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The Mediterranean was also ideal for...
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-Connection Societies
-trade -spread of ideas |
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What was Greek culture very important to?
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Early Mediterranean Civilizations
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Where did Alexander the Great spread Greek Civ. and philosophy?
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North Africa, Middle East, India
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Who spread Greek Civ and philosophy to North Africa, Middle East, India?
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Alexander The Great
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When did Rome conquer Greece?
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150 BCE
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What happened during 150 BCE?
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Greece was conquered by Rome
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When Rome conquered Greece what happened?
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-Rome borrowed Greek ideas and skills
-Thinkers and builders from Middle East -Trade Networks established into Middle East |
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What did Rome do after the conquered land?
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They gathered and borrowed everything they admired, thus becoming a very sophisticated+advanced civilization.
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Who were the Roman Legions?
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Very Powerful military force controlling empire.
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What language did the Romans speak?
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Latin
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Romans copied Greek _____
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architecture
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The Romans had a code of law. Why is this significant?
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We still use it today in Canada.
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What did the Roman Code of Laws say?
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It protected citizens and says everyone has the right to a fair trial.
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In terms of Literature, the Romans took from what to civilizations?
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Greece+Egypt
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When did the Shang dynasty start?
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1650 BCE
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Chinese civilization started with...
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A small kingdom formed in Northern China.
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What was the first capital of China?
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Anyang
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What was Anyang?
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The first Capital of China.
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What was Chinese civilization based on?
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The Huang He River Valley.
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Who lived in the Chinese kingdom? Who moved there?
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Upper Class. Artisans
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Where did the Chinese Upper Class live?
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Stone houses
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Who ruled each region of Early China?
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Nobles. One for each region
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What kind of a position was the noble for a region of China?
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Hereditary
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The majority of the population in china where________.
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Millet farmers.
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Where did the Chinese millet farmers live?
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The Huang He River Valley.
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What were the house that the Chinese Millet Farmers lived in like?
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Pit houses with thatch rooves.
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How did peasants live?
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They worked on their own fields and helped with public projects.
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Who worked on their own fields and helped with public projects?(China)
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Peasants
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During which dynasty was Chinese writing developed?
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The Shang
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What artistic developments did the Shang Dynasty make?
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-developed earliest Chinese writing
-developed pottery in same style today -bronze casting=valuable artifacts produced -silk making developed |
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What was the most valuable textile around the world during the Shang dynasty?
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Silk
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What were the burial practices during the Shang Dynasty?
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-Rulers were buried in deep pits with many valuable artifacts+servants
-tombs provide clues to beliefs and values |
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What were the three Social orginizations of the Shang Dynasty in China?
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Upper Class:
Artisans Peasants |
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Describe the three social levels of the Shang Dynasty.
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Upper Class: ruled as lords, and formed aristocracy in Anyang
Artisans: made money making things for upper class Peasants: farmed and contributed to public projects |
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Describe China's military durin the Shang Dynasty...
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-Bronze Weapons
-frequently defended against nomadic attacks from the North |
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When where The Shang defeated and by whom?
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They were defeated in 1027 BCE by the Zhou Kingdom from the Wei River.
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How long did the Shang dynasty last? Why was it significant
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-600 years
-1st chinese Dynasty/civilization |
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Describe the religious beliefs of the Shang.
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-polytheistic
-Di=Lord on High-good harvest, battle, and weather -dead relatives were still connected to family -living give offerings in exchange for ancestor's protection -Shang Kings=priests who can communicate with royal ancestors who have closer connection to Di |
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When did the Zhou dynasty begin?
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1027 BCE
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When did the Zhou dynasty end?
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256 BCE
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What did the Zhou rulers say about the Shang rulers?
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They lost their mandate to heaven.
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Describe the Mandate of Heaven.
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The idea that the emporer, the son of heaven, has the support of the gods as long as he rules correctly
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During the Zhou, kingdoms were divided into _______.
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Territories, each ruled by a lord.
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Describe the 3 socials levels of the Zhou.
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King-lord-peasant
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What were the lord's responsibilities during the Zhou?
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To manage land and peasants.
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Was the Shang+Zhou social systems the same or different?
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The same.
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During the Zhou, what responsibilities did peasants owe lords?
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Food, labour, military service.
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During the Zhou, what responsibilities did lords owe to kings?
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Loyalty and tribute
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Where did Zhou expand China to during their reign?
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As far east and south as the Chiang Jiang river
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What were the two classes society was divided into during the Zhou?
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Upper and lower
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During the Zhou, what were the upper and lower classes made up from?
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Upper = Kings+Lords
Lower = Peasants, Artisans, Merchants |
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What did Zhou kings also act as?
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Priests?
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What responsibilities did Zhou priests have?
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Ancestor Worship, ceremonies for agriculture.
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When Zhou conquered the Shang, they didn't know how to ______ or _______.
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Write or make bronze.
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What did the Zhou do with Shang culture?
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Adopt and develop it.
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Under the rule of the Zhou, what were launched?
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Large Scale public projects
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What large project/building did the Zhou undertake?
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A wall in the North to defend against Nomadic raids from the steppes
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What continued but changed a bit during the Zhou?
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Bronze making
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What mineral did Zhou introduce?
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Iron
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What did the Zhou use iron for?
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weapons, agricultural tools
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What improved considerably during the Zhou?
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Writing?
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WHat did Zhou also introduce the use of?
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Money
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What had taken on its modern character by the end of the Zhou?
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Chinese writing
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What were first made during the Zhou?
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The first Chinese books
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When did the Zhou lose control?
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When lords rebelled against king
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When did the king flee during the Zhou?
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770 BCE
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What did the king do when he fled in 770 BCE (Zhou)
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Made Louyang the new capital of China.
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What did the Zhou kings lose?
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Political and military control
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What did the Zhou Kings still keep during the collapse of the Zhou?
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Their role as priests
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When were the warring states period?
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481-256 BCE
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What happened during the warring states period?
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Lords fought with each other over territory.
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What were the Successes of the Zhou dynasty?
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mandat eof heaven, technilogical developments
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What were the Failures of the Zhou dynasty?
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The lords became too strong
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When was the Qin dynasty?
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256 - 202 BCE
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Who was the leader of the Qin dynasty?
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Shi Huangdi or "First Emporer"
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How did Shi Huangdi unite and create his empire?
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Military conquest, united China after 200 years of civil war.
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Describe the Government Orginization of the Qin Dynasty
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-Nobles live in capital so behaviour is monitered.
-peasants get land that belonged to nobles, but have to give labour + taxes -36 districts -Each district ruled by and appointed official |
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Describe the Philosophy + Social Orginization of the Qin dynasty
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-Code of laws developed
-Legalist -Eliminated Feudal System -Strict laws so no one could disobey -Government more important the people -Killed representatives of other philosophies (mostly daoist) |
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Describe the Technological Developments of the Zhou
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-great wall of china
-Terra cotta warriors -standardized money, measuring system, writing |
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How long is the Great Wall?
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2,200kms long
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Describe Shi Huangdi's Tomb
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-6,000 terra cotta warriors
-floor = map of China -Ceiling = stars made of jewels |
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What were the successes of the Qin dynasty?
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-Legalist society allowed for discipline and fast development
-Took power away from nobles |
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What were the failures of the Qin dynasty?
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-Too many enemies
-forced labour -prosecution -taxes |
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When was the Han Dynasty?
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206 BCE - 220 CE
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Who was the first Han emporer?
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Gaozu
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What was China's capital city during the Han dynasty?
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Chang'an
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Describe the Government Orginization + Philosophy of the Han dynasty
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-Did not restore Feudal system
-Kept centralized government system of the Qin -Confucism with some legalist -Appointed officials through birth not merit -Officials had to pass exam -Officials had to show appreciation for art, literature, and law |
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Describe the expansion of China during the Han dynasty.
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-Expanded in South + North
-Grew to include Manchuria + Korea -Expanded for into central Asia through conquest + alliances |
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Describe family life during the Han dynasty
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-Key role in society
-Several Generations would live together as family unit -Elder male had most power -Elders were respected without question and made big family decisions like marriage. |
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Describe The Economic Development through trade + technology during the Han dynasty
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-Contact with India, Middle East, Africa, Europe
-Silk Road grew China's economy -More Artisans + Merchants -More roads + Canals -Invented paper, breast-strap harness, the stern post rudder, and the magnetic compass -Chang'an = biggest city due to wealth from trade |
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Describe the Silk Road
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-A road connecting China with Europe in which silk was traded. Very dangerous due to weather, robbers
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What were the main inventions of the Han dynasty?
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-Invented paper, breast-strap harness, the stern post rudder, and the magnetic compass
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What were the successes of the Han dynasty?
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-More liked by people
-Less strict than Confucist but not slack -Increase wealth + economy through trade -Strong military -centralized gov -Nobles appointed through merit |
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What were the failures of the Han dynasty?
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-Later Emperors were less capable
-Rebellions -Natural Disasters -Factions and Imperial court undermined work of the gov. |
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When was the period of Chaos? (after Han)
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220 CE - 589 CE
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When was the Sui Dynasty?
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589 - 618 CE
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Who was the leader of the Sui dynasty?
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Wendi
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What were Wendi's roles.
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-emperor
-government official |
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Describe The Goverment Orginization and Philosophy of the Sui dynasty
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-Ruled with great cruelty, brought back rules
-Ambitious -Re-unite empire -Update Exam system |
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Describe the Economic Development Through Public Works during the Sui dynasty.
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-Repaired parts of the Great Wall
-created Grand Canal -Chang'an = largest city in the world, western cities shrank - HUGe death toll on population |
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Why was the Grand Canal significant?
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-Connects the Haung He and the Chang Jiang rivers.
-creates fertile land |
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Describe the Successes of the Sui Dynasty.
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-Grand Canal
-Exams re-introduced -Harsh work forced people to work -Re-united empire |
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Describe the failures of the Sui dynasty
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-Tried to do too much too soon
-People rebelled -Wendi was cruel |
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When was the Tang dynasty?
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618-907 CE
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Name 4 significant rulers of the Tang dynasty.
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Empress Wu
Xuanzong Gaozong (or Li Huan) Taizong |
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Taizong was one of the most ____________ emperors.
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Dynamic
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Which old empire did the Tang revive and prosper off of?
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Han
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Where did the Tang empire expand China to?
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-Afghanistan
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Which countries did the Tang force to become tributary states?
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Tibet, Korea, Vietnam
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Describe the Examination system during the Tang dynasty.
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-Improved examination systems + education
-Built schools and standardized courses - first government to provide schools -Expensive to prepare child for exam, sacrifice could pay off -Four Books, Five Classes -Testing was regular, cheating was common |
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The Tang government was the first government to provide what?
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Schools
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Describe the City Life + Class systems of the Tang dynasty.
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-Cosmopolitan
-Land given to ordinary people -People visited from all over -108 wards in Chang'an -Copied + bought from foreigners -Amount of merchants increased -Merchants werent respected because of Confucianism -More Woman's rights - Empress Wu |
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Describe Art and literature during the Tang dynasty.
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-Art Flourished
-Potters, painters, jade artists, etc -Devote to Buddhist + Daoist -Chinese Poets -By then there were millions of works of literature due to past dynasties -Art depicted everyday life no gods/leaders |
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Describe the scientific developments of the Tang dynasty.
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-Gunpowder (850 CE)
-Small Pox Vaccine -Bock Printing -Stools + Chairs |
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Describe the Successes of the Tang dynasty
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-Cosmopolitan
-Learned and bought from merchants -Aided by work of past dynasties |
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Describe the failures of the Tang dynasty.
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-One emporer fell into dream/private world and others fought for power. Military commander took over Chang'an and forced out Xuanzong. Xuanzong gave throne to son after depression. Son continued fighting and won after 8 years
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When did the Tang Dynasty end?
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907 CE
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India is one of the _______ civilizations.
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oldest
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When was India started/originated?
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2500 BCE
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How have invading groups contributed to India?
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-each invading group has added elements to India's culture, yet som Hindu traditions never change.
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Which two huge religions originated in India?
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-Buddhism
-Hinduism |
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How many official languages are in India?
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Over 20
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What is the population of India
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1.1 billion
17 % of world's |
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What is Canada's percentage of world's population?
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0.5%
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Which is the largest movie industry in the world?
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Bollywood
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What can be seen from space?
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Calcutta Slum Fires
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What is still practiced in India?
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Infanticide
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What is infanticide?
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Killing of female babies
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What kind of marriages are still common in India?
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Arranged
-learn to love your spouse |
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India is the world's largest _______
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Democracy
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What system exists in India
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The caste system
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What is the caste system?
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-strict class-based orginization for society
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What are the Modern Countries in the Indian subcontinent?
(7 including India) |
-India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka.
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Which mountains separate India from the rest of Asia? (2)
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Himalayas and Hindu Kush mountains.
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What is in the middle of India (geography) (2)
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The Deccan Plateau and the Vindhya mountains
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Describe the Deccan Plateau
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High and Dry
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Where are the Vindhya mountains and what do they do?
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Across the middl of India. Divide the Subcontinent into 2 halves
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India is a ______
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Penninsula
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Which three bodies of water surround India?
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Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean
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There are few good ________ but also few good _______ in India
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-natural Harbours, invaders by sea
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Where do invaders enter India?
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Mountain passes in the west
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The Indian subcontinent has never ____________________
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been controlled by one empire
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How tall in the India subcontinent?
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3000km
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Describe India's summer monsoon.(May to october)
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-Rising Warm Air
-Lots of rain in Bombay |
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Describe India's winter monsoon.(November to April)
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-Falling cold air
-More rain in Madras (though not too much) |
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Describe Indias Earlist Indian History
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-Indus Civilization --2500 BCE to 1500 BCE
-Earliest cities built on Indus river valley -- Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro |
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When were the ruins of Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro found?
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1921
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During Indias Earlist Indian History, What was housing like?
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-Cities built of brick
-housed large populations -had fertile soil + water for trade + irrigation, streets, private homes, public baths, shops |
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What did Early Indian civilization grow?
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Cotton
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Who were the Aryans and what were they like?
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Warlike people from west-central Asia. Fair skinned, tall. Herders and originally nomadic. Use chariots and archers.
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When did the Aryans attack and what did it lead to?
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1500 BCE - decline of Indus civilization
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How did the Indus people react to the Aryan's invasion?
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They fought then retreated south.
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What happened after the Indus people fled south?
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The became known as dravidians, and established various kingdoms in the south. Those kingdoms lasted for 1800 years.
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What happened to the Dravidians who stayed in the north?
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They were assimilated by the Aryans
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Describe the Aryan's religion.
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-polytheistic
-worshiped gods like Agni - god of fire -made offerings |
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What system did the Aryans develop?
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The caste system
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What were the four original castes?
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Priest (Brahma), Warrior (Kshatriya), Commoner (Vaishya), Slave/Non-Aryan (Sudra)
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Where did the Aryans record their original traditions?
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The Vedas
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Aryan language = __________
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Indo-European Language
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What language did the Aryan's speak?
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Sanskrit
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What language did Sanskrit develop into?
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Punjabi, Hindi
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Aryans made many __________
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Rival Kingdoms
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What protected the south from invaders?
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Geoography
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What did Alexander the Great Capture?
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What is now Pakistan + part of Indus river valley
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When did Alexander capture part of India?
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330 BCE
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Who was the first person to capture North-West India?
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Alexander the Great
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When did Alexander die after he invaded India?
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7 years later
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When and who rose to power and overthrew the ruler of Magadha?
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Chandragupta Maurya
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What is Magadha ?
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northern Hindu Kingdom
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Where did Chandragupte attack and subdue?
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All of Northern India +started Maurya Dynasty
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What was the capital city of the Maurya dynasty?
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Pataliputra
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Who was Chandragupta's grandson?
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Ashoka - greatest Mauryan ruler
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when did Ashoka live?
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273-232 BCE
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What did Ashoka nearly do.
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Unite all of India
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What made Ashoka convert to buddhism?
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Military campaign against Kalinga
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Ashoka was a ____ 1st and a _____ 2nd
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Warrior
Philosopher |
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What did Ashoka improve?
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-villages + towns, planted wells + trees
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Ashoka gave free _________
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Medical Aid
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During Ashoka's rule, people were ___________
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Kind to Each other
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Ashoka supported the spread of ____________
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Buddhism
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Ashoka made _________ which are liek Buddhist laws
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Ashoka's pillars
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Ashoka becam a _______
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monk
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When did Ashoka die and what happened as a result?
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185 BCE adn empire collapsed.
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When was the Gupta Empire?
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320 - 550 CE
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Who was the Gupta empire formed by?
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Chandragupta II
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Why did Chandragupta II for the Gupta empire?
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he wanted to re-create the Mauryan empire
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Where did Chandragupta II rule?
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Northern India
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Describe the Gupta Empire's economy
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-Economy based on agriculture village life
-takes = 12 % of value of you cattle and water (if land was irrigated) -temples funded by offerings and fees -cotton trade, spices -- Arabia + China |
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What was the oldest and most dominant religion of India?
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Hinduism
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Where did Hinduism come from and who influenced it?
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No know founder, came with Aryans, influenced by Dravidians
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What is Dharma?
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Duty or Way of life
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What were the holy books of Hinduism
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The Vedas and Upanishads
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Brahma =
Vishnu = Shiva = Ganesha = |
creator
preserver destroyer remoemove obstacles + learning |
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What is Atman
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the soul
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In Hinduism you try to achieve ______ which is freedom of the soul
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Moksha
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What is someone who has acheived their Moksha called?
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Yogi
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Name two Hindu holidays
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Divali - festivals of lights
Holi - partying + mischief |
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What are the 5 caste System principals
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Ritual Pollution - someone of a lower caste can't touch you or your stuff
Commensality = Eat with your own caste Marriage = Only marry within your caste Hereditary Occupation = do same job as your parents Economic Links = each caste's designated job fills a role in society |
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When did Jainism begin? WHERE?
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6th c. BCE. NorthEastern India
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jainism has been handed down through __ successive saints
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24
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jains believe soul can be ____________________
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reborn in body of another living thing
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Jains worship ______ but don't have ________
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Gods, castes
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A Jain's actions ultimatley lead to ______
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Nirvana of "Nothingness"
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When was Buddhism founded?
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2500 Years ago (500 BCE) in India
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WHat are The 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism.
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1) There is suffering. Nothing is permanent. Everything changes, include the self. The self is an illusion.
2)Suffering is caused by desire 3)Suffering can be eliminated when desire + selfishness are 4)The Eightfold Path -Right understanding, speech, determination, conduct, living, effort, meditation, peace of mind, can eliminate desire + selfishness |
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When did Sikhism begin?
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16th c. CE
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Who founded Sikhism
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Guru Nanak
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Sikhs opposed the _________
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caste system
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Sikhs are __________
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monotheistic
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Sikhs were persecuted by _________
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Mughals
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Sikhs wear ______,______,_______
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turban, bracelets, swords
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Sikhs conquered most of the ______ by 18th c. CE
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Punjab
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Who organized the Sikhs into effective fighting force?
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Govind Singh
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