Social Studies Chapter 5 6th grade
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- Why did a strong civilization develope in the Indus Valley?
- The Indus and Ganges rivers helped create excellent soil for farming.
- What characteristic of the Aryan society most contributed to the Aryan migration into India?
- their nomadic lifestyle
- Hindu's ultimate goal in life is to _______________________.
- join the soul to brahman
- Buddhist belief is ________________________.
- selfish desire causes human suffering.
- One long-lasting result of the Mauryan Empire is India was ________________________.
- the spread of Buddhism throughout Southeast Asia
- What influenced the history of ancient China the most?
- its natural barriers and resources
- How did a typical village in China change during the Shang dynasty?
- It became part of a system controlled by landowners.
- What was the main accomplishment of the Zhou dynasty?
- developing and spreading Shang culture
- Confucius did NOT believe in _________________________.
- stern and distant leadership
- This was most responsible for the stability of the Han Empire.
- the use of Confucianism as an approach to governing
- What is the mountain range in northern India that contains Mt. Everest?
- Himalayas
- What was the trade route between China and Rome called?
- Silk Road
- How did the flooding of the Indus and Granges River Valleys help the development of farming in ancient civilizations?
- They spread nutrients across the fields, helping crops to grow.
- What is the name of the religion established in India by the Aryans?
- Hinduism
- What does Ahimsa mean?
- not injuring any living thing
- The ultimate goal of a Buddist is to _______________.
- achieve Nirvana
- What religion did Asoka spread throughout Asia?
- Buddhism
- What developments during the Shang Dynasty might be considered the beginning of a central government system?
- setting up a capital city
- Which philosopher believed that order in society came from observing nature?
- Lao-Tzu
- Explain how the Great Wall of China, together with the country's geographic features, isolated China and protected it from invaders.
- The Great Wall was a barrier to invasion from the North. Mountains & ocean protected China's other borders.
- What is an Asian weather condition of moist wind and heavy rain?
- moonson
- What is a way of organizing society by levels?
- caste system
- What is the process of rebirth into another lifetime?
- reincarnation
- What is a landform called in which a huge, bowl-shaped plateau is surrounded by mountains?
- basin
- What is permission to rule; according to the Zhou, theirs had come from heaven?
- mandate
- What is a formal command called?
- edict
- What is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent?
- subcontinent
- What are Hindu exercises of the body and mind?
- yoga