18 Questions
What event marked the fall of the Roman Empire?
The destruction of Rome by the Vandals in 455 AD
What is identified as one of the causes of the fall of the Roman Empire?
The heavy taxes to maintain the extravagance of courts
Which group plundered Gaul and Spain during the decline of the Roman Empire?
Vandals
What is cited as a factor contributing to the decline of the Roman Empire?
Weakness of Praetorian Guards
Who was killed in 378 AD by the Goths, marking a significant event during the decline of the Roman Empire?
Emperor of Eastern Roman Empire
What is a notable impact of the invasion by barbarians on the provinces of the Roman Empire?
Conquest, plunder, and control by barbarians
Who founded Confucianism and what were its key principles?
Confucius; emphasized virtue, strong ethics, respect for elders and authority figures, close family ties, and practice of rituals and traditions
What were the 5 relationships emphasized in Confucianism?
- father and son, 2) elder and junior brother, 3) husband and wife, 4) friend, 5) Ruler and subject
Who was the founder of Taoism and what were the key principles of this ideology?
Laozi/ Lao Tzu; emphasized simple living, harmony with nature, kindness, tolerance, and quiet contemplation
What did Confucianism emphasize in terms of governance and social structure?
Development of bureaucracy, civil service examination, and strong organized government
How did Taoism view the concept of organizing society and controlling others?
Taoism viewed it as aggressive intervention and disagreed with it
What differentiated Confucianism from Taoism in terms of their approach to ethics and society?
Confucianism emphasized strong ethics, respect for authority, and organized government, while Taoism emphasized simple living, harmony with nature, and kindness
What are the two complementary forces of Tao that need to be balanced?
Yin and Yang
What are the two methods suggested for achieving Tao?
Meditation and Physical exercise (Kung Fu, Tai Chi)
In what year was Buddhism introduced in China?
563 BC
What did Buddhism strive to free oneself from?
Worldly desires and rituals
What belief did Buddhism hold about rebirth and Karma?
Believed in rebirth and Karma
By what year did Buddhism become the state religion in China?
500 AD
Learn about the decline of the Roman Empire due to invasions by barbarian groups like Goths, Huns, and Vandals. Explore the events of 378 AD, 410 AD, and 452 AD when these groups attacked and plundered Roman territories.
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