Asian Civilizations Review Worksheet
Social Studies • Unit 3 Test Prep
Early Asian Civilizations Written Review
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Unit Word Bank • Vocabulary Reference
Incorporate at least 2 vocabulary terms in each answer
Key People Confucius • The Buddha • Siddhartha Gautama
Celebrations Diwali • Chinese New Year • Diyas • Rangoli • Lanterns
Geography Indus • Ganges • Huang He (Yellow) • Yangtze • Silt
Beliefs Hinduism • Buddhism • Karma • Dharma • Reincarnation
1
Who was Confucius?
Historical Figures
Sentence Starters: “Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who...” | “He taught people that respect and...”
Helpful Keywords: philosopher, teacher, ancient China, respect for elders, good behavior, harmony, Golden Rule
2
Describe either the Chinese New Year or Diwali.
My Topic: Chinese New Year Diwali
Sentence Starters: “The celebration I chose is ________, which is celebrated by...” | “During this holiday, people...”
Helpful Keywords: Festival of Lights, clay lamps (diyas), rangoli, lunar new year, red envelopes, dragon dance, family feasts
Remember: Every answer must begin with a capital letter and end with punctuation.
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Social Studies • Unit 3 Test Prep
Geography & World Religions (Questions 3 & 4)
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3
How were rivers important to the development of early Indian and early Chinese civilizations?
Geography & Life
Sentence Starters: “Rivers helped early Indian and Chinese civilizations grow because...” | “For example, floods provided fertile silt which...”
Helpful Keywords: Indus, Ganges, Huang He, Yangtze, fertile soil, silt, irrigation, farming, fresh water, trade routes
4
What is the most interesting thing you learned about Hinduism or Buddhism and why?
Focus: Hinduism Buddhism
Sentence Starters: “The most interesting thing I learned about ________ is...” | “This was fascinating to me because...”
Helpful Keywords: karma (actions), dharma (duty), reincarnation (rebirth), meditation, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, peace
Complete Sentence Self-Checklist (check each box before turning in)
Capital letter at start
Ending punctuation (. / !)
Subject & predicate (no fragments)
Used word bank terms
Great writers explain their thinking with specific evidence and reasons!
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