| A | B |
| Asoka | Spread Buddhism from India to China |
| Siddhartha Gautama | The founder of Buddhism |
| Nirvana | An enlightened state of mind free of negativity |
| 4 Noble Truths | These truths state that people can end their own suffering by following the eightfold path. |
| Eightfold Path | Steps to enlightenment that will end suffering (right mind, etc.) |
| China | Buddhism is the main religion here. |
| Great Wall of China | Built to keep northern invaders out |
| Dynasty | A long line of rulers from the same family |
| Silk Road | Enhanced trade between cultures |
| Mandate of Heaven | Chinese leaders could rule as long as they were just. |