If you discovered a cure for a disease or the secret to living a happy life, you would share it to help others and spread happiness. You would share the knowledge widely so that as many people as possible could benefit.
Kublai Khan became the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire in 1260 and successfully conquered all of China by 1271, establishing the Yuan Dynasty. He gradually adopted Chinese political ideas and built a strong central government, becoming an absolute ruler. As leader, Kublai Khan displayed characteristics of a fearless and powerful leader, leaving a significant impact on both the Mongol Empire and China through his conquests and reforms.
The document provides information about the basic beliefs of Islam. It states that Muslims have six main beliefs: 1) Belief in Allah as the one and only God, 2) Belief in angels, 3) Belief in the holy books, 4) Belief in the Prophets, 5) Belief in the Day of Judgement, and 6) Belief in Predestination. It explains that Muhammad is considered the final prophet and that the Qur'an is the Muslim holy book which Muslims believe contains the word of God.
The Maya civilization developed highly advanced systems of agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, and architecture. Maya farmers grew corn and other crops in fields surrounding towering cities. During religious ceremonies, the narrator watches the king and priests preside from the top of a tall pyramid, wearing colorful feathers and gold, as thousands gather below to honor the gods. The ceremonies make the narrator feel connected to Maya traditions and spiritual beliefs.
A farmer in northern China sees thousands of armed horsemen riding toward him on the horizon. He realizes with fear that the dreaded Mongols have come. The document provides context about the Mongols led by Genghis Khan conquering and uniting tribes across northern China and beyond to form a vast empire in the early 13th century.
You are a servant in the court of a powerful Muslim ruler. Your comfortable life is about to change as your master has been ordered to lead a dangerous expedition to explore unknown lands. He can only take a few servants and has given you a choice to join the perilous journey across seas and deserts or stay home safely.
The villagers must provide corn and dig gold for the powerful Aztec emperor each year. Pale, bearded strangers arrive by sea and ask the villagers for help to overthrow the emperor. The villagers must decide whether to help the strangers or not.
The griots were storytellers in ancient Ghana who would tell stories to villagers gathered around a central fire after dinner. There was no written language so stories kept their history and culture alive. Only one official griot existed per village, and their sole job was to tell stories, which could include stories of gods and goddesses, wars, heroes, kings, and fictional tales. One such story still popular in Africa today is about Anansi the spider. The passage then discusses listening to modern griot storytellers and examining African proverbs and their meanings.
Kublai Khan became the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire in 1260 and successfully conquered all of China by 1271, establishing the Yuan Dynasty. He gradually adopted Chinese political ideas and built a strong central government, becoming an absolute ruler. As leader, Kublai Khan displayed characteristics of a fearless and powerful leader, leaving a significant impact on both the Mongol Empire and China through his conquests and reforms.
The document provides information about the basic beliefs of Islam. It states that Muslims have six main beliefs: 1) Belief in Allah as the one and only God, 2) Belief in angels, 3) Belief in the holy books, 4) Belief in the Prophets, 5) Belief in the Day of Judgement, and 6) Belief in Predestination. It explains that Muhammad is considered the final prophet and that the Qur'an is the Muslim holy book which Muslims believe contains the word of God.
The Maya civilization developed highly advanced systems of agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, and architecture. Maya farmers grew corn and other crops in fields surrounding towering cities. During religious ceremonies, the narrator watches the king and priests preside from the top of a tall pyramid, wearing colorful feathers and gold, as thousands gather below to honor the gods. The ceremonies make the narrator feel connected to Maya traditions and spiritual beliefs.
A farmer in northern China sees thousands of armed horsemen riding toward him on the horizon. He realizes with fear that the dreaded Mongols have come. The document provides context about the Mongols led by Genghis Khan conquering and uniting tribes across northern China and beyond to form a vast empire in the early 13th century.
You are a servant in the court of a powerful Muslim ruler. Your comfortable life is about to change as your master has been ordered to lead a dangerous expedition to explore unknown lands. He can only take a few servants and has given you a choice to join the perilous journey across seas and deserts or stay home safely.
The villagers must provide corn and dig gold for the powerful Aztec emperor each year. Pale, bearded strangers arrive by sea and ask the villagers for help to overthrow the emperor. The villagers must decide whether to help the strangers or not.
The griots were storytellers in ancient Ghana who would tell stories to villagers gathered around a central fire after dinner. There was no written language so stories kept their history and culture alive. Only one official griot existed per village, and their sole job was to tell stories, which could include stories of gods and goddesses, wars, heroes, kings, and fictional tales. One such story still popular in Africa today is about Anansi the spider. The passage then discusses listening to modern griot storytellers and examining African proverbs and their meanings.
If Collierville was located in a desert, life would be different in three ways:
1. Water sources around the Arabian Peninsula like the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers could be identified and questions about the hot, dry climate could be created.
2. People would adapt to the desert environment like nomadic Bedouins who move to find water and pasture.
3. Physical features like deserts and oases that contain water would affect where people live and travel.
Buddhism began in India 2500 years ago and is now followed by over 300 million people worldwide. It is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who achieved enlightenment and became known as the Buddha. The Buddha taught that life involves suffering, but one can achieve nirvana and escape the cycle of rebirth by following the Eightfold Path of right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. Buddhism spread across Asia and has various schools such as Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, and Zen. It is a non-theistic tradition focused on wisdom, meditation, and escaping suffering.
The document provides a map of Arabia and discusses features of Arabia that gave Muslim merchants easy access to many parts of the region. Key geographical features of the Arabian Peninsula, such as its central location between three continents and access to major sea routes, allowed Muslim merchants to establish extensive trade networks across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Merchant cities like Mecca served as hubs connecting different trade routes and facilitating the exchange of goods from places as far as China and India. This enabled the spread of Muslim influence through commercial interactions.
- Early Japan was ruled by clan chiefs who were believed to be descended from nature spirits called kami. The chief held both political and religious power.
- Kami refer to spirits or forces in Shintoism, the native religion of Japan, and can represent elements of nature or landscapes. There are believed to be millions of kami.
- Shintoism incorporates beliefs in kami and nature worship and emphasizes traditions, family, cleanliness, and festivals honoring kami and ancestors. Shinto shrines feature torii gates and origami is used in worship.
Buddhism spread in China for both political and social reasons according to Confucian teachings. Politically, an oppressive government was seen as more threatening than a tiger, so Buddhism provided an alternative philosophy. Socially, Confucianism emphasized proper behavior and ethics in relationships, with a focus on respecting family and older generations to produce social order. Confucius taught that educating the people and leading through virtue rather than punishment would help society function better.
This document provides an overview of five major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It describes the origins, founders, core beliefs, sacred texts, and practices of each religion. For Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism, it highlights concepts like Brahman, the Four Noble Truths, and the Torah. It also includes maps showing the historical and current geographical distributions of each faith.
1. During the Song dynasty, Chinese farmers fed nearly 100 million people through innovations like importing fast-ripening rice and allowing two crops per season. This fueled population growth.
2. Trade within China and abroad made the country richer, as cities grew and goods were shipped on rivers and barges. Merchants traded food from farms and other goods like cotton, tea, and processed textiles.
3. Scientific and technological advances included adopting algebra and the concept of zero in mathematics, inventing movable type printing, and developing gunpowder. These contributed to cultural and economic growth during this period.
Hinduism was established in India in 1500 BCE, featuring texts like the Vedas and a caste system. The Upanishads taught concepts like samsara, karma, and moksha. Siddhartha Gautama was born in 480 BCE and discovered suffering through encountering old age, disease, and death. He attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, spreading his teachings of the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path through India and Asia. Buddhism is considered both a philosophy and religion by some definitions and focuses on meditation, wisdom, and compassion rather than faith or gods.
Buddhism originated from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, in ancient India. The core beliefs of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths about suffering and its cessation, and the Eightfold Path to end suffering. Buddhists seek enlightenment and liberation from suffering by following the Eightfold Path of right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. The ultimate goal is to achieve Nirvana, escaping the cycle of rebirth and suffering.
Buddhism originated in India over 2,500 years ago and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama. The religion's core beliefs are the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which provide guidance for followers to end suffering by eliminating desire and reaching a state of nirvana. Buddhism spread from India and now has over 376 million followers worldwide, with most Buddhists living in countries like Thailand, China, Japan, and Sri Lanka. Key concepts include reincarnation, karma, and rejection of the caste system and gods.
Sikhism began in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia under the leadership of Guru Nanak. It was established as a monotheistic faith that rejected religious sectarianism and caste divisions and preached equality. Over subsequent centuries, Sikhism incorporated aspects of both Hindu and Islamic traditions but also challenged certain practices. Persecution by Mughal rulers led the 10th Guru to transform Sikhs into a militant brotherhood called the Khalsa in the late 17th century. This unified and strengthened the Sikh identity and community. By the early 19th century, the Sikhs had established an independent kingdom before it fell to British annexation in the 1850s. Sikh
Sufism is a mystical Islamic tradition that emphasizes divine love and a direct personal experience of God. In medieval India, Sufism was introduced through Persian influence beginning in the 8th century. Sufi mystics like the Chishti order established communities centered around spiritual masters and shrines. The Chishti order, beginning in the 13th century under figures like Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti and Nizamuddin Auliya, helped spread Sufism and Islam in India through an emphasis on tolerance, love, and harmony with local beliefs. The order established prominent shrines in Ajmer and Delhi that remain important pilgrimage sites today.
Spread of buddhism in asia.pptx the final 23john_axes1992
Buddhism began in northern India around 560 BCE when Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, achieved enlightenment and became the Buddha. Buddhism spread peacefully throughout Asia in various ways without forcing conversion. The two main branches are Theravada Buddhism, dominant in Southeast Asia, and Mahayana Buddhism, dominant in East Asia. Theravada emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and anatman while Mahayana believes in emptiness and collective enlightenment. Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE and was also practiced in Afghanistan until fading with the arrival of Islam in the 7th century.
Zoroastrianism was a classical Persian belief system founded by Zoroaster, who preached a message of moral reform during an age of materialism. The religion's primary sacred text is the Avesta, which includes hymns and prayers written by Zoroaster. Zoroastrianism believes in monotheism and supremacy of the wise lord Ahura Mazda over all other gods. It also believes in dualism where the universe and human soul are a battlefield between Ahura Mazda and the evil spirit Angra Mainyu, and humans must choose which side they support. The religion influenced concepts in later faiths such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The document discusses several major trade routes that connected different regions of Afro-Eurasia, including the Silk Road, Trans-Saharan routes, and Indian Ocean trade networks. It describes how these routes facilitated the spread of economic activity, religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity, and diseases such as bubonic plague. Key commodities traded along the routes included silk, spices, tea, horses, and various agricultural and industrial goods. The routes also contributed to the transmission of ideas as merchants introduced new languages, cultural practices, and religions to places along the way.
Christianity has a long history in India, dating back to 52AD when St. Thomas first brought Christianity to the southern state of Kerala. It remained small until the arrival of European missionaries in the 15th-16th centuries. While Christianity remains a minority religion in India making up only 2-4% of the population, the Christian community has made significant contributions to education, social justice, and interfaith dialogue. However, Christians have also faced increasing persecution in recent decades from Hindu nationalist groups accusing them of forced conversions. Overall Christianity has deep roots in India but continues to face challenges of intolerance.
Judaism and Christianity emerged from a shared tradition but diverged over time. Judaism's sacred texts like the Torah were compiled gradually but convey ideals of monotheism and a promised homeland. Christianity developed from Judaism, with Jesus challenging Jewish traditions and predicting God's coming kingdom. His followers saw him as the messiah and the religion grew rapidly under figures like Paul, though it faced persecution before Constantine legalized it in 313 CE. The church eventually split between Western and Eastern branches.
Buddhism
Founder, Principles, Practices & Festival
The founder of Buddhism is
Siddhartha Gautama
Buddha’s teachings are known as “dharma.” He taught that wisdom, kindness, patience, generosity and compassion were important virtues. vesak day
This document provides an overview of Buddhism, including its founder Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, teachings such as the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path, concepts like karma and rebirth, symbols, followers, and places of worship. Key facts are that Buddhism has over 350 million followers worldwide, teaches that life involves suffering and there is a path to end it through moral behavior and wisdom, and has influenced many cultures across Asia.
- A group of local people in one of Rome's provinces refuses to participate in Roman rituals and holidays, saying it violates their religious beliefs, while otherwise remaining peaceful. Some Roman soldiers see this group as a potential threat.
- The document discusses the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire and the persecution of Christians by Roman authorities for roughly 300 years. It then outlines the conversion of Emperor Constantine to Christianity and his efforts to legalize and promote the religion.
- The Roman Empire was divided into Western and Eastern sections with Constantinople as the new capital of the Eastern Byzantine Empire, which continued Roman traditions and controlled major trade routes.
This document provides a guide for travelers visiting Tibet, discussing important context about the political situation and human rights issues. It notes that pictures of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the Panchen Lama identified by the Dalai Lama, are banned, while those of the Chinese government's appointed Panchen Lama are mandatory. The guide aims to help travelers understand Tibet's situation and share their experiences to support the Tibetan cause. It recommends being informed of conditions to observe realities for Tibetans under Chinese rule.
Buddhism originated in India around 490-480 BC when Siddhartha Gautama founded it. It spread from India to other countries like Sri Lanka, China, and Japan through trade routes. Buddhism declined in India as Islam and Hinduism rose, while it grew popular in China as people sought to escape suffering during a period of war. A fusion of Buddhism and the local Shinto religion formed Zen Buddhism in Japan.
If Collierville was located in a desert, life would be different in three ways:
1. Water sources around the Arabian Peninsula like the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers could be identified and questions about the hot, dry climate could be created.
2. People would adapt to the desert environment like nomadic Bedouins who move to find water and pasture.
3. Physical features like deserts and oases that contain water would affect where people live and travel.
Buddhism began in India 2500 years ago and is now followed by over 300 million people worldwide. It is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who achieved enlightenment and became known as the Buddha. The Buddha taught that life involves suffering, but one can achieve nirvana and escape the cycle of rebirth by following the Eightfold Path of right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. Buddhism spread across Asia and has various schools such as Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, and Zen. It is a non-theistic tradition focused on wisdom, meditation, and escaping suffering.
The document provides a map of Arabia and discusses features of Arabia that gave Muslim merchants easy access to many parts of the region. Key geographical features of the Arabian Peninsula, such as its central location between three continents and access to major sea routes, allowed Muslim merchants to establish extensive trade networks across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Merchant cities like Mecca served as hubs connecting different trade routes and facilitating the exchange of goods from places as far as China and India. This enabled the spread of Muslim influence through commercial interactions.
- Early Japan was ruled by clan chiefs who were believed to be descended from nature spirits called kami. The chief held both political and religious power.
- Kami refer to spirits or forces in Shintoism, the native religion of Japan, and can represent elements of nature or landscapes. There are believed to be millions of kami.
- Shintoism incorporates beliefs in kami and nature worship and emphasizes traditions, family, cleanliness, and festivals honoring kami and ancestors. Shinto shrines feature torii gates and origami is used in worship.
Buddhism spread in China for both political and social reasons according to Confucian teachings. Politically, an oppressive government was seen as more threatening than a tiger, so Buddhism provided an alternative philosophy. Socially, Confucianism emphasized proper behavior and ethics in relationships, with a focus on respecting family and older generations to produce social order. Confucius taught that educating the people and leading through virtue rather than punishment would help society function better.
This document provides an overview of five major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It describes the origins, founders, core beliefs, sacred texts, and practices of each religion. For Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism, it highlights concepts like Brahman, the Four Noble Truths, and the Torah. It also includes maps showing the historical and current geographical distributions of each faith.
1. During the Song dynasty, Chinese farmers fed nearly 100 million people through innovations like importing fast-ripening rice and allowing two crops per season. This fueled population growth.
2. Trade within China and abroad made the country richer, as cities grew and goods were shipped on rivers and barges. Merchants traded food from farms and other goods like cotton, tea, and processed textiles.
3. Scientific and technological advances included adopting algebra and the concept of zero in mathematics, inventing movable type printing, and developing gunpowder. These contributed to cultural and economic growth during this period.
Hinduism was established in India in 1500 BCE, featuring texts like the Vedas and a caste system. The Upanishads taught concepts like samsara, karma, and moksha. Siddhartha Gautama was born in 480 BCE and discovered suffering through encountering old age, disease, and death. He attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, spreading his teachings of the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path through India and Asia. Buddhism is considered both a philosophy and religion by some definitions and focuses on meditation, wisdom, and compassion rather than faith or gods.
Buddhism originated from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, in ancient India. The core beliefs of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths about suffering and its cessation, and the Eightfold Path to end suffering. Buddhists seek enlightenment and liberation from suffering by following the Eightfold Path of right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. The ultimate goal is to achieve Nirvana, escaping the cycle of rebirth and suffering.
Buddhism originated in India over 2,500 years ago and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama. The religion's core beliefs are the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which provide guidance for followers to end suffering by eliminating desire and reaching a state of nirvana. Buddhism spread from India and now has over 376 million followers worldwide, with most Buddhists living in countries like Thailand, China, Japan, and Sri Lanka. Key concepts include reincarnation, karma, and rejection of the caste system and gods.
Sikhism began in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia under the leadership of Guru Nanak. It was established as a monotheistic faith that rejected religious sectarianism and caste divisions and preached equality. Over subsequent centuries, Sikhism incorporated aspects of both Hindu and Islamic traditions but also challenged certain practices. Persecution by Mughal rulers led the 10th Guru to transform Sikhs into a militant brotherhood called the Khalsa in the late 17th century. This unified and strengthened the Sikh identity and community. By the early 19th century, the Sikhs had established an independent kingdom before it fell to British annexation in the 1850s. Sikh
Sufism is a mystical Islamic tradition that emphasizes divine love and a direct personal experience of God. In medieval India, Sufism was introduced through Persian influence beginning in the 8th century. Sufi mystics like the Chishti order established communities centered around spiritual masters and shrines. The Chishti order, beginning in the 13th century under figures like Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti and Nizamuddin Auliya, helped spread Sufism and Islam in India through an emphasis on tolerance, love, and harmony with local beliefs. The order established prominent shrines in Ajmer and Delhi that remain important pilgrimage sites today.
Spread of buddhism in asia.pptx the final 23john_axes1992
Buddhism began in northern India around 560 BCE when Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, achieved enlightenment and became the Buddha. Buddhism spread peacefully throughout Asia in various ways without forcing conversion. The two main branches are Theravada Buddhism, dominant in Southeast Asia, and Mahayana Buddhism, dominant in East Asia. Theravada emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and anatman while Mahayana believes in emptiness and collective enlightenment. Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE and was also practiced in Afghanistan until fading with the arrival of Islam in the 7th century.
Zoroastrianism was a classical Persian belief system founded by Zoroaster, who preached a message of moral reform during an age of materialism. The religion's primary sacred text is the Avesta, which includes hymns and prayers written by Zoroaster. Zoroastrianism believes in monotheism and supremacy of the wise lord Ahura Mazda over all other gods. It also believes in dualism where the universe and human soul are a battlefield between Ahura Mazda and the evil spirit Angra Mainyu, and humans must choose which side they support. The religion influenced concepts in later faiths such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The document discusses several major trade routes that connected different regions of Afro-Eurasia, including the Silk Road, Trans-Saharan routes, and Indian Ocean trade networks. It describes how these routes facilitated the spread of economic activity, religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity, and diseases such as bubonic plague. Key commodities traded along the routes included silk, spices, tea, horses, and various agricultural and industrial goods. The routes also contributed to the transmission of ideas as merchants introduced new languages, cultural practices, and religions to places along the way.
Christianity has a long history in India, dating back to 52AD when St. Thomas first brought Christianity to the southern state of Kerala. It remained small until the arrival of European missionaries in the 15th-16th centuries. While Christianity remains a minority religion in India making up only 2-4% of the population, the Christian community has made significant contributions to education, social justice, and interfaith dialogue. However, Christians have also faced increasing persecution in recent decades from Hindu nationalist groups accusing them of forced conversions. Overall Christianity has deep roots in India but continues to face challenges of intolerance.
Judaism and Christianity emerged from a shared tradition but diverged over time. Judaism's sacred texts like the Torah were compiled gradually but convey ideals of monotheism and a promised homeland. Christianity developed from Judaism, with Jesus challenging Jewish traditions and predicting God's coming kingdom. His followers saw him as the messiah and the religion grew rapidly under figures like Paul, though it faced persecution before Constantine legalized it in 313 CE. The church eventually split between Western and Eastern branches.
Buddhism
Founder, Principles, Practices & Festival
The founder of Buddhism is
Siddhartha Gautama
Buddha’s teachings are known as “dharma.” He taught that wisdom, kindness, patience, generosity and compassion were important virtues. vesak day
This document provides an overview of Buddhism, including its founder Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, teachings such as the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path, concepts like karma and rebirth, symbols, followers, and places of worship. Key facts are that Buddhism has over 350 million followers worldwide, teaches that life involves suffering and there is a path to end it through moral behavior and wisdom, and has influenced many cultures across Asia.
- A group of local people in one of Rome's provinces refuses to participate in Roman rituals and holidays, saying it violates their religious beliefs, while otherwise remaining peaceful. Some Roman soldiers see this group as a potential threat.
- The document discusses the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire and the persecution of Christians by Roman authorities for roughly 300 years. It then outlines the conversion of Emperor Constantine to Christianity and his efforts to legalize and promote the religion.
- The Roman Empire was divided into Western and Eastern sections with Constantinople as the new capital of the Eastern Byzantine Empire, which continued Roman traditions and controlled major trade routes.
This document provides a guide for travelers visiting Tibet, discussing important context about the political situation and human rights issues. It notes that pictures of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the Panchen Lama identified by the Dalai Lama, are banned, while those of the Chinese government's appointed Panchen Lama are mandatory. The guide aims to help travelers understand Tibet's situation and share their experiences to support the Tibetan cause. It recommends being informed of conditions to observe realities for Tibetans under Chinese rule.
Buddhism originated in India around 490-480 BC when Siddhartha Gautama founded it. It spread from India to other countries like Sri Lanka, China, and Japan through trade routes. Buddhism declined in India as Islam and Hinduism rose, while it grew popular in China as people sought to escape suffering during a period of war. A fusion of Buddhism and the local Shinto religion formed Zen Buddhism in Japan.
Buddhist civilization has been recognized as distinct by some scholars like Huntington, though he included Buddhists under other civilizations in his work. Buddhism was founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama, who realized the truth of suffering and its causes. He taught the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path to end suffering through nirvana. Buddhism has two main sects and spread across Asia, though faced challenges in 20th century China and Tibet. It remains an important part of culture and society in many Asian countries and has grown in the Western world.
Religions like Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity influenced Asia and allowed for increased communication and trade between countries in ancient times. While different in their beliefs, these religions generally encouraged education, alliances, and economic exchange. Certain religious teachings motivated travel between places to spread ideas and find new allies, bringing different cultures into contact and connection through the spread of spiritual philosophies and trade routes.
Buddhism originated in India with Siddhartha Gautama, who became enlightened and known as the Buddha. The religion's core teachings are the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which explain that suffering stems from desire and the path to end suffering is through wisdom and ethical conduct. Buddhism spread across South Asia and has various traditions including Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, and Zen Buddhism.
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Question:
2.How did Buddhism find its way to China? Why do you think this outside belief was so readily accepted into Chinese society? How was Buddhism integrated into China?
Answer:
Hello Class,
I chose number two for this discussion post.
Buddhism originated in India and eventually spread across the eastern hemisphere. It was brought to china by merchants (or what some people would say monks). They brought their religion, lifestyle, and things to trade in China and Southeast Asia. It seemed like people took a liking to this new religion and appreciated what it is about. Most would say Buddhism is more relaxed and not so strict as Confucianism was. The warring state period was going on at the time Buddhism made it’s way to china and it brought a sense of togetherness and helped the Chinese get through those wars. During the wars the Silk Road Trade routes provided new avenues to spread Buddhism and the more it was shared the more people were able to change the beliefs to fit them. Buddhism seemed pretty straight forward and if you followed it the rest was customizable to you. I think it was so readily accepted because it was hard times and having something to believe in and having some hope is better than nothing, so I think people were ready to listen to just about anything. One of the Emperors in rule during the Han Dynasty was curious about the Buddha and sent people to go to India and learn about it, so it could be brought back to China. Emperor Ming Ti wanted to bring back the teachings and scripture from Buddhism and incorporate things into their society. The Chinese created a whole new version of Buddhism and that is why you can see mnay different statues of the Buddha with or without clothes smiling or not smiling.
O’Connor, B. 2020.
Why do Belief Systems Spread? How China Made Buddhism its Own.
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/whp-origins/era-3-cities-societies-and-empires-6000-bce-to-700-c-e/35-development-of-belief-systems-betaa/a/read-why-do-belief-systems-spread-how-china-made-buddhism-its-own-beta
- Cynthia
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Confucianism originated in China in the 6th-5th century BC and was founded by Confucius. It influenced Chinese society by promoting ethics, social responsibility, and ancestor worship. During the Song dynasty, Neo-Confucianism emerged, attempting to merge Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist ideas. The Song military was weak because Confucianism did not value the military, while the Mongol empire led by Kublai Khan was very powerful militarily. Under Mongol rule and after, Neo-Confucianism continued to be influential.
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. Catholic Mass is the weekly ritual service in the Catholic Church where Communion is taken. It commemorates Jesus's death and sacrifice on the cross.
2. The building monks live in is called a monastery.
3. One example of power the Catholic Church had was that it could excommunicate people, essentially kicking them out of the Church and preventing them from receiving sacraments and going to heaven.
4. One of the Catholic reform movements was the Friars in the 1200s. Friars were wandering preachers that lived among common people to encourage reform and preach the gospel.
The document summarizes the history of Britain from its conquest by the Romans in 55 BC until the Anglo-Saxon period from 449-1066 AD. It describes how the Romans introduced cities, roads, and Christianity before abandoning Britain in 449 AD, leaving it open to invasion by Germanic tribes like the Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. These tribes organized the area into several kingdoms and introduced their pagan culture before converting to Christianity in the late 6th-7th centuries. Monasteries played a key role in spreading Christianity and literacy. The Danes later invaded parts of eastern and northern England but were eventually defeated by King Alfred the Great in 878 AD.
The document discusses a picture on page 437 of a textbook that shows the geography of Japan. It instructs students to identify key physical features from the photo, including the four main islands of Japan and bodies of water surrounding the country. It also mentions labeling a map of Japan on page 441 with the locations of the islands, surrounding water, Tokyo, and Mount Fuji.
Mansa Musa ruled Mali from 1312 to 1337, expanding its empire and controlling trade routes for gold and salt throughout Africa. In 1324, Mansa Musa embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca with an enormous caravan carrying over 2 tons of gold. His spending in Cairo caused gold values to drop. Upon his return, he brought Arab scholars and architects to Timbuktu, establishing it as an Islamic learning center.
Sundiata united the Mandinka people after defeating the brutal Samanguru in battle in 1235. As the new King of Mali, Sundiata improved agriculture and introduced cotton.
The Roman Empire unit test study guide provides an overview of the history and development of the Roman Empire from its origins as a kingdom in Rome to its eventual decline and fall. It covers the establishment of the Roman Republic and leaders like Julius Caesar who expanded Roman territory through military conquests. It also discusses the transition to an empire under Augustus and the influence and spread of Christianity. The guide outlines some of the key reasons for the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the continued existence of the Eastern Byzantine Empire centered in Constantinople until its conquest in 1453.
This document provides instructions for a Roman Empire vocabulary assignment, asking students to choose 10 words to complete a crossword puzzle, draw a detailed picture explaining definitions, or write a paragraph using the words correctly about their contribution to the Roman Empire. It also allows choosing 7 words to complete another activity for a homework pass due the next day.
The document provides definitions for 37 important terms related to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. It describes key figures like Romulus and Remus, events like the Punic Wars that expanded Rome's territory, and accomplishments such as establishing Latin as the dominant language and developing civil law. The summary also mentions the eventual adoption of Christianity as the official religion and the reasons for Rome's decline, including invasions from outside groups and internal political issues.
This document discusses the many legacies and influences of ancient Rome that are still present in modern society. It notes that many common words in English come from Latin, the language of Rome, and that Latin shaped the development of several modern European languages. Architecturally, Roman innovations like vaults, columns, domes and arches can still be seen in buildings today. Rome also had a significant influence on modern government, law, sports, Christianity, and culture. The document aims to illustrate how deeply Rome impacted Western civilization and the many ways its contributions are still visible in our world today.
The document describes a scenario where a Roman senator is worried about generals in Rome gaining too much power and potentially becoming dictators. Some senators want to take violent action against the generals to prevent this, but it is unclear if using violence against them to save the Republic would be justified.
- In 753 BC, Romulus founded the city of Rome, which would later expand into the massive Roman Republic.
- The Roman Republic began in 509 BC after the overthrow of the last Roman king. It established a system where elected representatives led the people rather than kings.
- Roman society was divided between the patricians, who were the wealthy landowning class, and the plebeians, who made up the common people.
The document provides information about the Roman Empire from several sources, including:
- A lesson on analyzing the legacy of the Roman Empire and its importance.
- Geography questions about Italy and the location of Rome that set the stage for the rise of the Roman Empire.
- Maps showing the extent of the Roman Empire and its extensive road network, implying the Romans had effective government, trade, religion, language, and culture due to their roads connecting the empire.
- A passage explaining how all roads literally led to Rome, as the Romans built roads from conquered territories and provinces straight to the capital city, with mile markers measuring distance from Rome.
- A timeline of important events in Roman history from
The document provides instructions for creating a timeline, including circling BC dates and putting them in descending order, ordering AD dates ascending from 0, choosing 10 dates to illustrate with events, and using the dates 2000 BC, 753 BC, and 2016 AD as examples. It then lists 44 historical dates between 3000 BC and 2050 with significant events for potential inclusion on the timeline.
BC and AD are common abbreviations used on timelines to denote periods before and after the estimated birth of Jesus Christ. BC stands for Before Christ and AD stands for Anno Domini, which translates to "In the year of our Lord". Some mistakenly think AD means After Death, but that would place the start at year 33 rather than year 1. Alternatively, timelines may use BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era) to avoid religious references. The document instructs students to create a timeline using the provided materials and guidelines.
The document discusses the key features of maps that help people use them, including the map title, compass rose, legend/key, scale, and locator. It also lists different types of maps such as physical, political, historical, and land use maps. The document emphasizes the importance of geography and includes an activity for students to label lines of longitude and latitude on maps.
The document provides instructions for a bell ringer activity where students are asked to:
1) Write a list of rights they have as United States citizens or residents
2) Have extra time to write a song, rap or poem about the rights they listed
The overall objective is for students to understand the rights granted in the Declaration of Independence and be able to write an essay explaining these rights using evidence from the text. Students are given 15 minutes to read the Declaration of Independence and create a rights chart before choosing an writing activity option that discusses the rights or their denial.
The document is a lesson on different types of governments that will be taught to students. It includes definitions and examples of 8 types of governments: democracy, oligarchy, monarchy, communism, dictatorship, anarchy, republic, and totalitarianism. Students will be assigned to groups that focus on one type of government. They will take notes on all the types and work in their groups to create their own hypothetical government based on their assigned type.
The document assigns groups of students to present on different "House Rules" during class. Each group will have 10-15 minutes to create a lesson on their assigned rules, explaining what each rule is and why it is important. Their lesson should include a visual and a question for the class, and can take the form of a teaching lesson, skit, or song. The document then lists which rules each of 8 groups will present on.
This document provides information for students in Mrs. James's homeroom class. It outlines schedules, rules, and procedures for the class. The daily schedule includes periods for homeroom, classes, lunch, and announcements. Cell phone policies and dress code are reviewed. The class will use a house system with rewards for following rules. Thirty-five rules address behavior, manners, classroom conduct, and character. The document also previews activities like filling out schedules and a get-to-know-you scavenger hunt.
This document provides lesson plans and activities for teaching students about the meaning of respect. It includes definitions of respect, questions to prompt discussion and reflection, and writing prompts for students to explain why they or others deserve respect and to brainstorm ways to show respect in the classroom. The learning target is for students to evaluate the true meaning of respect.
This document discusses leadership and provides examples of leadership qualities and activities. It defines leadership as commanding a group and possessing additional qualities beyond just being the boss. Students are asked to list qualities of a good classroom leader, discuss statements about leadership, and perform skits demonstrating good and bad leadership. They are also prompted to describe how they will be good leaders of their group.
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
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Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
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Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
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This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
1. If you discoveredIf you discovered
a cure for aa cure for a
disease or thedisease or the
secret to living asecret to living a
happy life, howhappy life, how
and why wouldand why would
you share it?you share it?
10/21/15 Bell Ringer
2. RecapRecap
How did the TangHow did the Tang
Dynasty unifyDynasty unify
China?China? (Think about(Think about
what we discussedwhat we discussed
yesterday?)yesterday?)
3. ObjectiveObjective
I can analyze how and whyI can analyze how and why
Buddhism spread throughBuddhism spread through
China during the TangChina during the Tang
Dynasty.Dynasty.
• 7.20 Describe the reunification of China7.20 Describe the reunification of China
under the Tang Dynasty and reasons for theunder the Tang Dynasty and reasons for the
cultural diffusion of Buddhism.cultural diffusion of Buddhism.
4. Tell me something good!Tell me something good!
What do you already know aboutWhat do you already know about
Buddhism?Buddhism?
5. The factsThe facts
Buddhism got to China by monksBuddhism got to China by monks
and traders traveling along the Silkand traders traveling along the Silk
Road.Road.
Buddhism spread in Tang ChinaBuddhism spread in Tang China
because it promised a better life.because it promised a better life.
Buddhism spread after the collapseBuddhism spread after the collapse
of the Han Dynasty because itof the Han Dynasty because it
offered comfort in a time ofoffered comfort in a time of
uncertainty and disorder.uncertainty and disorder.
6. INFLUENCEINFLUENCE
It influenced many aspects of Chinese cultureIt influenced many aspects of Chinese culture
such as art, literature, and architecture. Thissuch as art, literature, and architecture. This
time period (400-845) can be called the Age oftime period (400-845) can be called the Age of
Buddhism.Buddhism.
This age came to an end when the TangThis age came to an end when the Tang
emperor launched a campaign against religion.emperor launched a campaign against religion.
This weakened Buddhism in China.This weakened Buddhism in China.
7. Buddhism in Tang ChinaBuddhism in Tang China
Read the information on theRead the information on the
various ways Buddhism spreadvarious ways Buddhism spread
through Tang China.through Tang China.
Highlight/underline theHighlight/underline the
importance facts and datesimportance facts and dates
that are mentioned.that are mentioned.
8. Map/Timeline/PicturesMap/Timeline/Pictures
UseUse pagespages 411 and 413411 and 413
Draw theDraw the Tang Dynasty areaTang Dynasty area andand the route ofthe route of
the expansion of Buddhismthe expansion of Buddhism on your map.on your map.
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map, draw pictures illustrating the reasonsmap, draw pictures illustrating the reasons
for the spread of Buddhismfor the spread of Buddhism
Religious, Political, Economic, SocialReligious, Political, Economic, Social
At theAt the bottom borderbottom border of the map, create aof the map, create a
timeline with the dates 200 – 1300 andtimeline with the dates 200 – 1300 and
include 5 important events from the pagesinclude 5 important events from the pages
above.above.
9. Partner talkPartner talk
If you discovered theIf you discovered the
secret to living a happysecret to living a happy
life, how and why wouldlife, how and why would
you share it?you share it?
10. Partner talkPartner talk
If you discovered theIf you discovered the
secret to living a happysecret to living a happy
life, how and why wouldlife, how and why would
you share it?you share it?