Essential Questions: Chapter 2 1. Describe the political hierarchy of China under Shang rule? [hint: What had the power?] Most of East Asia is secured with mountains‚ affecting overland to travel‚ transport‚ and correspondences troublesome and direct. The giant stream systems of eastern China‚ however-the Yellow and the Yangzio Rivers and their tributaries-empower east-west improvement. In the eastern stream valleys thick masses could practice concentrated cultivating; on the steppe
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Elements of Religious Traditions Paper There are many different religions in the world but they all seem to have at least one thing in common. This unique aspect in similarity is the relationship that can be established with the divine being if we choose to follow or lead in their way of life. Many religions seem to establish the idea that God or gods are here to guide us through our lives as our supreme rulers and enforcers of the law. But‚ in contrast the presence of a divine spirit is to give
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dynasty and the Gupta dynasty. 13. Compare and contrast classical China and the Huanghe river valley civilizations. 14. Explain the “Son of Heaven “concept. 15. Examine the Chinese views of nature. 16. Compare and contrast Daoism and Confucianism. 17. Discuss the concept of “ceremony” in upper-class Chinese life. 18. Examine how the Roman emperors controlled popular disorder. 19. Explain the Socratic Method. 20. Compare and contrast the Greek and Hellenistic approach
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lost some support as the Islamic religion began to take hold in south western India Han Dynasty Like Rome political problems caused the decline. The Confucian way of thinking became less popular and the central government’s control diminished – Daoism took hold and revolutions started 2. Buddhism spread through china japan and Korea when the Han Dynasty fell because people liked the idea of an afterlife. Different sections of Buddhism had different customs and this turned it into more
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Gods‚ and therefore able to grant favors. Mandate of Heaven The Zhou Dynasties justification of rule by claiming that heaven would grant the Zhou power as long as they were just. Important for being the first involvement of divine right to rule‚ Confucianism Confucius lived in China
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Journey to the West‚ as the mind-Ming Dynasty novel‚ reflects the prevailing religious culture and thought at that time to some extent. This novel combines Buddhism‚ Daoism‚ and Confucianism together‚ reflecting the social ideas of three convergences. Xuan Zang starts his mission and there are many adventures‚ many of which include fighting with demons. At the end he pleads for harmony‚ theses scriptures are presented as a synthesis
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Chapter 5 Outline I. Opening Vignette A. In 2004‚ China celebrated the 2‚555th birthday of Confucius‚ despite Communism. 1. Buddhism and Christianity also growing rapidly in China 2. part of enduring legacy of the classical world B. In the period around 500 b.c.e.‚ there was a great emergence of durable cultural traditions that have shaped the world ever since. 1. China: Kong Fuzi (Confucius) and Laozi 2. India: Upanishads defined Hinduism a. Siddhartha Gautama
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Confucians being inside an office concerned with societal and family matters. While Daoists are outside‚ in some mountain retreat‚ reclusive and reflective of one’s own individual life. This leads to the flourishing of Daoism among common people rather than the elite because daoism teaches the cultivation of the individual through effortless action and restrain from worldly matters. Although Daoist philosophers expound on the same fundamental ideas such as wu wei or effortless action and the Dao‚
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involving religion was the spread of Buddhism from India through the silk roads into China. Buddhism was a new faith of hope and order for the Chinese. The emergence of Buddhism led to social changes. Buddhism became a syncretic faith with Confucianism and Daoism. Argument over Buddhism’s importance led to these changes. Buddhism helped the Chinese develop new values and order. The changes economically played a huge role in China. The construction of the Grand Canal by the Sui Dynasty increased trade
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Comparison of Two Religions week 4 rel 212 In this assignment‚ you will select two (2) religions from those studied thus far in the course (i.e.‚ Hinduism‚ Jainism‚ Buddhism‚ Daoism‚ and Confucianism). Next‚ compare and contrast them based on the criteria provided. Note: The two (2) religions you selected cannot be any that you practice now or have practiced in the past. Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you: 1. Select two (2) religions from those that we have studied so far.
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