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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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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Bentley Chapter 14 Study Guide: The Resurgence of Empire in East Asia Eyewitness: Xuangzang: A Young Monk Hits the Road (p. 281-282) 1. Who was Xuangzang‚ what was the purpose of his travels‚ and what was the impact of his travels? The Restoration of Centralized Imperial Rule in China The Sui Dynasty: Establishment of the Dynasty (p. 282) 2. How were the Sui rulers similar to the Qin dynasty? Give examples of what Sui rulers did. The Sui Dynasty: The Grand Canal (p. 282-283)
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Christianity Christianity (from the Ancient Greek: Χριστιανός Christianos[1] and the Latin suffix -itas) is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion[2] based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings.[3] It also considers the Hebrew Bible‚ which is known as the Old Testament‚ to be canonical. Adherents of the Christian faith are known as Christians.[1] The mainstream Christian belief is that Jesus is the Son of God‚ fully divine and fully
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longest-reigning dynasty. After defeating the Shang‚ they ruled for over seven centuries. During the Zhou dynasty‚ the importance of family and social order was stressed‚ and many new philosophical traditions were started. These traditions included Daoism‚ Legalism‚ and Confucianism. The end of the Zhou is often remembered for its feudal disorder. Throughout my research‚ I’ve discovered that the history of the Zhou dynasty is mostly based on on societal changes. These changes put in place values that are still common
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Han China‚ many followed Confucianism as a religion. Confucian teachings emphasized strong rulers and the consolidation of political power. Confucianism was not a religion‚ but a philosophy. It advocated rule by the highly educated‚ male elite‚ and it was primarily an ethical system. Respect for elders‚ art‚ music‚ and elegant calligraphy in the cultivation of scholar-bureaucrats were all important. Other Confucian teachings were Legalism‚ Daoism‚ and Buddhism. Confucianism has exerted a pervasive
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attacked the Shang because they believed their king was evil. The Zhou Dynasty‚ 1046- 256 BC‚ which was subdivided into the Spring and Autumn periods. During these periods‚ China consisted of small states and the Warring States. Also‚ Confucianism‚ Legalism‚ and Daoism were around this time. The Zhou Dynasty had expanded so much that it was becoming impossible to handle and all the Warring States went their own separate ways. The Qin Dynasty‚ 221-206 BC‚ redefined China by uniting the Warring States
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Advanced Placement World History Summer Assignment Contact info: Mary Thompson Kristina Moser mthomp2@neisd.net (school year) kmoser@neisd.net mthompson84 @aol.com (summer) cell: (210) 639-6798 1) Obtain all required materials for the course. • loose paper • spiral notebook • textbook (available at Roosevelt High School (356-2200) World Civilizations: The Global Experience. Stearns
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Built road systems for communication. manufactured silk. Han: 202 BCE -220 CE. Maintained the centralization of power established by the Qin‚ but reduces the repression. Expanded territory into Korea and Indochina. Period of Peace. SUPPORTED CONFUCIANISM. (Built shrines‚ stressed Confucian Values) They were invaded by the Xiongnu. Attempted to appease the Xiongnu by offering them tribute and arranged marriages. Crossbow created and defeated the Xiongnu and stretched Chinese territory to Central
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