UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS (8000 BCE TO 600 CE) Of all the time periods covered in the AP World History curriculum‚ Foundations (8000 BCE - 600 CE) spans the largest number of years. It begins with an important Marker Event - the Neolithic Revolution - and ends after the fall of three major classical civilizations - Rome in the Mediterranean region‚ Han China‚ and the Gupta Empire of India. Broad topics addressed in the Foundations time period are: Environmental and periodization issues Early development
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believed that Karma such as Niskamakarma‚ which emphasizes pure‚ selfless and dutiful actions‚ a noble act done for its own sake‚ would somehow help them emancipate their souls from the Samsara (cycle of reincarnation) and attain the liberation of Moksha. Same goes for the rest of us; Niskamakarma simply shows us that our actions should not be based upon our pleasures nor our worldly desires. That we should do our God given duty no matter what the cost is; and through this we give glory and honor
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The religious philosophy of Siddhartha Guatama had a major impact on the people of India and China. He discovered many things that helped him understand the different things that he once could not because of the better life that he lived than others around him. The time he spent searching for answers had a major impact on the people after he concluded things. The things that the discovered influenced two countries to follow what was stated in the basic tenets of Buddhism. These basic tenets influenced
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More on ¡¥The Matrix¡¦ There are two kinds of people in this world: One who have seen the movie ¡¥The Matrix¡¦ and its sequels and the other kind who haven¡¦t. Although the movie derives heavily from Vedantic and Buddhist philosophies‚ never before the concept of ¡¥Virtual World¡¦ or ¡¥Mithya Jagat¡¦ so beautifully picturised. Everyone now believes that the Matrix does exist and Indians have been knowing this since ancient times in the form of ¡¥Maya¡¦. Whether it is controlled by machines or
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employees‚ respect for mother and father‚ generosity to friends‚ companions‚ relations‚ Brahmans and ascetics‚ and not killing living beings. He emphasized compassion‚ nonviolence‚ and adherence to dharma; officials had to oversee the moral welfare of the realm and were required to rule humanely; dharma was a civic virtue that could unite diverse peoples of his empire. Some highlights of Ashoka’s administration were that he abolished the unnecessary slaughter of animals and banned sport hunting; he
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to feel safe under his reign‚ he wants them to be discipline and obedient‚ and he wants everyone to be happy. Q2- Taking an overview based on reading all the edicts presented here‚ precisely what does Asoka’s concept of Dharma seem to entail? King Asoka’s concept of Dharma seems to consist of basic moral principles like Sympathetic‚ Karma‚ openness‚ and so on. In the edicts it talks about how if one does something against the law then the person who committed the crime shall be punished and this
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and American counterparts out of business” (pg. 55). In the book Edward Luce discusses the castes systems and explains the differences and conflicts of this system. Edward Luce discusses how the caste systems are separated by the “dharma” or duty.” But it is the Dharma of caste that perhaps gives us the best insight into how India’s traditional society saw itself” (pg. 105). In India like most other
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religions. For every religion‚ the value of the human life is substantial. For Buddhists however‚ human’s statuses are ranked at the lower end of the spectrum. While having a main purpose of seeking out the Dharma‚ humans can be seen as respectable because they have the accessibility to seek out the dharma. Buddhists are seen as uniquely different from religions such as mine because they focus on pleasing their upper powers because they will then be reborn into human figures after they die. For other religions
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everything is good and bright and perfect. The presiding god is Brahma and dharma (ideal‚ righteous behavior or moral duty) walks on all of its four foot. Sorrow does not exist. The second age is Treta Yuga. Dhrma now walks on three of his four legs. Virtue and moral perfection has been declined. Vishnu is presiding god. People are devoted to knowledge which they consider the highest virtue. The third age is Dvapara Yuga. Dharma walks only on two legs. Vishnu is still the god. Disease‚ misfortune‚ and
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Tree? 7. What do the legends say he saw on the day of his Enlightenment? 8. Who became his first disciples? 9. How did Siddhartha die? 10. What are the Three Jewels? The three jewels are thr Buddha‚ the Dharma‚ and the Sangha. 11. What does Dharma mean (in Buddhism)? Dharma means the sum total of Buddhist teachings about how to view the world and how to live properly. 12. What does Sangha mean? The Sangha is the community of monks and nuns. 13. Explain the Buddha’s teachings
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