Quiz 1 Why is the Epic of Gilgamesh a first in known literary works? Answer Selected Answer: It is the first to confront the idea of death Correct Answer: It is the first to confront the idea of death Question 2 0 out of 4 points According to our text‚ what did the Hebrews believe their status as "chosen people" meant? Answer Selected Answer: They were favored by YHWH‚ the Hebrew god Correct Answer: They were to set an example of a higher moral standard Question
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was not discovered until 1922‚ it is one of the greatest discoveries of all time because it is among the oldest of any archeological sites in the world‚ at its height being the most developed city in Asia. During an excavation in 1922 of a Buddhist Stupa‚ by Mr. R. D. Banerji‚ the first remains of the large urban city were uncovered accidentally (Wheeler 1). However‚ after only a few years the sight was almost entirely forgotten again until Sir Mortimer Wheeler brought attention back to it in the 1940’s
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Cambodian New Year Cambodian New Year (Khmer: បុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំថ្មី) or Chaul Chnam Thmey in the Khmer language‚ literally "Enter Year New"‚ is the name of the Cambodian holiday that celebrates the New Year. The holiday lasts for three days beginning on New Year’s day‚ which usually falls on April 13th or 14th‚ which is the end of the harvesting season‚ when farmers enjoy the fruits of their labor before the rainy season begins. Khmer’s living abroad may choose to celebrate during a weekend rather
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CAMBODIA Places Siem Reap (literally “Siam Defeated”) is undoubtedly Cambodia’s fastest growing city and serves as a small charming gateway town to the world famous destination of the Angkor temples. Thanks to those Cambodia attractions‚ Siem Reap has transformed itself into a major tourist hub. It is laid-back and a pleasant place to stay while touring the temples. Siem Reap offers a wide range of hotels‚ ranging from several 5-star hotels to hundreds of budget guesthouses while a large selection
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Mandalas are symbols used in Hinduism and Buddhism that represent reality. They have religious value and are used to represent the cosmos and utilized for meditation. They have geometric or iconic symbols on them which each hold specific symbolic meanings (McFarlane). Mandalas have many mathematical aspects to them in addition to the religious and spiritual characteristics for which they are known. Mandalas have been around for so long that there is uncertainty whether the geometric patterns were
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Table of Content Pema Lingpa -The treasurer The Origins of the Pema Lingpa Lineage The Pema Lingpa lineage dates back to the 9th century‚ when Padmasambhava‚ also known as Guru Rinpoche‚ first brought Vajrayana Buddhism from India to the lands of Tibet‚ Nepal and Bhutan. Guru Rinpoche’s vast spiritual activities left behind an enduring legacy that has survived vibrantly through many ensuing centuries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche
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HISTORY OF INDIA’S TOURISM INTRODUCTION It’s 65 years since independence‚ and in its wake Indian tourism industry has traversed a rocky road – much like the subcontinent itself. High Life surveys six colourful decades… Flashing with heat and drowned by monsoons‚ with its rainbow of saris and the fast-changing blues of its overarching skies India‚ to the chilly British mind‚ has long defined the exotic… ´Characteristics grow more vivid beneath the Indian sky‚’ From text pg. 206 -------------------------------------------------
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Egypt and Mesopotamia. d. China and Japan. Save Answer 4. Question 014-18 (Points: 1) According to Buddhism‚ the release from worldly desires that ends the cycle of death and reincarnation and begins a state of permanent bliss is called: a. stupa. b. nirvana. c. ka. d. Buddha Save Answer 5. Question 001-19 (Points: 1) Built by Justinian in the first half of the sixth century in Ravenna‚ Italy‚ this church was probably conceived as a political and religious statement. It is: a.
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country. Centuries-old buildings were destroyed at UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley‚ including some at the Kathmandu Durbar Square‚ the Patan Durbar Squar‚ the Bhaktapur Durbar Square‚ the Changu Narayan Temple and the Swayambhunath Stupa. Geophysicists and other experts had warned for decades that Nepal was vulnerable to a deadly earthquake‚ particularly because of its geology‚ urbanization‚ and architecture.[19][20] [21] A major aftershock occurred on 12 May 2015 at 12:51 NST with
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The Influence of Western Culture on Indian Art The Influence of Western Culture on Indian Art The modern Indian art traces its roots to colonial era when western influences were highly felt when Indian artists started to draw inspiration‚ styles and techniques from western schools established during this time. Indian artists also internalized the western artistic designs and successfully used them to portray Indian social themes. Indian art is today composed of many western elements as
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