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Buddhism

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WRAP UP OF THE CLASSICAL ERA Collapse/decline of great classical civs ? Rome, Han, Gupta Invasions from central Asia Internal imperial weaknesses Many components of classical achievement survived and new forms appeared. Defining the new period New kinds of contacts are established among ?civilization? areas New parallelisms arise in patterns displayed by civilizations Cultural and political boundaries shift in India and the Mediterranean world New religions spread widely The Islamic world replaced India as the most expansive civilization Surge in the Great Religions Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam rose or expanded as the great empires declined. Hinduism continued its evolution Political, economic instability, epidemics ? search for spiritual answers

Rome and Han

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The Conrad Demarest Model of Empires Rome Han Gupta Sassanid Necessary preconditions for rise of empire: State-level government High agricultural potential Environmental mosaic Several small states, no clear dominant state Mutual antagonism among states Adequate military resources States succeed in empire building: Ideology promotes personal identification with state, empire, leader, conquest, &/or militarism Characteristics of well-run empires: Build roads, transportation systems, canals, ports, etc. Trade increases Cosmopolitan cities?art & education flourish Effective bureaucracy ? ensure communication, collect taxes, oversee coinage, ensure emperor?s laws enforced Common official language (communication)

India

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Ch. 6 India and Southeast Asia, 1500 BCE ? 600 CE Why is India known as a subcontinent? India and Southeast Asia, 1500BCE ? 600CE Monsoons India and the Vedic Age (1500BCE ? 300CE) After the demise of the Indus Valley civilization, Indo- European warriors (Aryans) migrate into India Oral traditions tell of a struggle between the light skinned Aryans, and the darker skinned Dasas (native peoples of India) Aryans take Northern India Dasas forced into Central and Southern India Who were the Aryans? http://india.mrdonn.org/aryan.html India and the Vedic Age (1500BCE ? 300CE) Struggle leads to the development of the system of Varna (caste system?based on skin color) Aryan Caste system is composed of multiple social classes: Brahmins (priests) Kshatriya (warriors)

Buddhism

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Origin: Buddhism was founded in approximately 566 BC when an Indian prince named Siddartha Guatama later known as The Buddha, was born. He went around teaching people of his ways for 45 years. He began his spiritual quest at the age of 29, which lead 6 years later to his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree or the tree of wisdom at Bodh Gaya in Northern Indian. The Buddha means "the enlightened one". He lived to the age of about 80 and when he died he had about 500 disciples. Classification: Is neither monotheistic nor polytheistic, does not depend on the existence of a God who created the universe. Universal religion. Branches/Divisions: Nikaya, Mahayana, and Vajrayana

Early Belief Systems Ap World History

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Basic features of major world belief systems prior to 600 C.E. and where each belief system applied by 600 C.E. Polytheism Belief in many gods/goddesses Early peoples ? in awe of nature ? blessing/curse Relationship with land/weather Totemism ? identification of self with various animal symbols shamanism ? identification with unseen spirit worlds ?dreamtime? ? Aboriginals Shinto ? Japan Animism ? belief that gods and goddesses inhabited natural features Africa, islands of Polynesia Worship of ancestors and fertility Fertility ? soil/women Class of people emerged to oversee rituals/guide people priests/shamans held important positions Space dedicated for early rituals ? temples first buildings Some regional, some transplanted Nomadic as well as early river civilizations

Buddhism

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BUDDHISM (Buddha and Mahavira created religions that enabled followers to get beyond the charisma of their founders: MAH ? enlightenment is for whole Earth, therefore compassion is #1; Hinduism: wisdom is #1)) Siddhartha Gautama: gave up princely life to seek enlightenment; Sidd = ?accomplishment of the goal?; Had ugliness of life kept from him until he sought it on his own. Presents challenges to efficacy of Vedic ritual, Vedic rights, and caste system.

Non Western Art Summary

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Non Western Art Ancient Near Eastern Art SABHAP: (Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Hittite, Assyrian, Persian) Ziggurats Invention if writing: ziggurats Often used hierarchy of scale Primary Focus Sumerian: worship Gods & power Akkadian: deification of the king Babylonian: focus on law and rules, protection Hittite: - (impressive buildings), no primary focus indicated Assyrian: influence rule of king Persian: glorify country & ruler Major works: Sumerian: Standard of Ur, Soundbox of a Lyre, Gudea Akkadian: Victory Stele of Naram-Sin Babylonian: Stele of Hammurabi Hittite: Lion Gate Assyrian: Lamassu, Lion Hunt Persian: Palace at Persepolis Egyptian Art Separated into three periods: Old Kingdom (2575-2134) Middle Kingdom (2040-1640) New Kingdom (1550-1070)

REVIEW CHART 2B

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Achaemenid Empire
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CHARLES LIAM PILLUS AP WORLD HISTORY MS.VENUTI REVIEW CHART B/2 (600 BCE- 600 CE) SOUTH ASIA GUPTA EMPIRE (320 -550 CE) POLITICAL SYSTEM came from the Mauryan Empire revamped between 375 and 415 CE more centralized + smaller than Mauryan Empire AKA golden age- peace founded by Chandragupta the Great invaded by the White Huns fended them off for awhile --> too weak to go on culture survived the invasion very centralized + strong military conquered all of the indian subcontinent dominated the Ganges valley Arthashastra was a manuel w/details on how to govern SOCIAL SYSTEM significant advances in art + science concepts of pi,zero, + decimal system culture survived the invasion ECONOMIC SYSTEM very wealthy traded often spices and precious gems RELIGIOUS SYSTEM

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Chapter 17 The Foundations of Christian Society in Western Europe Identification: People What is the contribution of each of the following individuals to world history? Identification should include answers to the questions who, what, how and why is this person important? -Clovis -Charles Martel -Charlemagne -Pope Leo III -Gregory of Tours -Louis the Pious -Alfred -Otto I -Pope Gregory I -St. Benedict of Nursia-St. Scholastica Identification: Terms/Concepts State in your own words what each of the following terms means and why it is significant to a study of world history. -Franks -Aachen -Missi dominici -Magyars -Vikings -Holy Roman Empire - Lords -Retainers -Benefice -Fief -Heavy plow - Papacy -Monasticism -Benedict?s Rule STUDY QUESTIONS

Classical India (World Civilizations, 3rd ed.)

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AP World History Chapter 3: Classic Civilization: India POLITICAL Leaders, Elites State Structure War Diplomacy, Treaties Courts, Laws -Emphasis was based on religion and social structure instead of politics. The political structure was less structured and centralized compared to the Chinese. -Divisions in the civilization made a centralized political unit difficult (greater diversity). 600 B.C.E ? 16 regional states that included monarchies and republics of priests and warriors. -Alexander the Great pushed into the subcontinent and formed Batria in the Hindu Kush.

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