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Early Societies in South Asia

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 17 June 2015 Chapter 4 Outline Societies in South Asia Told by Aryans, Indra was alone Aryans were herding ppl. Who spokeIndo-Euro lang./migrated to south Asia >1500 BC Took Indra as chief deity/sang hymns in his honor War between gods/demons; gods were flagging, appointed Indra as leader, turned tide Indra brought rain to earth; fought dragon who lived in sky/hoarded waterin clouds Indra slaked thirst withsoma, hallucinogenic potion consumed by Aryan priests, attacked dragon, killed by hurling thunderbolts Dragon?s fall caused turmoil on earth/atmosphere, rains filled 7 rivers that flowed in north India/brought it to ppl. Aryans took Indra as leader against earth/heaven forces

Rubenstein Ch 6 Reading Guide

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Chapter 6 - Religion: Key Issue 1 Where Are Religions Distributed? Rubenstein, pp. 178-178 Geographers are concerned with the ______________ _______________ of different ______________ and the resulting potential for _________________. Geographers also observe that different religions are derived in part from the elements of the __________________ _____________________, and that religions in turn, modify the _________________. Read the case study on page 170 1. Who is the Dalai Lama? 2. What country invaded Tibet? 3. Why were the religious institutions of Tibet dismantled? ? UNIVERSALIZING RELIGIONS 1. Draw a picture demonstrating the relationship between the following terms: religion, branch, denomination, sect.

Crash Course 6

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CRASH COURSE HISTORY RESPONSE FORM #__________ TOPIC/TITLE: Buddha and Ashoka NAME: _Casey Murphy_____________PERIOD: _2W_____ LIST TWO NEW FACTS YOU LEARNED: a) In the first 3-4 minutes *The Vedas had the earliest form of Hinduism *India?s social classes were based on the Caste System b) In the middle *The ultimate goal of dharma is to reach Moksha, which is held together by karma *Hinduism?s path to salvation was individual, so it was hard to form a empire around Hinduism c) In the last 3-4 minutes *Ashuka built ?shuppas? all over his kingdom to show his devotion to Buddha *Placed pillars around empire that proclaimed his benevolent rule through dhama

Hinduism

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Ivory Stephenson, Mary Haddad, Bismah Ikram Smith AP World History September 27, 2013 Hinduism Hinduism: What is it? A religion of course, but what is it really about? For starters, Hinduism is a religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic Region. Hinduism is the dominant religion in the Indian subcontinent, particularly India and Nepal. Among other practices, Hinduism includes a broad variety of laws and prescriptions of ?daily morality? based on karma, dharma, and societal norms. There are many diverse traditions in Hinduism that have no single founder.

India

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India?s People & Economy Chapter 29.2 Religious Life Majority practice Hinduism (an ancient, polytheistic religion that teaches the unity of all life) Hindus believe that every living thing has a spirit Creator= Brahma Hindus treat animals with respect because they are believed to have a soul Cows are Sacred Ganges river considered holy Believed to purify souls of those who bathe/drink it Banks of Ganges often lined with Hindus Healing powers Final goal= unity with Brahma (a state of bliss w/ out change or pain) To achieve this, soul passes through reincarnation Believe soul does not die, but passes through lives until it becomes pure BRAHMANS KSHATRIYAS VAISYAS SUDRAS UNTOUCHABLESThe Caste System Hindu society organized by caste system

Chapter 3

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AP World History - Stearns Chapter 3 ? Classical Civilization: India I. Introduction ? difference vs. China a. China focus on politics/related philosophies vs. India focus on religion/social structure b. Less cohesive political structure c. Both were agricultural societies, localist flavor, male ownership, patriarchal, trade II. The Framework for Indian History: Geography and a Formative Period Closer to other civilizations Influenced by Middle East/Mediterranean Persian Empires spilled over/Alexander also . Forced to react and adapt Topography Passes through Himalayas linked India Somewhat set apart Political unity difficult ? greater diversity than middle kingdom River civilizations ? Indus and Ganges Mountainous north ? herding society

Ethnic Religion Outline

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Guru Granth Sahib

Baha?i: 7 million adherents Dispersed among many countries, mainly in Africa and Asia Grew out of the Babi faith, which was founded in Shiraz, Iran by Siyyid ?Ali Muhammad Siyyid ?Ali Muhammad = Bab (Persian for ?gateway?) Believe that one of the Bab?s disciples, Husayan ?Ali Nuri, known as Baha?u?llah (Arabic for ?Glory of God?) was the prophet and messenger of God. Baha?u?llah?s function was to overcome the disunity of religions and establish a universal faith through abolition of racial, class, and religious prejudices. Diffused to other regions, under the leadership of ?Abudu?l-Baha, son of the prophet Baha?u?llah. Constructed a temple on every continent.

Ap human geography

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religion chapter 6

Geography of Religion Cultural Geography C.J. Cox Instructor Geography of Religion What is Religion? Major Religions & Divisions Religious Landscapes Religious Conflict and Interaction Religion A set of beliefs existence of a higher power, spirits or god an explanation of the origins and purpose of humans and their role on earth Which involves rituals, festivals, rites of passage and space (religious landscapes) Key Terms Universalizing Religion: attempts to appeal to all people, not just those living in a particular location. Proselytize: to try to convert people to one?s belief or opinion. Key Terms Ethnic Religions: concentrated spatial distribution whose principles are likely based on physical characteristics of a particular location. Key Terms

Unit 1 Notes

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Foundations: c. 8000 B.C.E.?600 C.E. Major Developments Locating world history in the environment and time Environment Geography and climate: Interaction of geography and climate with the development of human society a. Five Themes of Geography ? consider these 1. Relative location ? location compared to others 2. Physical characteristics ? climate, vegetation and human characteristics 3. Human/environment interaction ? how do humans interact/alter environ a. Leads to change 4. Movement ? peoples, goods, ideas among/between groups 5. Regions ? cultural/physical characteristics in common with surrounding areas b. E. Africa first people ? 750,000 years ago started to move 1. moving in search of food

AP Human Geo Key Issue #4 Religion

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Alana Pearce December 4, 2013 Human Geography, Period 1 Mr. Whitefield Summary of Chapter 6, Key Issue 4: Why Do Territorial Conflicts Arise Among Religious Groups? The element of cultural diversity that has led to conflict in many localities in religion. The attempt by intense adherents of one religion to organize Earth?s surface can conflict with the spatial expression of other religious or nonreligious ideas. Religion versus Government Policies: Religious groups may oppose government policies seen as promoting social change conflicting with traditional religious values. The role of religion in organizing earth?s surface has diminished in some societies because of political and economic change.

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