Religion and Belief
This is a common characteristic between the 3 Abrahamic religions.
What is a single god (monotheistic)?
What similarities did Japan, Korea, and Vietnam share?
Influence of Chinese culture!
- confucianism
- similar government (civil service exam, meritocracy)
Angkor Wat's religious transition from ___________ temple to a ___________ temple is an example of syncretism (the blending of different religions, cultures, or philosophies.)
Hindu, Buddhist!
Angkor Wat is in Cambodia and demonstrates syncretism and adaptability of religious practices.
Both of these religions can be found in China during the Song dynasty.
Confucianism and Buddhism
The Song dynasty is characterized by economic growth, urbanization, and flourishing of arts and culture. What crop allows for a population boom and food security?
Two part question! After Genghis Khan died, the Mongol empire split into 4 empires. What was the name of the Mongol empire in China and who led it?
Yuan, Kublai!
True or False: Hinduism is a polytheistic religion.
True! Hinduism:
- No single founder
- Developed over 4,000 years ago
- Text: The Vedas, among others
- Temple worship and deities
- Key aspects: Reincarnation, kharma, and cosmology
True or False: The Mongols was not one of the reasons for collapse of the Song Dynasty.
False! The Mongols WERE a reason for the collapse of the Song Dynasty.
What is the phrase that means "the stability and prosperity brought to Eurasia during the 13th and 14th century?"
Pax Mongolica
How did art affect the legitimacy of foreign dynasties in China?
Foreign leaders were able to paint themselves as someone from the region. Almost like propaganda!
True or False: The Mongols were settlers who believed in Hindiusm.
FALSE FALSE FALSE
They were nomadic pastoralists who believed in animism and spirits.
The Mongols had this when conquering regions of Eurasia that did not share the same spiritual beliefs.
Religious tolerance.
What did the Mongols create in order to uniform currencies and systems of credit?
Create standard paper currency and facilitated the use of loans.
Does agriculture affect religious and cultural practices?
Yes!
One example is (Ms. Gonzalez pulls up a source)
By what code did Samurai live their life?
Bushido!
Why was the Mongol empire no longer a single empire after the death of Genghis Khan?
Nomadic tribe disputes made it difficult to establish a long-lasting, dynastic rule.
Caravanserai.
Hint: Name an empire that had a strong affect on a trade route.
Looking for the Mongols were a stabilizing force to the Silk Road.