Vietnam War
How long did U.S. Soldiers serve in the war?
What is 1959-1975
Who started Buddhism, and what year was it started in?
Siddartha Gautama, a.k.a "Buddha or enlightened one" 500 BC
The Vedas book of knowledge.
Who founded Confucianism and when?
Confucius and 121 BC.
Who and when was this founded?
No founder, 6th century AD
What colony was Vietnam apart of before World War 2, with what two other countries?
The tripitaka, and the Mahayana sutras
Where is this religion mostly practiced?
India, 80% of India practices it. That is the equivalent of 7 billion people.
What are some of the major beliefs and teachings? (minimum two to get all points)
Honesty, trust, loyalty, etiquette, and love within the family.
Major beliefs and teachings? (mnimum of one to get the point)
Way of life, Kami (spiritual energy), and overall Shintoism focuses on nature.
After a 7 year war against France, French Indochina was split up. North Vietnam was ruled by___________ and South Vietnam was ruled by __________.
Who are communist Ho Chi Minh and Emperor Bao Dai?
Where is this religion practiced?
India mostly, but also everywhere.
What god do they believe in?
Trick question. Hinduism is polytheistic, which means they believe in multiple gods.
Where is Confucianism practiced?
China.
Where is Shintoism practiced?
Japan.
What is the Domino theory?
The domino theory is the theory that if one Southeast Asian Country fell communist, many of the other Southeast Asia countries would do the same. Resulting in the whole of Southeast Asia being communist.
What are the Four Noble Truths? (You don't have to get all four, you'll still get your points if you get a minimum of two.)
-Life always brought pain
-Suffering and sorrow were caused by greed and the desire for material things.
-Give up greedy desires.
-Achieve Nirvana.
What are some rituals that are practiced in Hinduism? (Minimum of two for the points.)
Meditation, purification in the Gorges river, cremated bodies in Ganges river, follow Dharma, Diwali.
Worshiping ancestors.
Rituals? (minimum of two to get the points)
Purification ritual, weddings, funerals, worship at shrines and houses, and festivals.
What are some things that made U.S. soldiers have a harder time in fighting the war?
The tropical and unknown Terrain, unpredictable guerilla warfare, and sabotage by the Viet Cong.
What is the eightfold path? (You have to get a minimum of four to get your points.)
Know the truth, free your mind of evil, say nothing that hurts others, work for the good of others, respect life, resist evil, practice meditation, control your thoughts. (Or Right view, right intentions, right speech, right actions, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, right mindfulness.)
What is the caste system, and what are the different levels?
The caste system is a class system, hence the order being Priests and wise men, Warriors and rulers, merchants/traders/small farmers, peasants and field workers, and the untouchables.
What are the sacred texts?(Minimum of two to get the point.)
Book of Odes, documents, changes, rites.
Who is the major god, and what is their nickname?
Amaterasu- "Sun Goddess."