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SE/S Asia wk5
AP World History SE/S Asia (Post Classical)
Question | Answer |
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What are Hinduism's three BASIC points of belief? | Hinduism has three basics (karma, reincarnation, caste), many scriptures (e.g., Vedas, Bhagavad Gita), and three ways of “salvation” (works, knowledge, devotion). |
What are, according to Hinduism, three ways of Salvation? | and three ways of “salvation” (works, knowledge, devotion). |
What is the "Ultimate Reality"? | There is one ultimate reality, Brahman, and many gods (e.g., Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva). Hinduism has three basics (karma, reincarnation, caste), many scriptures (e.g., Vedas, Bhagavad Gita) |
How do Hindus mark celebrations? | Hindus have several festivals, e.g., Diwali, and holy places (Ganges River, etc.). |
Who was Buddha? | The Buddha (enlightened one) encountered “four sights” that led him to a religious experience from which he taught the “four noble truths” and the “eight-fold path” leading to Nirvana. |
What is form of Buddhism is the stricter version? | Theravada was the original faith, begun about 500 BC. It was a stricter version of Buddhism that spread to S and SE Asia; it also used the three baskets of scriptures, and three gems (Buddha, dharma, sangha). |
What were the "three gems" of Theravada? | it also used the three baskets of scriptures, and three gems (Buddha, dharma, sangha). |
What is Bhakti? | Bhakti is a devotional approach in Hinduism. |
Who are Sufis? | Sufis are Muslims who practice a more mystical faith. |
What does Monasticism in Buddhism mean? | Monasticism in Buddhism means some followers become monks and dedicate their lives to serving their faith. |
How do governments develop and maintain power? | competent leaders, strong military, cooperative neighbors, prosperous economy, cultural unity. |
What Hindu kingdoms were located in South Asia? | In South Asia there were the Vijayanagara Empire and Rajput kingdoms (both Hindu). |
What modern country was ruled by the Sinhala dynasty? | Also in S Asia was the Sinhala dynasties (Buddhist) in what is now Sri Lanka. |
What part of Asia was ruled by the Sinhala Dynasty? What was the religion practiced there? | Also in S Asia was the Sinhala dynasties (Buddhist) in what is now Sri Lanka. |
Where was the Sriviiaya Empire located? What religion was prevalent? | In SE Asia there were the Srivijaya Empire and Sukhothai kingdom (both Buddhist). |
Where was the Sukhothai kingdom located? What religion was prevalent? | In SE Asia there were the Srivijaya Empire and Sukhothai kingdom (both Buddhist). |
Where was the Khmer Empire located? What religion was prevalent? | Also in SE Asia were the Khmer Empire and Majapahit (both Buddhist and Hindu). |
Where was the Majapahit Empire located? What religion was prevalent? | Also in SE Asia were the Khmer Empire and Majapahit (both Buddhist and Hindu). |
Name several empires and kingdoms that were located in SE Asia? | In SE Asia there were the Srivijaya Empire and Sukhothai kingdom (both Buddhist). Also in SE Asia were the Khmer Empire and Majapahit (both Buddhist and Hindu). |