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Unit Two: The Classical Era in World History - 500 B.C.E. - 500 C.E.Unit 2.1: Eurasian Culture TraditionsUnit GuideResources:World History Database ()Username & password: lionsTextbook: Glencoe World HistoryChapter 3: India & ChinaA. INDIA1. Indo-Aryan Beliefs…. systemCastesBrahmansKshatriyasVaisyasUntouchables2. Hinduism……………... Question: Describe the relationship that exists in Hinduism between the caste system and the dharma, or divine law. In spite of the difficulties they faced, most Untouchables did not opt to convert to other religions or emigrate to other countries in order to escape their lot in life. What social pressures might prevent a person from converting from the religion of his or her culture? 3. Buddhism…………….. & GautamaAsceticsMeditationNirvanaFour Noble TruthsEightfold PathEssay Question:Buddhism teaches that humans suffer due to desire’s attachments. What do you think this idea of desire becoming attached to things means? Do attachments cause suffering? In what ways do we lose who we are when we attach importance to material possessions? CHINA:4. Confucianism…….….. (Way)Concept of dutyhumanityEssay Questions:Explain the importance of filial piety to the Chinese. How does the concept of filial piety relate to the Confucian view of how society should function?5. Daoism (Taoism)….… Te Ching (The Way of the Dao)Concept of inactionEssay Questions: Explain the concept of inaction (rather than action) as a way to follow the will of Heaven and of conquering the self. 6. Legalism……………… Questions:How did Legalism differ from Confucianism and Daoism?Under Legalism, how did one follow the correct path?What are the advantages and disadvantages of a society based on Legalism?Do you believe human nature is inherently good or evil? Please support your answer. In what ways did Legalism contradict this quote? “Lead the people by virtue and restrain them by the rules of good taste, and the people will have a sense of shame, and moreover will become good.” ................
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