A Comparison of Hinduism and Buddhism
Bell Ringer
Explain how Hinduism and
Buddhism compare.
Standard: SSWH2
The student will identify the
major achievements of
Chinese and Indian
societies from 1100 BCE to
500 CE
Element C
Describe the development
Describe the development
of Chinese civilization under
of Chinese civilization under
the Zhou and Qin.
the Zhou and Qin.
Essential Question
How do the Zhou
and Qin Dynasties
compare?
BACKGROUND ON
CHINA
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1.
China was the
most isolated
of the
civilizations
.
2.
Long distances and
physical barriers
separated China
.
3.
Believed China was the center of the
earth & the only civilization.
4.
Began in a river valley, the Huang He.
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1.
River valleys
emerged along
A.
Yellow(Huang Ho)
earliest civilization -
damaging floods
B.
Yangtze
- very important in unification-
transportation- irrigation
Chinese civilization took shape
under the Shang.
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Established by
Nomads
Established
1
st
Dynasty
. .
Developed written language.
Decline
led to the rise of Zhou
and the
Dynastic
Cycle
.
China under the Zhou
Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty
1027BCE to 256 BCE
1.
Overthrew
the
Shang
.
2.
Promoted idea of
Mandate of
Heaven.
3.
Population increased.
4.
Set up feudal state
.
5.
Relied on
Agriculture
.
M
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n
d
a
t
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t
o
H
e
a
v
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n
1.
is
based on
four principles
:
a. The
right to rule
is granted
by Heaven
.
b. There is
only one Heaven
therefore there can be
only one
ruler.
c. The right to rule is
based
on the
virtue of the ruler
.
d. The right to rule is
not limited to one dynasty
.
2. The Mandate of Heaven justifies rebellion as long as the
rebellion is successful. Simply because if it was successful,
obviously then, the new ruler had to have had a Mandate
from Heaven.
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The dynastic cycle refers to the rise and fall of dynasties
C
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A
c
h
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v
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m
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n
t
s
Discovered silk
. (ancient Chinese secret).
Made the
first books
from wood or
bamboo.
Studied the
movement of planets
and
recorded eclipses of the sun
.
Developed
accurate calendar
with 365
1/4 days.
Made remarkable
achievements in
the art
of
bronzemaking
.
Home Work
Page 65 questions 3-5
Due Friday September 16
Closing: Review.
1.
Q @ A.
Hinduism and Buddhism are two major religions originating from India with key differences and similarities. Hinduism is polytheistic and focuses on dharma, karma, and moksha, while Buddhism emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to achieve Nirvana. Both religions advocate for spiritual growth and enlightenment but have distinct practices and beliefs.
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Bell Ringer Explain how Hinduism and Buddhism compare.
Standard: SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE
Element C Describe the development of Chinese civilization under the Zhou and Qin.
Essential Question How do the Zhou and Qin Dynasties compare?
BACKGROUND ON CHINA
The Geography of China 1.China was the most isolated of the civilizations. 2.Long distances and physical barriers separated China. 3.Believed China was the center of the earth & the only civilization. 4.Began in a river valley, the Huang He.
The Geography of China cont. 1.River valleys emerged along A.Yellow(Huang Ho) earliest civilization - damaging floods B. Yangtze- very important in unification- transportation- irrigation
Chinese civilization took shape under the Shang. Shang Dynasty (1650 B.C. 1027 B.C.) Established by Nomads Established 1stDynasty. . Developed written language. Decline led to the rise of Zhou and the Dynastic Cycle.
China under the Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty 1027BCE to 256 BCE 1. Overthrew the Shang. 2. Promoted idea of Mandate of Heaven. 3. Population increased. 4. Set up feudal state. 5. Relied on Agriculture.
Mandate to Heaven 1. is based on four principles: a. The right to rule is granted by Heaven. b. There is only one Heaven therefore there can be only one ruler. c. The right to rule is based on the virtue of the ruler. d. The right to rule is not limited to one dynasty. 2. The Mandate of Heaven justifies rebellion as long as the rebellion is successful. Simply because if it was successful, obviously then, the new ruler had to have had a Mandate from Heaven.
The Dynastic Cycle in China The dynastic cycle refers to the rise and fall of dynasties
Cultural Achievements Discovered silk. (ancient Chinese secret). Made the first books from wood or bamboo. Studied the movement of planets and recorded eclipses of the sun. Developed accurate calendar with 365 1/4 days. Made remarkable achievements in the art of bronzemaking.
Home Work Page 65 questions 3-5 Due Friday September 16
Closing: Review. 1. Q @ A.
