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I really like the richness of the ancient [[Indian]] culture. There seemed to be a real focus on understanding the meaning of life. It is too bad that the American culture seems not to care what life’s meaning really is. I respect Ancient India for trying to discover what life is really about, even though they ended up being quite off.  

I really like the richness of the ancient [[Indian]] culture. There seemed to be a real focus on understanding the meaning of life. It is too bad that the American culture seems not to care what life’s meaning really is. I respect Ancient India for trying to discover what life is really about, even though they ended up being quite off. '''

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'''2. What advantage did Buddhism have over [[Hinduism]] in converting people outside of India?''''''  

'''2. What advantage did Buddhism have over [[Hinduism]] in converting people outside of India?''''''  

[[Buddhism]] did not have such strict morals. People who were not from India were more drawn to Buddhism because they didn’t have to make as many sacrifices to convert.  

[[Buddhism]] did not have such strict morals. People who were not from India were more drawn to Buddhism because they didn’t have to make as many sacrifices to convert.  

'''3. Explain what this is:'''  

'''3. Explain what this is:'''  

This is a symbol that explains the Chinese religion of [[Taoism]]. The basic concept of Taoism is that opposites complement each other. The negative complements that positive; the feminine complements the masculine. So the goal of Taoism is to harmonize opposite forces.  

This is a symbol that explains the Chinese religion of [[Taoism]]. The basic concept of Taoism is that opposites complement each other. The negative complements that positive; the feminine complements the masculine. So the goal of Taoism is to harmonize opposite forces.  

'''4. What aspect or aspects of Hinduism have enabled it to survive for so long?'''  

'''4. What aspect or aspects of Hinduism have enabled it to survive for so long?'''  

Hinduism has survived for so long because it can adapt to changing cultures. I think that Hinduism’s ability to change shows how flawed it really is. Why should anyone follow a religion that changes based on the popular opinion?  Nevertheless, Hinduism still thrives to this day.  

Hinduism has survived for so long because it can adapt to changing cultures. I think that Hinduism’s ability to change shows how flawed it really is. Why should anyone follow a religion that changes based on the popular opinion?  Nevertheless, Hinduism still thrives to this day.  

'''5. Describe and explain one or more of your favorite insights by Sun Tzu.'''  

'''5. Describe and explain one or more of your favorite insights by Sun Tzu.'''  

That statement is very insightful. It is not smart to rely on the enemy’s mistakes to win a fight.

That statement is very insightful. It is not smart to rely on the enemy’s mistakes to win a fight.

'''6. H3. How do you think the major belief systems of today, as ranked in the lecture, will rank in 100 years?'''  

'''6. H3. How do you think the major belief systems of today, as ranked in the lecture, will rank in 100 years?'''  

The Anti- Religious view will slowly creep up the list. As the world’s morals go down, the desire for religion goes down. I have personally talked to people who have rejected religion because it did not align with how they wanted to live.  

The Anti- Religious view will slowly creep up the list. As the world’s morals go down, the desire for religion goes down. I have personally talked to people who have rejected religion because it did not align with how they wanted to live.  

'''7. H4. Describe what you think was the greatest contribution to the world by classical India or China.'''

'''7. H4. Describe what you think was the greatest contribution to the world by classical India or China.'''

The Chinese invention of the compass was one of the most significant inventions in history. Without the knowledge of how to tell direction, exploring would have been impossible.

The Chinese invention of the compass was one of the most significant inventions in history. Without the knowledge of how to tell direction, exploring would have been impossible.

[[Category:World History lectures]]

[[Category:World History lectures]]