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| | Shang-1766-1122 B.C. Leader: T'ang | | Shang-1766-1122 B.C. Leader: T'ang |
| − | 2. List the major ancient empires of India, including the time periods and major leaders.
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| − | 3. Explain what this is:
| + | Zhou 1027-221 B.C. |
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| | + | Qin 221-206 B.C. Prince Zheng |
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| | + | Han 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. Han Wudi |
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| | 4. Pick one of the religions in this week's lecture and discuss it, including where it fits in as to popularity and influence among all the world religions. | | 4. Pick one of the religions in this week's lecture and discuss it, including where it fits in as to popularity and influence among all the world religions. |
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| | + | Taoism was a popular religion in China and Southeast Asia. One reason it was popular was that it was readily compatible with the teachings of Confucius. It was a far more philosophical religion than major religions such as Christianity and Islam. It called for less government, and wanted harmony through the Yin and Yang. |
| | 5. Which intellectual insight or breakthrough discussed in this week's lecture is most important, and why? | | 5. Which intellectual insight or breakthrough discussed in this week's lecture is most important, and why? |
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| | + | The inventions of China, since we use them even today. Paper, gunpowder,fans, compasses, and the list goes on. We owe a lot to the ancient Chinese. |
| | 6. Write an essay of 150 words or more on any topic related to this week's lecture, or enter 3 key terms in the Study Guide with descriptions. | | 6. Write an essay of 150 words or more on any topic related to this week's lecture, or enter 3 key terms in the Study Guide with descriptions. |
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| | Another three terms were Eightfold Path, Euclid, and Hinduism. | | Another three terms were Eightfold Path, Euclid, and Hinduism. |
| − | --[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 13:21, 21 September 2011 (EDT) | + | --[[User:JamesWilson|James Wilson]] 13:21, 21 September 2011 (EDT) |