Asia Culture

Asia Culture - Transcript

Asia
Cultural Geography

Religion


Some religions that are found in Asia are
E Shintoism F Islam G Christianity

A Buddhism B Hinduism C Confucianism D Taoism

Hinduism






Hinduism is an ethnic religion because it appeals mainly to people in India Most Hindus in the world live in India Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world It s origins can be traced back to 2500 3000 B C or earlier Hinduism does not have one founder It is based on the teachings of holy men and revealed truths over a long period of time

Hinduism
A B C

Some sacred texts in Hinduism are The Vedas Upanishads Sutras

Hinduism Basic Beliefs
A

B C D E

Some basic beliefs of Hindus are Brahman is the supreme spirit but it can take many forms Hinduism is considered by some to be polytheistic Atman The soul of a person Karma Reincarnation Moksha The ultimate goal of life is the union of atman and Brahman

Hinduism Basic Beliefs


A B C D E

The caste system is a system of social organization in India that is connected with Hinduism Basically when you are born you are born into a certain level of society The castes are Brahmins Teachers Priests Kshastriyas Soldiers Vaishyas Skilled Workers Shudras Manual Workers Dalits People outside the caste system

Hinduism Basic Beliefs


The caste system led to discrimination in India and it has been outlawed but some people still believe in it and practice it

Buddhism


Buddhism is related to Hinduism and shares many of the same basic beliefs The relationship between Buddhism and Hinduism is similar to the relationship between Christianity and Judaism

Buddhism
Buddhism was founded by a man named Siddhartha who was born around 500 400 B C in Nepal The religion quickly spread to other parts of Asia and was a major religion in India for a time however most people are Hindus in India today


Buddhism Basic Beliefs
A B C D

The four noble truths Life is suffering Suffering is caused by want or desire There is a way to end suffering The way to end suffering is the eightfold path

Buddhism Basic Beliefs
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The eightfold path is Right view Right intention Right speech Right action Right livelihood Right effort Right mindfulness Right concentration

Buddhism Basic Beliefs


Buddhists believe in karma and reincarnation

Buddhism


Buddhism is a major religion in Southeast Asia and is practiced in China Korea and Japan Countries that are predominantly Buddhist are

A Thailand B Laos C Cambodia D Myanmar

Spread of Buddhism into Southeast Asia

Dharma Wheel

Taosim
Taosim is a religion or philosophy that began in China around 500 400 B C Tradition says that Taoism is based on the teachings of Laozi The Tao Te Ching is a collection of Laozi s teachings


Taoism
The Tao is called the Great Mother Empty yet inexhaustible It gives birth to infinite worlds It is always present within you You can use it any way you want

Yin Yang Symbol

Confuciansim
Confucianism is a philosophy that began in China around 500 400 B C It is based on the teachings of Confucius Confucianism is concerned mainly with social organization It emphasizes respect for elders and education


Shintoism
Shintoism is a native religion of Japan Shintos worship kami spirits Sometimes kami live in specific places such as rivers mountains and lakes and sometimes they are major natural objects such as the sun or moon


Small Shinto Shrine

Torii

Tanuki A Japanese Racoon Spirit

Tanuki Road Sign

Islam


Islam started in Saudi Arabia around 600 A D and it spread into parts of South Southeast and East Asia Countries that are predominantly Muslim are

A Pakistan B Bangladesh C Indonesia

Christianity
Christianity was brought to Asia by Europeans who colonized parts of Asia and controlled some countries The Philippines is predominantly Roman Catholic There are many Catholics in Vietnam and East Timor


Respect for Ancestors


Many Asian cultures venerate and even worship ancestors This belief has been incorporated into Asian religions and belief systems
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Conflicts




India and Pakistan both claim a region called the Kashmir Part of the problem is based on religion Pakistan is a Muslim country and India is Hindu East Timor is a small country in Southeast Asia that was created in 2002 It used to be part of Indonesia but most people in East Timor are Catholic The source of this conflict is based on cultural differences