Question: What inference can you make from studying the map about Mauryan dynasty and what were the result of these interactions?
Inference
I can infer that that the towns were close together for easy travel along the silk route and they were close to rivers as a constant source of water.
Result
The result of the interaction between the mesopotamians and the Indus people made the Indus people borrow the idea of using seals to mark their goods. This is because the seals among them were similar
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Impacts of Religion and How did Hindumsim and Buddhism spread to SouthEast Asia?
Question: Impact of Religion and how did Hinduism and Buddhism spread to SEA?
Impact of religion
Rulers often used the teachings of a religion to guide the way they governed. This also altered their mindset on ruling. For example, when Ashoka converted to Buddhism, he stopped waging wars on other kingdoms and encouraged his people to lead good lives. Religion also influenced the way the people of ancient India, China and SEA lived. An example was when the kings of SEA converted to Islam, they stopped seeing themselves as gods.
How did Hinduism spread to SEA?
Hinduism came to SEA in the 1st century CE. It is believed that Hindu priests from India were invited to the courts of ancient SEA rulers to teach Indian culture. The rulers then adopted Hinduism, learneed Sanskrit and built magnificent Hindu temple cities.
How did Buddhism spread to SEA?
Buddhism was brought to SEA c. 300 CE. It was brought by Indian and Chinese traders along with Buddhist missionaries who travelled with them. The ancient SEA rulers then adopted Buddhism and built impressive ancient monuments such as the famous Borobudur complex in Indonesia and the Ananda temple in Myanmar.
Impact of religion
Rulers often used the teachings of a religion to guide the way they governed. This also altered their mindset on ruling. For example, when Ashoka converted to Buddhism, he stopped waging wars on other kingdoms and encouraged his people to lead good lives. Religion also influenced the way the people of ancient India, China and SEA lived. An example was when the kings of SEA converted to Islam, they stopped seeing themselves as gods.
How did Hinduism spread to SEA?
Hinduism came to SEA in the 1st century CE. It is believed that Hindu priests from India were invited to the courts of ancient SEA rulers to teach Indian culture. The rulers then adopted Hinduism, learneed Sanskrit and built magnificent Hindu temple cities.
How did Buddhism spread to SEA?
Buddhism was brought to SEA c. 300 CE. It was brought by Indian and Chinese traders along with Buddhist missionaries who travelled with them. The ancient SEA rulers then adopted Buddhism and built impressive ancient monuments such as the famous Borobudur complex in Indonesia and the Ananda temple in Myanmar.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
What Happened C.1150 BCE?
Question: Discuss and write down why, how and what had happened to have caused an end to the Shang Dynasty. Present your findings on your blog. Support your conclusion with evidence (primary or/and secondary).
Fall of the Shang Dynasty
(Image taken from http://www.artsmia.org/art-OF-asia/history/shang-dynasty-map.cfm)
The last Shang was killed in c. 1150 BCE. The dynasty that ruled next was the Western Zhou dynasty (1027- 771 BCE). The Zhou kings had a similar culture to the Shang kings. Thus, the change in dynasty did not result in the end of the Shang Civilisation.Around 771 BCE, a group of people killed the Zhou king. This forced his own son to move his capital eastward. His dynasty was known as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (771-221 BCE).
However, fighting between the people continued and the last 232 years of the Eastern Zhou dynasty was known as the Period of the Warring States. During this period, the northern part of China was broken up into several competing kingdoms. Finally in 221 BCE, a prince managed to unite these kingdoms to form the first Chinese empire under the the Qin dynasty (221-206 BCE).
Fall of the Shang Dynasty
(Image taken from http://www.artsmia.org/art-OF-asia/history/shang-dynasty-map.cfm)
The last Shang was killed in c. 1150 BCE. The dynasty that ruled next was the Western Zhou dynasty (1027- 771 BCE). The Zhou kings had a similar culture to the Shang kings. Thus, the change in dynasty did not result in the end of the Shang Civilisation.Around 771 BCE, a group of people killed the Zhou king. This forced his own son to move his capital eastward. His dynasty was known as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (771-221 BCE).
However, fighting between the people continued and the last 232 years of the Eastern Zhou dynasty was known as the Period of the Warring States. During this period, the northern part of China was broken up into several competing kingdoms. Finally in 221 BCE, a prince managed to unite these kingdoms to form the first Chinese empire under the the Qin dynasty (221-206 BCE).
Religion
Question: From the images given, such as the ritual vessels and the inscribed ox scapula, we know that there is an existanc of priests.Conduct a research to learn more about the religion that the people of the Shang Civlisation practiced. Blog your answers supported by pictorial or written sources as your evidence.
Religion
(Image taken from http://www.artsmia.org/viewer/detail.php?id=1002&i=16&v=2&op=1204)
The Shang worshipped a figure they called "Shang Ti," or "Lord on High." This supreme god ruled over lesser gods of the sun, the moon, the wind, the rain, and other natural forces and places. Shang-Ti also regulated human affairs and ruled over the material universe. This dual function would, in the Chou dynasty, be attributed to a more abstract figure, "t'ien," or "Heaven." The Shang also believed that their ancestors dwelled in heaven after their death and continued to show an interest in their family and descendants. The obligations within the family included, therefore, the ancestors. Failing in one's duties to the ancestors could bring all sorts of disasters on a family. All of these divine and semi-divine figures, from Shang-Ti to a family's ancestors, were sacrificed to. However, we know little of the nature or the frequency of these sacrifices. We do know, however, that in the Chou dynasty only the king could sacrifice to Shang-Ti; it is highly likely that Shang-Ti was the "local god" of the Shang kings who was subsequently elevated in order to elevate the Shang themselves. The one disturbing fact of Shang sacrifice is that it certainly involved humans; slaves and prisoners of war were often sacrificed by the hundreds when a king died. Lesser numbers were sacrificed at the founding of a palace or temple.
(Information from http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ANCCHINA/SHANG.HTM)
Religion
(Image taken from http://www.artsmia.org/viewer/detail.php?id=1002&i=16&v=2&op=1204)
The Shang worshipped a figure they called "Shang Ti," or "Lord on High." This supreme god ruled over lesser gods of the sun, the moon, the wind, the rain, and other natural forces and places. Shang-Ti also regulated human affairs and ruled over the material universe. This dual function would, in the Chou dynasty, be attributed to a more abstract figure, "t'ien," or "Heaven." The Shang also believed that their ancestors dwelled in heaven after their death and continued to show an interest in their family and descendants. The obligations within the family included, therefore, the ancestors. Failing in one's duties to the ancestors could bring all sorts of disasters on a family. All of these divine and semi-divine figures, from Shang-Ti to a family's ancestors, were sacrificed to. However, we know little of the nature or the frequency of these sacrifices. We do know, however, that in the Chou dynasty only the king could sacrifice to Shang-Ti; it is highly likely that Shang-Ti was the "local god" of the Shang kings who was subsequently elevated in order to elevate the Shang themselves. The one disturbing fact of Shang sacrifice is that it certainly involved humans; slaves and prisoners of war were often sacrificed by the hundreds when a king died. Lesser numbers were sacrificed at the founding of a palace or temple.
(Information from http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ANCCHINA/SHANG.HTM)
Friday, July 17, 2009
Occupation
Question: Find at least 3 more possible occupations and support your findings with images and explaination.
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(Image taken from http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/332730393_e89e9ea12d.jpg)
Occupation: Priest
Explaination: During that time religions would have been immensley carried out to ensure that the reigion survives.
2.
Occupation: Fisherman
Explaination: People in that civilisation would have depended greatly on the sea for food. In order to be able to catch the food, fishermen are hired.
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(Image taken from http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/331734642_6b02af3bd1.jpg?v=0)
Occupation: Pottery Maker
Explaination: Pots were used then to store things such as food. So, pottery makers are hired to make pots for that same purpose.
Features of the Indus Valley Civilisation
Questions: You are to gather at least 3 more images taken by historians/archaelogists of bulidings/sturctures/artifacts found in the Indus Valley Civilisation. Name then and explain its' possible usuage by the people in that civilisation.
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Bathing Area in Harappa
Usage: A bathing area for peope in the civilisation.
2.
(Image taken from http://www.harappa.com/walk/index.html)
Granary
Usage: To store grain
3.
(Image taken from http://www.harappa.com/walk/index.html)
Guard Hut
Usage: To house the guards and to ensure that none of the grain in the Granary is not stolen.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Recap Questions
1. What are primary and secondary sources?
- Primary sources are information provided by people who were involved in historical events or who witnessed the events and secondary sources are the records of people who did not directly participate in or witness the events they describe.
2. How do historians make sure their sources are reliable?
- They evaluate the evidence by checking if it is credible,consistent and corroboratable. if it passes the three Cs, the source is reliable but if it does not pass a single one, it is not reliable.
3. Why and when is it necessary for historians to revise their interpretations of past events?
- It is necessary for the historians to revise their interpretations of the past events as new pieces of evidence are always being discovered which may change their view on the past.
- Primary sources are information provided by people who were involved in historical events or who witnessed the events and secondary sources are the records of people who did not directly participate in or witness the events they describe.
2. How do historians make sure their sources are reliable?
- They evaluate the evidence by checking if it is credible,consistent and corroboratable. if it passes the three Cs, the source is reliable but if it does not pass a single one, it is not reliable.
3. Why and when is it necessary for historians to revise their interpretations of past events?
- It is necessary for the historians to revise their interpretations of the past events as new pieces of evidence are always being discovered which may change their view on the past.
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