PACKET C Module 6 Topic Workshop #16 New Religions Emerge and Spread
PERIOD 2 KEY CONCEPT 2.1 The Development and Codification of Religious and Cultural Traditions
KEY CONCEPT 2.1 As states and empires increased in size and contacts between regions intensified, human communities transformed their religions and ideological beliefs and practices.
INTERACTION CULTURAL ECONOMIC SOCIAL AP Themes 2.1.2 9 Thematic Learning Objectives Architecture Assertion of Universal Truths Religious Practice and Gender Roles; Castes Buddhism; Confucianism; Daoism, Christianity Development and Influence of Religious Beliefs Greco-Roman Philosophy & Customs Vedic, Confucian, Daoist, & Christian Customs Art & Architecture Reflected Religious Beliefs Buddhism & Christianity Spread by Merchants Confucian, Christian, & Buddhist Ideologies Greco-Romanism
Topic Workshop #16 PRIMARY STATEMENT OF ANALYSIS New belief systems and cultural traditions emerged and spread, often asserting universal truths.
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence The core beliefs preached by the historic Buddha and collected by his followers in sutras and other scriptures were, in part, a reaction to the Vedic beliefs and rituals dominant in South Asia.
Siddhartha Gautama EVIDENCE
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS EVIDENCE The World is Full of Suffering All Suffering is Caused by Desire The Way to End Suffering is to End Desire The Way to End Desire is to Follow the Eightfold Path
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence Buddhism branched into many schools and changed over time as it spread throughout Asia first through the support of the Mauryan Empreror Ashoka, and then through the efforts of missionaries and merchants, and the establishment of educational institutions to promote Buddhism s core teachings.
Ashoka Converts to Buddhism EVIDENCE
Buddhism Spread by Missionaries EVIDENCE
Buddhism Splits EVIDENCE THERAVADA Buddha as Teacher MAHAYANA Buddha as Divine
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence Confucianism s core beliefs and writings originated in the writings and lessons of Confucius.
CONFUCIUS EVIDENCE
CONFUCIANISM EVIDENCE
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence They were elaborated by key disciples, Including rulers such as Wudi, who sought to promote social harmony by outlining proper rituals and social relationships for all people in China.
Ruler 5 Relationships of Confucianism Father Husband EVIDENCE Elder Brother Subject Son Wife Younger Brother Friend Friend
Wudi of Han China EVIDENCE
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence In major Daoist writings, the core belief of balance between humans and nature assumed that the Chinese political system would be altered indirectly.
LAOZI EVIDENCE
Some Sayings of Confucius EVIDENCE
EVIDENCE
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence Daoism also influenced the development of Chinese culture.
Topic Workshop #16 ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF Influence of Daoism on the Development of Chinese Culture Medical Theories and Practice Poetry Metallurgy Architecture
EVIDENCE Daoist Medical Theories
Daoist Poetry EVIDENCE
EVIDENCE Daoist Metallurgy (Alchemy)
Daoist Architecture EVIDENCE
EVIDENCE Daoist Temple Architecture
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence Core beliefs of Christianity were based on the teachings, divinity, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded by his disciples and drew on Judaism as well as Roman and Hellenistic influences.
Jesus of Nazareth EVIDENCE
Christian Disciples EVIDENCE
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence Despite initial Roman imperial hostility, Christianity spread through the efforts of missionaries, merchants, and early saints through many parts of Afro-Eurasia, and eventually gained Roman imperial support by the time of the Emperor Constantine.
EVIDENCE
Constantine EVIDENCE
Christianity Legalized in Rome EVIDENCE
Theodosius makes Christianity Official Roman Religion EVIDENCE
EVIDENCE Justinian outlawed all other religions in Byzantine Empire
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence Greco-Roman religious and philosophical traditions offered diverse perspectives on the study of the natural world, the connection to the divine, and the nature of political power and hierarchy.
EVIDENCE Hellenistic Culture in the Mediterranean
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence Some of these perspectives emphasized logic, empirical observation, and scientific investigation.
Topic Workshop #16 Supporting Statement of Evidence Art and architecture reflected the values of religions and belief systems.
Topic Workshop #16 ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF Art and Architecture Hindu art and architecture Buddhist art and architecture Christian art and architecture Greco-Roman art and architecture
HINDU ART & ARCHITECTURE
BUDDHIST ART & ARCHITECTURE
CHRISTIAN ART & ARCHITECTURE
GREEK & ROMAN ART & ARCHITECTURE
PACKET C Module 6 Topic Workshop #16 New Religions Emerge and Spread QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? CONCERNS?
GROUP ACTIVITY 1. DISCUSS: Topic Workshop Analysis Sheet #16 2. GROUP ACTIVITY C2 Oriental Belief Systems