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Asia

• Cultural Geography

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Religion

• Some religions that are found in Asia are

A. Buddhism
E. Shintoism
F. Islam
B. Hinduism
G. Christianity
C. Confucianism
D. Taoism
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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. Its 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.

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Hinduism

• Some sacred texts in Hinduism are
• The Vedas
• Upanishads
• Sutras

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Hinduism (Basic Beliefs)

• 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.

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Hinduism (Basic Beliefs)

• 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Buddhism (Basic Beliefs)

• 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

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Buddhism (Basic Beliefs)

• Buddhists believe in karma and reincarnation

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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
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Spread of Buddhism into Southeast Asia
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Dharma Wheel
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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 Laozis
  teachings.

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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.

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Yin Yang Symbol
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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.

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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.

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Small Shinto Shrine
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Torii
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Tanuki - A Japanese Racoon Spirit
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Tanuki Road Sign
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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
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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.

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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.

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