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Title: Asia Cultural Geography Religion Some religions that ar


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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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