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Developments in South and Southeast Asia from c. 1200 to c. 1450
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Learning Objectives Explain how the various belief systems and practices of South and Southeast Asia affected society over time. Explain how and why various states of South and Southeast Asia developed and maintained power over time.
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South and South East Asian States
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Reminder We’ve Learned a little about South ASIA IN OUR DISCUSSION OF Islam
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South Asia Hey kids, South Asia basically means India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Also, probably Nepal. Maybe Afghanistan. It Gets Complicated.
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Geography
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Crash Course
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Hinduism Texts Polytheistish Beliefs
Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and the Bhagavad-Gita Polytheistish Beliefs Atman Brahman Karma, Dharma, Reincarnation Moksha
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The Caste System Most rigid social structure No Social Mobility
Varna and Jati Reinforced by Hinduism and Reincarnation Keeps India Decentralized, Historically
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Religious diversity in South and SouthEast Asia
Beliefs and Practices Religious diversity in South and SouthEast Asia
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Bhakti Movement Emerged from Southern India
Stressed a Personal devotion to god, one supreme deity such as Vishnu or Shiva Appealed to low Caste and women Non-Discriminatory, Open- Minded Used local languages Influenced by Sufism
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Sufism Mystical Branch of Islam
Spread Islam through missionary activity Emphasized a personal devotion Use of meditation Chanting, Dancing, Praying
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Buddhist Monasticism Earliest form of monasticism Spread Buddhism
Monasteries, monks, nuns Spread Buddhism Provided social programs Education, orphanages, Food, hospice
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South Asian Kingdoms Vijayanagara Empire Rajput kingdoms
Sinhala dynasties
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Southeast Asian Kingdoms
Srivijaya Empire Khmer Empire Majapahit Sukhothai kingdom
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Divided by religion
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Group research You will each be assigned a Hindu/Buddhist Kingdom Be prepared to present Answer the following questions: Explain how and why various states of South and Southeast Asia developed and maintained power over time Explain how the various belief systems and practices of South and Southeast Asia affected society over time.
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