Ch. 15- Buckman Flashcards
What religions did ruling elites in Southeast Asia allow in their courts?
Hunter Sands
Hinduism and Buddhism
When did the first Indian merchants visit Southeast Asia?
Hunter Sands
perhaps as early as 500 BC
What attracted the ruling elites of Southeast Asia to Hinduism and Buddhism
Hunter Sands
the faiths reinforced their rule
Did the Southeast Asian people adopt the caste system?
Hunter Sands
No, they did not like the caste system.
What 2 big Indian writings did Southeast Asian ruling elites adopt?
Hunter Sands
Ramayana and Mahabharata
When did the chola kings take the dancing shiva as their family god?
Joey Raymer
The tenth century
How did the Hindus hope to achieve mystic Union with the gods?
Joey Raymer
Offering food, and meditation
Which philosopher was shankara similar to?
Joey Raymer
Plato
How was shankara similar to Plato?
Joey Raymer
He thought the world was an illusion
How did shankara think humans could understand the ultimate reality of Brahman?
Joey Raymer
Through logical reasoning
What lead to the popularity of Hinduism?
Cade Prins
Devotional Cults
Why were devotional cults excepted?
Cade Prins
They promised salvation
What 2 gods dis the cults focus on?
Cade Prins
Vishnu & Shiva
What is Vishnu the god of?
Cade Prins
He is the Preserver of the World
What is Shiva the god of?
Cade Prins
Fertility and Destruction
