hist 1017, buddhism

Question 1

Who was Ashoka?

Answer 1

First emporer of Mauryan empire.
Pushed tolerance of other religions. Under Ashoka the first samples of Indian writing systems we can translate were created.

Question 2

The turn to Buddhism

Answer 2

Ashoka and the siege of Kalinga. 100,000 soldiers died during expansion. Ashoka went walking through the death he had a religious moment.

Question 3

What are the edicts of Ashoka?

Answer 3

A moral code created by Ashoka of the Muaryan dynasty in India related to public welfare and foster just government. non-violence, end wars of conquest.

Question 4

how was the message of the edicts spread?

Answer 4

Making regular decrees and posting them around the empire on pillars. stupas=monuments that hold buddha relics

Question 5

What is theravada buddhism?

Answer 5

original Buddhism, meditation, 8 fold path, 4 truths, no god. Changes happen because of cross-cultural influence.

Question 6

Mahayana Buddhism

Answer 6

new, afterlife, open to all individuals to escape suffering, spreads with trade and travel

Question 7

Was buddha decided a wise man or deity

Answer 7

deity. easier to change religions

Question 8

Bodhisattvas

Answer 8

Enlightened people that decided to sick around and help people who are alive. different ones are incharge of different areas.

Question 9

how did cultural adaptation show in buddhist art?

Answer 9

Naturalistic appeal (Hellenistic standards)

Question 10

Gupta Dynasty

Answer 10

Indian Empire (320 CE-550 CE) known for re-establishing Hinduism and for achievements in math and science. major south asia dynasty, supports poets and playwrights

Question 11

how was hindu synthesized?

Answer 11

Lots of possibilities. Incorporating things. Many views, not central. Vedic revival.

Question 12

How did brahmins change?

Answer 12

Jainism and Buddhism were in the cities. Brahmins were giving up parts of the past, becoming more Hindu. Vegetarians, adopting some other beleifs, no sacrifices, Non violence

Question 13

What is the eternal atma?

Answer 13

the thing that is reborn when you get reincarnated (soul)

Question 14

what is Bhaktai?

Answer 14

Worship based on devotion and emotion. Didn’t need a brahman or deity to worship

Question 15

what are the laws of manu?

Answer 15

Manu was the father of human race. set of rules to live in caste. rules comfort during change.

Question 16

what is indic culture?

Answer 16

Sanskrit spreads. Language of culture and politics, not just religion. Internal colonization. Mix of Sanskrit, mix of Hindu and Buddhist beleifs.

Question 17

How did christianity spread?

Answer 17

Nestorian Christians, travel along road. Christian church in China. Thomas Christians

Question 18

How did buddhism spread?

Answer 18

via monks. Central asian corridor.

Question 19

what were the bamiyan buddhas?

Answer 19

Large carved buddhas, 121-180 ft tall. Every stop along the road has Buddhist communities.

Question 20

How did buddhism spread throughout china?

Answer 20

Buddhist travelers. changed from confucianism to buddhism. created schools.

Question 21

Kumarajiva

Answer 21

Buddhist monk, scholar, and missionary from the Kingdom of Kucha who helped spread Buddhism to parts of China. “the middle way”

Question 22

Why did buddhism become popular in China?

Answer 22

Empirical government was weak (Han falling apart). Become prominent since monasteries provide charity and care to sick and poor. Great success thanks to rulers.