What were the result of these interactions?
Due to the interactions between them and the mesopotamians, archeologists believe that they might have borrowed the mesopotamian's idea of using seals to mark their goods as their seals were similar.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
What inference can you make from studying the map about the mauryan dynasty?
What inference can you make from studying the map about the mauryan dynasty?
-The towns and cities were not located far apart from each other.
-The towns and cities were located near rivers.
-The towns and cities were not located far apart from each other.
-The towns and cities were located near rivers.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Impact that the different religions had on ancient SEA
Impact that the different religions had on ancient SEA
The different religions had a great impact on how SEAsian rulers governed. Although they may not follow the teachings of their new religion and culture entirely, they still combine the teachings of their new reliongion/culture with their old beliefs.
The different religions had a great impact on how SEAsian rulers governed. Although they may not follow the teachings of their new religion and culture entirely, they still combine the teachings of their new reliongion/culture with their old beliefs.
How Hinduism and Buddhism spread to SEA
How Hinduism and Buddhism spread to SEA
It was believed that Hinduism was spread to SEA when ancient rulers of SEA invited hindu priests to teach them about Indian culture during c.1 CE.
Around c.300 CE, Indian and Chinese traders started to influence the people of SEA with their religion. It is believed that Indian ,Chinese traders and Buddhist missionaries were the ones that spread Buddhism to SEA.
It was believed that Hinduism was spread to SEA when ancient rulers of SEA invited hindu priests to teach them about Indian culture during c.1 CE.
Around c.300 CE, Indian and Chinese traders started to influence the people of SEA with their religion. It is believed that Indian ,Chinese traders and Buddhist missionaries were the ones that spread Buddhism to SEA.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
What happened c. 1150 BCE
What happened c. 1150 BCE
The Shang Dynasty ended in about 1050 BCE, when conquerors from the state of Zhou invaded the capital and successfully toppled the Shang Dynasty. The Zhou conquerors claimed to overthrow the Shang Dynasty for moral reasons. They said that the Shang king was evil and that heaven no longer wanted him to rule. They blamed the Shang’s downfall on its king’s excessive drinking, indulgent lifestyle, and immoral behavior. The downfall remained a cautionary tale to kings and emperors for years to come
The Shang Dynasty ended in about 1050 BCE, when conquerors from the state of Zhou invaded the capital and successfully toppled the Shang Dynasty. The Zhou conquerors claimed to overthrow the Shang Dynasty for moral reasons. They said that the Shang king was evil and that heaven no longer wanted him to rule. They blamed the Shang’s downfall on its king’s excessive drinking, indulgent lifestyle, and immoral behavior. The downfall remained a cautionary tale to kings and emperors for years to come
Religion
Religion
Underneath the aristocratic class was the priest class. The priests kept the records of the government and were also in charge of religion. The religion in the time of the Shang dynasty was based on ancestor worship and a worship of many gods; the main god was known as Shang Ti, the Lord on High.
This god ruled as a supreme god over lesser gods, the sun, the moon, the wind, the rain, and other natural forces and places. Highly ritualized, ancestor worship became a part of the Shang religion. Sacrifice to the gods and the ancestors was also a major part of the Shang religion. When a king died, hundreds of slaves and prisoners were often sacrificed and buried with him. People were also sacrificed in lower numbers when important events, such as the founding of a palace or temple, occur
red.
Shang ti temple
Underneath the aristocratic class was the priest class. The priests kept the records of the government and were also in charge of religion. The religion in the time of the Shang dynasty was based on ancestor worship and a worship of many gods; the main god was known as Shang Ti, the Lord on High.
This god ruled as a supreme god over lesser gods, the sun, the moon, the wind, the rain, and other natural forces and places. Highly ritualized, ancestor worship became a part of the Shang religion. Sacrifice to the gods and the ancestors was also a major part of the Shang religion. When a king died, hundreds of slaves and prisoners were often sacrificed and buried with him. People were also sacrificed in lower numbers when important events, such as the founding of a palace or temple, occur
red.Shang ti temple
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Buildings/structures/artefacts
Buildings/structures/artefacts
The Great Bath
Most scholars say that this place would have been used for special religious functions where water was used to purify and renew the well being of the bathers.
'Priest king' statue
So-called "Priest King" statue,Mohenjo-Daro, late Mature Harrapan period, Found in National Museum, Karachi, Pakistan
Pashupati
Seals have been found at Mohenjo-daro depicting a figure sitting cross-legged in what some call a yoga-like pose
The Great Bath
Most scholars say that this place would have been used for special religious functions where water was used to purify and renew the well being of the bathers.
'Priest king' statue
So-called "Priest King" statue,Mohenjo-Daro, late Mature Harrapan period, Found in National Museum, Karachi, Pakistan
Pashupati
Seals have been found at Mohenjo-daro depicting a figure sitting cross-legged in what some call a yoga-like pose
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