The Class : A Study On The Culture, History, Geography, And History Of Southeast Asia

Besides the experience of travel itself, identify one theme or pattern that seems to be repeated throughout the test. Examples (political\ systems, economic development, religion). What significance does this theme or pattern play in shaping the ancient world? Are there any chapters/people/events that contradict your pattern or theme?’

Hinduism is a very popular religion in India, being that it could possibly be the oldest religion of all time and originated in India, the Hindu population in India is 80%. With Hinduism being such a popular religion, it competes with Christianity and Islam at 900 million followers of Hinduism worldwide (Miksic, 10). As for the popularity of Buddhism, it is not nearly as prevalent as Hinduism is, even in India. A very important attribute to Hinduism is the caste system. The caste system is comprised of five levels that each Hindu is born into and cannot switch out of or marry into another. These levels include the Brahmans, who are the highest caste and include priests, scholars and other professionals, Kshatriyas, who are typically known

The way Hinduism and Buddhism entered Southeast Asia was not the same, as well as when it entered and its influence of Indian culture that emerged into the area. Civilizations in Southeast Asia focused on an appreciation to nature, which resulted in a harmonious and equal relationship between man and nature. Southeast Asia had been depicted and known as the “golden island.” These Southeast Asian civilizations were characteristically composed from Hindu and Buddhist ways of life that influenced its people greatly. As Buddhism processed its way into Southeast Asia, the religion became culturally grounded once the people practiced it. Hinduism and Buddhism in Southeast Asia were influenced by Indian culture, which was accepted by the rulers

1) Nationalism, socialism, and religion have all played a major role in anti-colonial struggles and post-colonial constructions in India and Southeast Asia. Which of these three ideologies do you think was most effective for colonized peoples and why?

Yes, Southeast Asian and African cultures developed into powerful civilizations due to the influence of older civilizations in that region. Although most every civilization to ever exist is a product of cultural synthesis, these civilizations especially relied on the influence of those older and more powerful, and without that wouldn't have become as big or as wealthy as they went on to become.

When thinking about the space of East Asian studies, we often only look at China, Japan, and Korea based on their physical boundaries on the world map. However, retaining one understanding of East Asia means we are not considering the problem of geography. In order to manoeuver with or around the problem of geography, we must constantly reinterpret and criticize the space we take for granted. The objective is not solving this problem, but to think of ways which can aid in our approach to it. Space is shaped by and for a political purpose, and our understanding of it plays out in our everyday lives. Scholars have criticized these dominant modes, and created alternate understandings. However, these new concepts should not be understood as alternatives to these dominant modes. Power may create and sustain the dominant form of geography, but the cultivation of alternate comprehensions aids in the endeavour of continuously revolutionizing its concept, as Li Dazhao does to “Spring” in his poem. By rejecting a single analyses of space to be the most correct, we begin to realize the discourse of geography is constantly criticizing and revolutionizing itself. From our understanding of this, we begin creating perspectives that make us more critically aware of our surroundings.

13. This documentary was very eye opening for me. I did not realize how much of a role music plays in everyday life from so long ago and to present day now. Music is always changing and always evolving. All of the different genres and styles have immigrated here along with other nationalities and all of this music has combined and changed to make it what it is today. It is something that keeps people going, it’s a motivating factor for many people and is also a coping mechanism for many. It brings many people together from all different walks of life. This video taught me many things about music that I did not know, but the most interesting was the Jubilee Singers. I had never heard of them before and it was very interesting to see that they

(a.1) One of David Kang’s most convincing arguments in “East Asia Before the West: Five Centuries of Trade and Tribute” is that the East Asia system was more effective in keeping peace as opposed to the system in Europe, a continent that saw many wars in the five centuries that Kang covers in his book.

​Gill and John witnessed first hand a problem that had not only afflicted Thailand, but was prevalent in many Southeast Asian countries. Instead of retirement, they rolled up their sleeves and went to work on a problem, that many never wanted to face, let alone

Culture Essay This essay will be comparing and contrasting of American and Southeast Asia culture. There are many differences and similarities in these cultures. Some of the different thing in Southeast Asia is their religion. The different names of their religion is Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and one of them we have in America is Christianity (D.R. SarDesai, 5).

How do the political, religious, and social structures of Harappan society compare its counterparts in Mesopotamia and Egypt?

Do you feel that Asian Civilizations from 1500 to 1700 veered towards modernity or careened back toward traditional culture?

Multiple changes took place in Southeast Asia as a result of the colonial control. Especially mixed results. One change that occurred was that economics grew vigorously. This happened because it was based on cash crops or goods that would eventually be sold on the world wide market. When before it was not being sold throughout the world. It was probably either sold within the French, who had been active in Southeast Asia since the 17th century.

The relationship between the locals and the Europeans was very important in Southeast Asia during the time of the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. The local rulers that were established had maintained a grip on their territory and had to be consulted before setting up trading posts. Any Europeans that ventured down to this region must have been prepared for what they would be encountering on its shores. Whether it was the Dutch from the Netherlands, the English country traders, the Portuguese or anyone else, they had to learn to co-exist with the locals in order to be successful in what they wanted to do. The Portuguese had done a very good job in maintaining a relationship with the locals wherever they went and were therefore

In the reading “Buddhism in SEA” (1973) by Aurora Roxas-Lim, he examined the political and cultural impacts of Buddhism in SEA. By doing so, he used the case study of Indonesia in particular Sumatra and Java to explain them (Lim, 1973:75). This paper critically analyses his arguments and evaluates the flaws of his arguments by dividing the essay into three parts. Part I evaluates his arguments on the cultural impact of Buddhism. Part II then goes on to re-examine the role of Buddhism in the political system. Lastly, Part III analyses the limitations of the overall reading. His main arguments on the impacts of SEA brought by Buddhism were generally logical. Although, he made several over-generalising arguments and his reading was outdated, these were some minor issues. As such, the study of Buddhism in early SEA should not use only Lim’s reading to draw a conclusive judgment.