Category: AsianStudies

  • Asian Studies Readings: Hundred Schools of Thought

    Today you are reading selections from several philosophers. There are 6 choices for readings be sure to read and respond to at least three of these readings. This is intended to open you mind to their point of view and may be extremely difficult. Take your time and respond in the best way possible after…

  • Asian History: Meiji Restoration

    Students began watching excerpts from The Last Samurai. The focus of the viewing is to see the difference between the modernization process of Japan and the ancient lifestyle of rural japan and the Samurai Landowning class. Students are to answer the following questions: How do the Emperor‘s Counselors minimize the role of the Samurai class and…

  • Asian Studies: Hong Kong Project

    Create a presentation of 3-5 mins. Due Thursday, March 15 Students must use one of the following methods: PowerPoint w/ few words and mostly pictures Prezi.com w/ few words and mostly pictures Digital Movie w/ voice over.

  • Asian Studies: Religion

    Answer the following questions for each of these religions. Where was the religion founded and how long has it existed? What are basic ideas/beliefs of the religion? How/why has the religion spread from its origins? Shintoism Buddhism Jainism Hinduism Sikhism

  • Asian Studies: Ancient Korea

    Use the following three links to read about the end of the Ancient Period in Korea. You will notice that the regional power, Silla, Unified most of Korea. They were then overthrown by the Goryeo period. Finally by 1300 the modern dynasty of Joseon took power and retained it until the later 1800s. Use the…

  • Asian History: Chinese Archetecture

    Use the following set of hyperlinks to answer the questions. If the title is linked it is the Google Maps site. Terra Cotta Warriors: Wikipedia    UNESCO What was the original function of the warriors? How many warriors exist? What direction do they face? Mount Tai: Wikipedia   UNESCO Why is the site significant to Taoist? What…