AP World History Chapter 5 Review (Latest 2023 - 2024) Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct
- What different answers to the problem of disorder arose in classical China?-
- Why has Confucianism been defined as a "humanistic philosophy" rather than a
: One proposed solution to the lack of order in classical China was legalism, which called for clear and strict laws, as well as a system of rewards and punishments. An- other option was Confucianism, which follows the teachings of the sage Confucius. It focuses on family, tradition, education, and government. Daoism is another ideology that was explored in China, which valued individualism, free spirit, and withdrawing from society.
supernatural religion?: Confucianism does not teach of any higher being, it simply describes ways in which humanity can act. It completely leaves out any mention of the supernatural.
3. How did the Daoist outlook differ from that of Confucianism?: Confucianism
teaches mostly of how government, family, and education should be conducted. It teaches that one should honor their family first, get an education, and if they are a superior in a relationship they should be benevolent and honest, or subordinate and respectful if they are the inferior. Daoism focuses on disregarding organized education and political matters. It teaches followers to be individualistic and withdraw from society, rather than contribute to it. Lastly, Confucianism has no supernatural elements in its teachings, whereas Daoism has definite spirituality and religious attributes.
- In what ways did the religious traditions of South Asia change over the
centuries?: The earliest common Indian religious tradition was from texts filled with poems, rituals, and prayers. These texts, called the Vedas were compiled by priests known as Brahmins, who also served to carry out the elaborate rituals detailed in the 1 / 2
texts. However, as Brahmins' rituals were less personal and more mechanical, and as the fees to conduct them became too great, these traditions became less popular.From that decrease in popularity, the Upanishads were born. These texts looked into the meaning of the Vedas and focused more on philosophy and the belief of a single force that connected all things in the world. These beliefs became what is now known as Hinduism. Buddhism was the last major religion to rise in South Asia. It was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who taught his followers to crave individualism in themselves and identify who they really were. This would bring them "enlightenment", which would eliminate greed and hatred from themselves.Buddhism itself actually declined significantly in India itself, but its traditions lived on and parts of it were adopted by Hindu culture.
- What new emphases characterized Hinduism as it responded to the chal-
- What aspects of Zoroastrianism and Judaism subsequently found a place in
lenge of Buddhism?: Hinduism changed from a largely philosophical and ritualistic religion to one of duty and worship of the gods through songs and prayers as well as the old rituals. It evolved to allow the common people, not just the Brahmins, to make religious progress through being selfless and dutiful.
Christianity and Islam?: Judaism adopted Zoroastrian ideas of a struggle between a good God and his evil opponent, a messiah that would seek to purify humanity, and a point at which the world would end. All three of these beliefs then were incorporated in Christianity and Islam later, as well as the belief of a heaven and a hell. The unique Jewish idea of people being out to communicate actively with their God was also adopted by Islam and Christianity.
7. What was distinctive about the Jewish religious tradition?: Judaism is a
monotheistic religion that began as ritualistic and later turned into a moralistic tradition of living a life of righteousness. It also is one of the earlier religions to include direct communication between people and their God, Yahweh.
- What are the distinctive features of the Greek intellectual tradition?: Greek
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