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AP World History
Classical Period 600 BCE – 600 CE – Part II- Buddhism and Confucianism
KEY CONCEPT 2.1: The DEVELOPMENT & CODIFICATION of RELIGIOUS
& CULTURAL TRADITIONS
Standard
3.10.2 Create a
system of
organization to
sequence ideas,
concepts, and
information to
make important
connections and
distinctions
4.0
3.5
3.0
Not a 3.0 yet
53 – 49
points
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34.5 points
You know how Jesus was Jewish but had a slightly different view of that religion and started his own called
Christianity? Well, in India they had a similar guy. His name was Siddhartha Gautama. He was a Hindu prince who
sought out to end suffering. He came up with his own 8-fold Path to Enlightenment and left Hinduism behind when
he became... The Buddha ("Enlightened One").
Summarize this paragraph in 1-2 sentences
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Notetaking/Jigsaw Activity
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3 points for taking notes on readings and video
Step #1 – In your group of Four you will each be assigned one section to read and take notes on below
Step #2 – After the notes are taken you will each read your notes out loud so the rest of your group can
“CASE” the notes
Part I- One section for each group member
The core beliefs about desire, suffering, and the search for enlightenment preached by the historic Buddha and
recorded by his followers into sutras and other scriptures were, in part, a reaction to the Vedic beliefs and rituals
dominant in South Asia. Buddhism changed over time as it spread throughout Asia — first through the support of
the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, and then through the efforts of missionaries and merchants, and the establishment of
educational institutions to promote its core teachings.
Click on the link for Buddhism - and take notes on the following sections
Buddhism at a glance
12- 15 Notes
On the same link and page – click on Beliefs and click on The Four Noble Truths 12- 15 notes
On the same link and page – click on Beliefs and click on Karma - 12- 15 Notes
On the same link and page – click on History and click on The Buddha – 12- 15 Notes
Part II – One section for each group member
Click on the link for Mauryan Emperor Ashoka and summarize the key events of Ashoka’s life from the
introduction and then notes for the sections below
7- 10 notes for each section
Introduction
Remorse for Aggression
Conquest by Teaching
The Dharma
On the Map Label where Buddhism spread because of the Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century BCE – be
sure to label where Buddhism started and where it spread, also label the following modern day
countries in South and Southeast 2 points for the spread of Buddhism, ½ point for each country
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- India
- Nepal
- China
- Japan
- Sri Lanka
- Burma
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Korea
Watch the last seven minutes of the Crash Course at the bottom of the Buddhism page and take
notes on the key events and concepts that John Green discusses about both Buddha and Ashoka on a
separate piece of paper.
Watch together and compare and case notes as a group!
Define what the 10 terms mean below with 3-5 details each-
1. SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA
2. BUDDHA
3. FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
4. KARMA
5. MAHAYANA
6. THERAVADA
7. MIDDLE WAY
8. 8-FOLD PATH
9. NIRVANA
10.
ASHOKA
Using the vocabulary words to write a summary describing and defining Buddhism. ____/9 points total
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Define all words
Topic sentence and correct grammar usage
Summary clearly describes and defines key aspects of Buddhism
Summary correctly uses vocabulary words (1/2 point per word)
o 5-6 words – 3.0/3.5 option
o 7-8 words- 3.5/4.0 option
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Summarize the following opening paragraph and tell what is important about Confucianism in one sentence
If I was playing Civilization or Age of Empires-style game, and I had to enter at the beginning of the game what
type of belief system my people should follow... I would choose Confucianism. It's great (if you are a
man). Everyone knows their place in society. There are respectful relationships from father-to-son all the way up to
the Emperor. Everyone works hard and does as their elders tell them. I'm assuming you're a teenager. If so, this
must sound terrible. You're probably Daoist. We'll cover them next...
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Notetaking/Jigsaw Activity
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3 points for taking notes on readings and video
Step #1 – In your group of Three you will each be assigned one section to read and take notes on
below
Step #2 – After the notes are taken you will each read your notes out loud so the rest of your group can
“CASE” the notes
1st person
Confucianism’s core beliefs and writings originated in the writings and lessons of Confucius and were elaborated by
key disciples who sought to promote social harmony by outlining proper rituals and social relationships for all
people in China, including the rulers.
Confucianism’s core beliefs and writingsFrom this webpage take notes on the Overview section, History, Beliefs, Teachings, Relationships and
Practices
3-5 notes for each section
Overview
History
Beliefs
Teachings
Relationships
2nd Person
Now let’s look at the next section - originated in the writings and lessons of Confucius and were elaborated by
key disciples – by taking notes on both Confucius’ Political Philosophy and Confucius and Education
notes each
10 -12
Confucius’ Political Philosophy
Confucius and Education
3rd Person
by outlining proper rituals and social relationships for all people in China, including the rulers. – explain what the
five relationships are and way there are important and explain how the two quotes from the “Analects” show his
philosophy of universal harmony.
Five relationships
Quotes from Analects (write the quotes and then explain it in your words)
On the Map show where Early Confucianism spread by 200 B.C.E and label the following modern day countries
Early Confucianism – 2points
China
- Japan
-Korea - ½ point each country
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Define what the 10 terms mean below with 3-5 details each -
1. KUNG FU-TZE
2. FIVE RELATIONSHIPS
3. FILIAL PIETY
4. MENCIUS
5. ANALECTS
Using the vocabulary words on write a summary describing and defining Confucianism.
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Define all words
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Topic sentence and correct grammar usage
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Summary clearly describes and defines key aspects of Confucianism
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Summary correctly uses vocabulary words (1/2 point per word)
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o 3-4 words – 3.0/3.5 option
o 4-5 words- 3.5/4.0 option
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Watch the of the Crash Course at the bottom of the Confucianism page from 6:30 to the end and take
notes on the key events and concepts that John Green discusses about Confucius and the role of
Confucianism in China on a separate piece of paper. – In your groups of three compare and case your
notes from the video
2004 DBQ Assessment – Mr. Wood will hand out the first previous AP Essay of the year, we will go over
how to write the essay together and watch the video from WHAP blackbelt Teacher Mr. Bartlet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0oOFfz5Boc
Here is how your scores will be graded for our unit 5- 20 points possible
Score of 1-2 - 5 points on the packet 2.0 for paper
Score of 3-4 - 10 points on the packet 3.0 for paper
Score of 5-6- 12 points on the packet 3.5 for paper
Score of 715 points on the packet 4.0 for paper
Score of 8-9
20 points on the packet 4.0 for paper
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