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Unit 2: How Trade and Travel Changed the World

Lesson D: The Chinese Continent

Activity 1: Asian Belief Systems

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Presentation Activity - Paths of Faith

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Before you view the presentation: In the following mini lesson, you will view examples of the diverse belief systems of people in Ming China and the Asian continent. Consider these questions that will be used in a discussion that follows.

  • What role did Confucianism and various religions play in Chinese society?
  • How was the Ming government tolerant of different belief systems?

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Classroom Activity - The Role of Confucianism and Daoism in Ming China

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Directions: Follow your teacher's directions to participate in your class discussion.

  1. What role did Confucianism and various religions play in Chinese society?
  2. How was the Ming government tolerant of different belief systems?
  3. How does the map in this lesson in particular reflect the tolerance of different belief systems in China and Asia?

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Interactive Icon Directions: Complete the following activity based on the information in the previous mini lesson on Asian belief systems. Match the correct term on the right with description on the left. Use the buttons provided to check the latest move or, when you are done, check the whole question.