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IId. Key Cultural and Social Systems
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Topics for II. Foundations: to 1000 CE
Major Belief Systems
General
BBC Online: Religion & Ethics: Buddhism
This is a mega-site that explains and compares the major religious systems that emerged in this period.
 BBC Online: Religion & Ethics: Buddhism
CUNY Brooklyn -- Chinese Cultural Studies: Philosophy and Religion in China
This useful site discusses religion and then compares Buddhism, Christianity, and Daoism.
CUNY Brooklyn -- Chinese Cultural Studies: Philosophy and Religion in China
Buddhism
Australian National University: The Spread of Buddhism Outside of India
This site discusses Buddhism's Indian origins and its spread outside of India.
Australian National University: The Spread of Buddhism Outside of India
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey: The Buddhist Age 500 B.C.E - 319 C.E.
This site discusses the Buddhist age.
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey: The Buddhist Age 500 B.C.E - 319 C.E.
Christianity
The Bible And Christianity
This site presents a secular view of Christianity's origins.
The Bible And Christianity
Map of the Spread of Christianity
This site provides a useful map illustrating the spread of Christianity.
Map of the Spread of Christianity
Confucianism
Historic Basis of Chinese Culture
This site describes the context and setting for the emergence of Confucianism.
Historic Basis of Chinese Culture
Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
This site has useful links for comparing Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, and an image gallery and glossary.
Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
Confucius
The biography of Confucius and explanation of his message are useful for comparison with the other religions and philosophies.
Confucius
Daoism (sometimes spelled Taoism)
Daoism Depot
This site defines and explains Daoism.
Daoism Depot
ReligiousTolerance.com: Taoism
This site presents a clear summary of Daoist principles.
ReligiousTolerance.com: Taoism
Hellenism
University of Pennsylvania Museum: Pictorial Tour of the Daily Life of Ancient Greek World
This is an informative site on daily life in the ancient Greet world.
University of Pennsylvania Museum: Pictorial Tour of the Daily Life of Ancient Greek World
Materials for the Study of Women and Gender in the Ancient World
This is a very useful site for gender issues; it contains links to all areas and periods including ancient Greece and the Hellenistic period.
Materials for the Study of Women and Gender in the Ancient World
Hinduism
The Life Of Ashoka Mauryan
This site discusses the life of Ashoka, and by extension, Hinduism.
The Life Of Ashoka Mauryan
A Look at the Origins of Hinduism
This site provides a good introduction to Hinduism with many links to related topics.
A Look at the Origins of Hinduism
ReligiousTolerance.com: Hinduism
This site offers a useful comparison with Christianity and Islam.
ReligiousTolerance.com: Hinduism
Smithsonian Institute: Guide for Educators: Puja
The Smithsonian offers a teaching site on religion.
Smithsonian Institute: Guide for Educators: Puja
Judaism
Judaism 101
Calling itself " Judaism 101," this site is a complete discussion of the origins and components of Judaism with many links.
Judaism 101
Resources on Judaism and Christianity
This introduction to Judaism and Christianity explains both, with helpful links, and offers opportunities for comparison with Islam.
Resources on Judaism and Christianity
The Caste System
The following sites offer explanations on the origins of the caste system.
India's Caste System
Asia Society: Glossary: Caste System
The Beginning of the Caste System
Restorative Justice and India's Caste System
Social Hierarchy (Family Structure and Women)
Women in Muslim History
This site discusses women in the Islamic world, including politics, science, etc.
Women in Muslim History
Women in World History Curriculum
This large database contains links to discussions of women and their contributions in many areas and eras.
Women in World History Curriculum
Materials for the Study of Women and Gender in the Ancient World
This site is particularly rich in studies of women and gender issues in the classical period and contains many links and cross-references for further study.
Materials for the Study of Women and Gender in the Ancient World
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