Newsletter by Kyrale Paige

1st takeaway from M1-Religion in Asia want always like this.

kpaige3 — 2024-10-25 20:33:29 UTC

In module one, one of the key themes I learned from this module was Hinduism and Buddhism. In the required readings, the author talks about the development of India, how Hinduism and Buddhism are over there, and the hierarchy. Another thing the author does well is how those two religions slowly separated from one another for example, they say, "There was even a corps of circuit magistrates who traveled the kingdom resolving disputes. At this time, Buddhism developed its most significant divergence from Hinduism, its rejection of the caste system (except in Sri Lanka)." This correlates with Professor Chus's module lessons because she talks about Hinduism and Buddhism while also giving maps and some descriptions of the prehistory of India's religion.

Besides this, the lecture/video module also discussed Hindu scriptures called Vedas, and there are four of them. I have also read about how the fourth class, called Shudras, wasn't even allowed to read or even hear about the sacred scriptures.

Another point the lecture video explored was the caste system that I had just briefly mentioned. There were five castes originally, as told by the book, but the video states they have only four, which are 1st the Brahmins, 2nd Kshatriyas, 3rd Vaishyas, and 4th Shudras. The 5th caste is called untouchables because their occupations were unclean.

Finally, in the lecture video we examined, they talked about the Hindu festivals and their importance to the religion. Their biggest festival is called the Festival of Lights because it celebrates good over evil.

Work cited: (N.d.). Proquest.com. Retrieved September 30, 2024, from http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/csudh/detail.action?docID=4762863

From, I. (2014, June 28). The History of Hindu India, From Ancient Times. YouTube. https://youtu.be/dBZRTzXARWM?si=42ctVwiFYDapMcwy

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M2-Genghis Khan

kpaige3 — 2024-10-25 20:33:32 UTC

In module#2, one of the key themes I learned is being on the road with Marco Polo. In the required readings, the author discussed how Marco Polo claimed to be in service of the Great Khan. This correlates to what Professor Chu says in the module because she talks more in-depth about how it was for Marco Polo and, what he did, and how his life was. For example, she says on the first page that he was appointed to the imperial guard and how he went on missions, and when he returned, he wrote a book about his experiences that inspired generations of explorers to go and travel to exotic lands.

Besides this, the lecture video showed the Mongol hierarchy and what they did as nomads before Genghis Khan was alive they also talked about what he did to strategize ahead of time so they could group up and attack him. The book states that "In 1206, a central Asian people, the Mongols, gathered in conference and elected a new leader, Genghis Khan. The choice was a prudent one since this man already had a high reputation as a military strategist among a people notorious for their ability and ruthlessness in war. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his successors, the Mongols built up the largest empire the world had yet seen, occupying the greater part of the Eurasian landmass."

Another key takeaway that I learned in the video was that once the Mongols had taken over the land, even though they killed people, they left the internal politics alone and used the local administrators to govern with them so all the religions over their land could flourish and be free.

Finally, the Silk Road began to flourish because Eurasia was mostly unified, which allowed them to get more items and ingredients. This also helped overseas trade, but none of this lasted long because of the civil war going on in the Genghis Khans family fighting for his inheritance, which ended up being split into four regions: the region of science, architecture, and Persian miniature painting, leaders who founded the mogul empire in India, and the golden horde

Work cited:

(N.d.). Proquest.com. Retrieved September 30, 2024, from http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/csudh/detail.action?docID=4762863

Broadbridge, A. F. (2019, August 29). The rise and fall of the Mongol Empire - Anne F. Broadbridge. YouTube. https://youtu.be/wUVvTqvjUaM?si=ndwFsi98c0nWUohs

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3rd takeaway in M3

kpaige3 — 2024-10-25 20:33:34 UTC

In module 3, the theme u learned from this module was The Islam Mughal empire. The author discussed this as "The Two Masters" they were the Grand Mugals and the East Indian company. This correlates with Professor Chu's lecture because she also talks and gives an example video of The East India Company. I think this is a very great key topic because it talked about the struggles India had trying. To regain its independence.

Besides this, the video also discussed the way that the East India Company had taken over and how they had retreated at times. When watching the video it had shown the years and how they gradually became the East India Company. Originally, the book says it was against their policy to interfere with international politics, and they never wanted to rule India, but they had been attacked by a young king, and this invoked them to be there for more than just trade.

Another point in the lecture that I found fascinating was that they had blended architecture, which was Islamic and Hindu. I found this amazing because I never knew they had blended architectures.

Finally, in the lecture, they examined how Gandhi had been trying to gain independence for India with his friend and colleague Nehruji. They even talked about his assassination and the rebellion that happened after the colonization, and the British had positive and negative effects.

Work cited:The. (2013, January 28). The Mughal Expansion, 1526 - 1700. YouTube. https://youtu.be/QIyZpEFJID4?si=sNXm_mFq0bMdb_X4

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(N.d.). Proquest.com. Retrieved September 30, 2024, from http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/csudh/detail.action?docID=4762863.

Current news- Biden Can’t Count on Trump’s Unpopularity Anymore

kpaige3 — 2024-10-25 20:33:37 UTC

The article states that the Democrats and Biden have a problem in that he needs to convince those voters that they will vote for him even though he is nearly as old as Reagan was in 1980. But it notes that condemning Trump alone is not enough; Biden needs to assure voters about his capacity and stress policies. One of them is to change the tone of the administration’s language on the economy to connect with its audience, while the second requires Joe Biden to create a coherent vision for his presidency, which will also enhance his popularity. Finally, the article concludes that Biden must show that he can be president as Trump continues to be a factor despite his age.

I picked this article because it's getting closer and closer to voting time, and I believe that this article is and was important on why Joe Biden had dropped out of the race even though I am a democrat, I believe that some of what the author had said was very accurate.

I think the purpose of this article was to prove to others that Biden is too old to be a president and that he has lost his voters because he can't relieve the stress of what the voters want.

I think after reading this article, a comment I would have is not to be as biased even though it talks about both of the negatives, it seems to be bashing more of Biden than it does Trump.

Work cited: Sosnik, D. (2024, February 11). Opinion | Trump’s Carter Problems vs. Biden’s Reagan Possibilities. Nytimes.com; The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/11/opinion/donald-trump-joe-biden-election.html?unlocked_article_code=1.U00.7nrq.tpNUr3EYOASz&smid=url-share#

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