Comparative Religions
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U.S. History
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Chapter 4-Buddhism
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
1.According to tradition, what is the life story of the Buddha?
2. What aspects of Hinduism did Buddha reject?
3. What is the content of the Four Noble Truths?
4. How are the concepts of change and no self explained in Buddhism?
5. What are the three major branches of Buddhism?
6. How is Zen Buddhism unique?
KEY TERMS
Amitabha
anatta
anichcha
arhat
bodhi
bodhisattva
Dharma
dhyana
dukkha
karuna
koan
lama
Maitreya
nirvana
samadhi
samsara
Sangha
satori
shunyata
stupa
sutra
tathata
trikaya
Tripitaka
vajra
TEST
September 29
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Students, use the textbook or the online textbook; it is an invaluable resource.
Therefore, read the chapter or section that currently is being covered in class.
UNIT THREE-Creating a Nation
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS AND ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
E.U.-Government plays a role in mandating political, social, and economic change.
EQ1-How did the government directed Louisiana Purchase, Northwest Ordinance, and the development of a national infrastructure set the tone for future expansion in the U.S.?
EQ2-How did the Industrial Revolution impact America economically, socially, nand politically?
E.U.-Political, economic, geographic, and social factors push and pull people to migrate.
EQ3-What were the causes of Manifest Destiny?
EQ4-How did territorial expansion effect issues of voting, slavery, education, and women's rights?
E.U.-Decisions and actions result in both intended and unintended consequences.
EQ5-How did Eli Whitney's inventions impact the social and economic climate in the North and South?
E.U.-Nationalism plays a significant role in the development of countries.
EQ6-How did the War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine influence nationalism and foreign affairs?
EQ7-How did Jacksonian Democracy contribute to nationalism and social conflict?
EQ8-Why was the election of 1828 a turning point in the political process of electing a President?
PERFORMANCE TASK-
Political Campaign Poster Due October 14
ASSESSMENT-
Unit 3.1 Test is October 7
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