Buddhism
overall view of religion - is a religion to the Indian subcontinent that includes a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices.
Buddha - god of Buddhism, his real name was Gautama Gautama is the main figure in Buddhism, His name is recognized by Buddhists as an awakened or enlightened teacher who shared his insights to help end suffering.
facts - two major branches of Buddhism are recognized: Theravada and Mahayana. While Buddhism remains most popular religion within Asia, both branches are now found throughout the world. Theravada is the oldest branches of Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. The founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, lived from 566 B.C. to 480 B.c. He was the son of an Indian warrior king. It has its origins about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha was at the age of 35. The silk Road was a chain of roads from china to Europe used for trade. Stupas are mound like structures full of Buddhist relics.
Silk Roads - Silk Routes is a modern term referring to a historical network of trading routes. It extends 4,000 miles, the silk roads gets its name from the lucrative Chinese silk along the trade route.
Early History of the region - Alexander ruled this region 330 B.C. to 325 B.C., he took over the region when he conquered the Iranian Empire. The Greek invasion brought the language to the region.
Opening of the Silk Road - started in the 2nd century BC, road consisted of many different branches that follow a path of safe towns around harsh mountains and deserts Most trades were relatively short distances by middlemen who receive a share of the profits, Goods were sold and bargained several times for other objects as the traders made their way from end of the route to the other end.
Ending of the Silk Road - the overthrow of the mongols by the Chinese and the start of the Ming dynasty spelled the end for the Silk Roads, Since they cut themselves off economically and culturally the silk roads were no longer in high demand.
Silk road today - it is no longer a trade route today, Nowadays there are attempts to restore the route and preserve the ancient monuments along the route, the Chinese have put over 1 million dollars into the project.
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