Buddhism- Overall view of religion-A religion to the indian subcontinet
Buddha- God of Buddhism. His real name was Gautama. Gautama is the main figure in Buddhism. His name is recongnized by buddists as an awakened or enlightned teacher who shared.
Facts- two major branches of buddhism remains most popular religion within Asia. Both branches are now found throughout the worls. Thravada is the oldest branch of buddhism. Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people world.
More facts- founder of buddhism siddhartha Gautama, lived from 566 566 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. Buddha meant, awakened one. The silk road was a chain of roads from china to Europe used for trade.
Silk Roads- Silk route is a modern ter mreferring to a historical network of trading routes. IT extends 4000 miles. The silk roads get its name from the fucrative Chinese silk along the trade route.
Early History of the region- Alexander the great ruled this region 330 B.C to 325 B.C. HE took over this region when he conqured the Iranian EMpire. THe greek invasion brought that language to the region.
Opening of the silk road- Started in the 2nd century B.C. 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 recieve a share of the profits.
Ending of the silk roads- The overthrow of the mongols try the Chinese and the start of the Ming dynasty spelled the end for the silk roads. SInce they MIng dyasty cut themselves off econimically and culturally the silk roads were no longer in high demand.
Silk road today- IT is no longer a trade route today. Nowadays their are attempts to restore the route and preserve the ancient monuments along the route. Chinese have put over 1 million dollars into the project.
Comments