Student's Book – Dec 2009 (5.9mb) - The Curriculum Project

exercisecomprehension,applyinginformationexercisemap workdiscussioncompare andconstrastA. Which Chinese dynasties did you find out about inthis text?B. At the same time as the first Chinese dynasty,the Xia, were established, what was happeningin India?Find the places of the origins of the Chinesecivilisation on Map 8 on the previous page..Compare the ancient Indian and Chinese civilisations.a) What differences can you find?b) What similarities?c) Which one do you think was more advanced? Why do you think so?d) Which one would you choose to live in? Why?e) Compare ancient Indian and Chinese religion.2.9 NEW RELIGIONSreviewIndian traders came to Southeast Asia around 1 AD and brought two things with them.Do you remember what they are?In the beginning of the Common Era (after 1AD) new religions began arriving in Southeast Asia.At first these were Hinduism and Buddhism. Later came Islam, and finally Christianity.These days most people in Southeast Asia are Buddhists Hindus, Muslims, and Christians, butAnimism still has a strong influence.discussioninferringpreviewpredictionWhy do you think people of Southeast Asia began converting to new religions?In groups, complete as much of this chart you can. Then read the texts that follow andcheck your answers.ReligionWhen did itstart?Where did itstart?Main beliefsWhere do mostfollowers livenow?AnimismHinduismBuddhismIslamChristianityKEY WORDSattain (v) – to achieve or gain through effortdenomination (n) – sub-groups within a religion that share a name, structure and set of beliefsenlightened (adj) – free from false beliefs, understanding the true way of the worldredeem (v) – savereincarnation (n) – to be born again in a new bodyreveal (v) – to make something confusing clear or to show something that has been hiddensultanate (n) – a kingdom ruled by a sultan30