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What was the Silk Road?
An overland network of trade routes from Europe to China, facilitating exchange of goods and ideas.
Define Maritime Trade.
Trade conducted by sea, especially in the Indian Ocean, enabling exchange among regions via monsoon winds.
What is 'Heqin'?
A Chinese practice of offering princesses in marriage to rulers of neighboring states to seal alliances.
Define Zen Buddhism.
A school of Buddhism that developed in China and Japan, emphasizing meditation and direct experience.
What is Pure Land Buddhism?
A branch of Buddhism popular in East Asia, centered on devotion to Amitabha Buddha and the aspiration to be reborn in his Pure Land.
What is the Taj Mahal?
A masterpiece of Mughal architecture with Islamic influences.
What is the historical context of the David Vases?
They demonstrate the impact of long-distance trade, specifically the use of Iranian cobalt, on Chinese art.
What is the context behind the Jowo Rinpoche statue?
It was brought to Tibet as part of Princess Wencheng's dowry, symbolizing a political alliance through marriage.
What is the religious context of the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum commissioned by a Mughal emperor to honor his wife, showcasing Islamic architectural elements and beliefs.
What is the cultural context of Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings?
It reflects the Mughal emperor's spiritual inclinations and the presence of various cultural influences, including European, in his court.
How did trade influence the David Vases?
The blue cobalt used in the vases came from Iran, highlighting the vast reach of trade networks during that time.
How did political marriage influence the Jowo Rinpoche?
Princess Wencheng's marriage to a Tibetan king brought the statue to Tibet as part of her dowry.
Compare the Silk Road and Maritime Trade.
Both facilitated exchange of goods and ideas, but the Silk Road was overland, while Maritime Trade was by sea, connecting different regions of Asia.
Compare the spread of Buddhism and Islam in Asia.
Buddhism originated in India and spread across East and Southeast Asia, while Islam spread from the Arabian Peninsula to South and Southeast Asia.
Compare the influence of trade and religion on the David Vases and the Taj Mahal.
The David Vases show trade's impact through imported materials, while the Taj Mahal reflects religious influence through its Islamic architecture and purpose.
Compare Zen and Pure Land Buddhism.
Zen emphasizes meditation and direct experience, while Pure Land focuses on devotion to Amitabha Buddha for rebirth in his Pure Land.
Compare the political influence of China and India in Asia.
China exerted influence through practices like Heqin, while India influenced through the spread of Buddhism.