Buddhism

Using your research on Buddhism, explain as fully the religion to someone who knows nothing about it. Answer in the comments section of this blog using the following rules:

1. Your answer cannot be longer than 25 words.
2. Each word can only be one syllable long.
3. You must use complete sentences.

I will grade the efforts on a scale of 1-10 based on the following criteria:
Creativity
Information
Keeping the spirit of Buddhism

Nuclear India

Read the article from Nuclearfiles.org. What do they suggest is the solution to the nuclear issue with India? Do you agree or disagree? Why?

http://www.nuclearfiles.org/menu/key-issues/nuclear-weapons/history/post-cold-war/india-pakistan/india-pakistan-conflict.htm

Homework Assignment

Virtual Field Trips Due: Friday 9/11 and Tuesday 9/15

Reading: India's First Empires due: Thu 9/17

Reading: Mughal Empire due: Tue 9/29

Readings: British in India, Post-Colonialism : Due 10/5

Test: India Friday 10/16

Quiz: Nepal, Bhutan, Bangledesh, Myanmar Friday 10/30

Reading: Kingdoms of Southeast Asia: Due 11/5

Reading: LBJ: Due Monday 11/16

Quiz on Southeast Asia: Tuesday 11/24

Map: China: Wed 12/2

Taoism Assignment: Due Fri 12/4

China Reading due Jan 5th

Test China: Thursday 1/7/10

Field Trip

Our first project entails a 5 minute virtual field trip to one particular place of interest for each student. It can be presented as a powerpoint or poster and should include any fun facts and pertinent information that makes this place worth visiting. each student must do a separate place, so the early bird gets the good worm. In the comment place below, tell me which location you are doing so the rest of the class will know that location has been taken.

Geography Quiz

Take this practice quiz to see how much you know about Asian Geography as we enter the course. How did you do point wise? Have fun!

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/asiaquiz.html