1)Compose and write down a list of the most significant aspects/beliefs in each philosophy or religion. 2) Thinking here only about Ancient India, consider who would have been most drawn to Hinduism; who would have been drawn to Jainism; and who would have been drawn to Buddhism. Would class factor into someone's preference for a specific religion? What about gender? 3) Now thinking about Ancient China, I would like you to think about the establishment of the Qin Dynasty, which reunified China after the long, tumultuous period of the Warring States. Which philosophy did the Qin embrace and use to reunify China, and why? 4) Turning to Persia, why do scholars say that Zoroastrianism had a strong influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? What aspects of Zoroastrianism resemble those of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam? 5) Finally, returning to India and China, we know that Buddhism spread to India during the period of the Han Dynasty, which lasted from 206 BCE to 220 CE. Buddhism also became very popular, ultimately becoming the most dominant religion in China. Why do you think this was? Refer to your textbook and think about the lectures as you answer this question.

1)Compose and write down a list of the most significant aspects/beliefs in each philosophy or religion. 2) Thinking here only about Ancient India, consider who would have been most drawn to Hinduism; who would have been drawn to Jainism; and who would have been drawn to Buddhism. Would class factor into someone's preference for a specific religion? What about gender? 3) Now thinking about Ancient China, I would like you to think about the establishment of the Qin Dynasty, which reunified China after the long, tumultuous period of the Warring States. Which philosophy did the Qin embrace and use to reunify China, and why? 4) Turning to Persia, why do scholars say that Zoroastrianism had a strong influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? What aspects of Zoroastrianism resemble those of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam? 5) Finally, returning to India and China, we know that Buddhism spread to India during the period of the Han Dynasty, which lasted from 206 BCE to 220 CE. Buddhism also became very popular, ultimately becoming the most dominant religion in China. Why do you think this was? Refer to your textbook and think about the lectures as you answer this question.