The Primacy of Cultural Exchange
Exchanges between civilizations have always been noticeable throughout history. These exchanges have not only been represented by the normal trading form, which is the regular exchange of goods between one civilization and another, but in many other forms of exchanges. These exchanges include, but are not limited to; religious exchanges, artistic exchanges, and last but not least economic exchange, which is the ordinary form of trade.
To start off with, religious exchange has been clearly indicated throughout civilizations such as China, India, the Islamic world, and the Roman Empire. It was mainly spread out throughout the silk road. This can be observed with the religion Buddhism, which was represented by …show more content…
Buddhism was started by developing in India into two forms “Mahayana Buddhism” and “Theravada Buddhism.” Mahayana Buddhism, known as the “greater vehicle,” is known to be more accessible and less ascetic, which was spread out to citizens across a more extensive range of the Indian population (@). Theravada Buddhism, known as the “teaching of the elders,” is an earlier and more rigorous form of Buddhism. Throughout the process of the exchange and expansion of Buddhism into other countries, Theravada Buddhism became predominantly present in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Burma (@), while Mahayana Buddhism gained greater popularity in China, Japan, and Indonesia.(@). Buddhism was known as the third most popular religion. (r) Buddhism promoted the conversation and exchange of beliefs between nations such as China, Central Asia, Japan, Korea, and India.(r) Buddhism started developing and expanding frequently, especially since the silk road was frequently used for travel and trade that was accessed by people from all nations sharing different religious beliefs and backgrounds. However, during this time the
Exchanges between civilizations have always been noticeable throughout history. These exchanges have not only been represented by the normal trading form, which is the regular exchange of goods between one civilization and another, but in many other forms of exchanges. These exchanges include, but are not limited to; religious exchanges, artistic exchanges, and last but not least economic exchange, which is the ordinary form of trade.
To start off with, religious exchange has been clearly indicated throughout civilizations such as China, India, the Islamic world, and the Roman Empire. It was mainly spread out throughout the silk road. This can be observed with the religion Buddhism, which was represented by …show more content…
Buddhism was started by developing in India into two forms “Mahayana Buddhism” and “Theravada Buddhism.” Mahayana Buddhism, known as the “greater vehicle,” is known to be more accessible and less ascetic, which was spread out to citizens across a more extensive range of the Indian population (@). Theravada Buddhism, known as the “teaching of the elders,” is an earlier and more rigorous form of Buddhism. Throughout the process of the exchange and expansion of Buddhism into other countries, Theravada Buddhism became predominantly present in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Burma (@), while Mahayana Buddhism gained greater popularity in China, Japan, and Indonesia.(@). Buddhism was known as the third most popular religion. (r) Buddhism promoted the conversation and exchange of beliefs between nations such as China, Central Asia, Japan, Korea, and India.(r) Buddhism started developing and expanding frequently, especially since the silk road was frequently used for travel and trade that was accessed by people from all nations sharing different religious beliefs and backgrounds. However, during this time the