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Sikh.png What region of the world is this religion from? [BLANK-1]

Arranged marriage is still the norm in [BLANK-1].  Advertisements regularly appear in newspapers and on the Internet for the purpose of identifying potential candidates. Answer using one of the cultures that we have studied this semester: USA Vietnam China Japan India

He acted (excellent) . 

I tasted the soup (careful) .

In one short bulletpoint (no more than 2 sentences),  please briefly describe a part of the LECTURE on Vietnam that was not covered by the reading.

Luxury experiences in [BLANK-1] are not new. Since ancient times, previous materials and objects have been used to signify status. Luxury is also a part of the current cutlure. Families go out to an ice cream salon such as Haagen Dazs, have coffee at Starbucks, or congregate for a family celebration at Pizza Hut. Even cash-strapped workers and students favor fast food chains such as McDonalds. Answer using one of the cultures that we have studied this semester: USA Vietnam China Japan India

[BLANK-1] is a monotheistic religion that originated in South Asia. In this religion, there is a strong belief in social justice and that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of race, class, or gender. Answer using one of the religions that we have studied: Buddhism Hinduism Jainism Sikhism Taoism Zoroastrianism

Answer this question with the appropriate pole of a cultural orientation. In the United States, motivation should originate in the person. People are believed to have the power to determine their own destiny..This provides an example of an [BLANK-1] orientation.

In [BLANK-1] women are thought to have younger souls, and, therefore, they are nearer to the world than men and inferior to them. Girls are trained to be submissive and docile, to fulfill culturally designated feminine roles.  The ideal of womanhood is one of chastity, purity, gentle tenderness, self-effacement, self-sacrifice, and singular faithfulness. Answer using one of the cultures that we have studied this semester: USA Vietnam China Japan India

[BLANK-1] does not believe in a personal God. In fact, this religion is not always considered a religion because it does not comment on the existence of a God(s). It holds that suffering is an inevitable part of life, but that suffering can be reduced or eliminated through detachment from self-centered desires. Answer using one of the religions that we have studied: Buddhism Hinduism Jainism Sikhism Taoism Zoroastrianism