1) Describe the living conditions of rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation)2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation)3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate?4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion?5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth?6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor, or the war will end here?"7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices.8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good?9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.)10) How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.)11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go?12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation?13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama.14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement?15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean?16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India?17) Describe the trip to India.
1) Describe the living conditions of rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation)They wear loose clothing with simple colors; they are most likely made from a form of cotton. Their homes are made in an adobe style construction. With clay covered walls. They eat rice, and other vegetable, and meat. They walk and they ride horses. 2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation). The landscape of Tibet is barren and desolate. The air is thin at their high elevation so it is difficult for visitors to breath. There are few plants and trees and many mountains. This includes the Himalayas which is where Mount. Everest is located. The weather seems windy and cold. 3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate?The 13th Dalai Lamas belongings and another persons belongings were laid out and the boy was asked to choose which was his. 4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion?5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth?6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor or the war will end here?" This is referring to how the 13th Dalai Lama told of how the Chinese had invaded and will invade again. 7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices.Since the ground is very rocky the Tibetans cut up the dead body and let the birds eat the pieces. (TO BE CONTINUED)
1) Describe the living conditions of rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation)
The living condition are sort of very poorish (not to be offensive) they were loose worn out looking cloths, they eat rice, meat etc, and for transportation are usually walking. If not riding horses or being pulled in carriages.
2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation)
High altitude, cold and windy and every where you turn is crawling with mountains. Sounds like the life eh?
3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate?
He was given all the old Dalai lama's stuff and he was too pick to see what belonged to him. If he picked right he was assumed to be the dalai lama. 4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion?
me dunno (honestly I have no clue)
5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth?
It was right on the border of Tibet and China. 6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor, or the war will end here?"
China's invasion of Tibet
7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices.
They chop bodies up and let the birds eat the remains
8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good?
They say that "tibet has always belonged to china" and use the fact that tibet at one point took land from china as excuses. 9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.)
Monks wanted to be protest and be all about nonviolence Some people wanted to spark uprisings
10) How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.) By sort of walking right into tibet
11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go?
The chinese basically had all the exits blocked and were not going to let him just leave 12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation?
The tibetan upraising obviously proves that tibetans didn't like it 13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama.
Mao was very very commanding and really didn't give the dalai lama much choice... kind of just forced his thoughts on him. lot of tension
14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement?
In my opinion he is saying that religion is the cause of many problems, arguements and deaths. Which I must agree with.
15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean?
He means that if they remain non violent they won't get hassled or have to fight unless provoked. 16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India?
The uprising of 1959 and the fact that Tibet wasn't getting any where politically with china. Also fear of being killed
17) Describe the trip to India. It was was long, cold and hard. Some people even died on the way
CONTINUED... 4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion? Kundun or the Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader for the people of Tibet. 5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth? This location, I believe is also the new capital of Tibet. 6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor or the war will end here?" This is referring to how the 13th Dalai Lama told of how the Chinese had invaded and will invade again. 7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices. Since the ground is very rocky the Tibetans cut up the dead body and let the birds eat the pieces. (TO BE CONTINUED) 8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good? The Chinese government sent soldiers and farmers to live with the Tibetan people, also Chairman Mau claimed he was advancing the Tibetan society by helping the country with new rules, leadership, and technology. 9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.) The Dalai Lama was forced to flee to India. Many of the Tibetan people revolted and tried to fight for their freedom. Many of the remaining Tibetan people tried to cooperate with the Chinese. 10) How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.) Chine sent troops and farmers to occupy cities and homes. They took over the government, for the Dalai Lama fled. The people submitted to the will of China 11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go? He must flee but he must still maintain control over the people and religion in Tibet therefore he mustnt go far. India is the only choice. 12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation? Some people revolt and those that submit to the Chinese are uneasy about the occupation. 13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama. The meeting seemed peaceful and production and Mao didnt seem that bad. 14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement? He feels that it occupies the minds of the government and the people and this leads to the demise of the people in fields of politics, education, and technology. 15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean? This means that if there is a evil dictator, then it is the peaceful persons obligation to help those that are victims of persecution. If the person does not intervene then he is condoning the violence and cooperating with the dictator. 16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India? He must maintain his rule over Tibet but he must not risk his life in Tibet or it will be lost completely to China. 17) Describe the trip to India. It is long and he must where disguises however he is welcomed to India.
1) Describe the living conditions of rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation)
- They all where the color red and gold silk and blanket type, there homes are made of dirt, there food is mostly vegetable, they use horses to get around and sometimes they walk.
2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation)
-they live in a very dry place where all u see is dirt, the weather is mostly hot with rain once in a while like the desert, they plant a lot of vegetation but not in other lands
3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate?
- He had to choose one of the Dalai lamas old stuff, like a drum. a cane, a pair of glasses, a bell and a necklace.
4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion?
- His role is to spread the love and to rule his country with compassion and care for his people
5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth?
- Its significant because he was born on the border of Tibet and china
6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor, or the war will end here?
- the fact that one of the men from china had a gun and came to see the dalai lama or the fact that one of chinas man made a child killed his parents
7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices.
- The Tibetan goes on top of mountain and cut the bead body into pieces and feed it to the birds
8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good?
-They first came in and didnt really do anything like kill families they just talked to the Dalai Lama and then after a while they started to turn around
9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.)
- They really didnt do anything but they looked for help from the dalai lama and listened to what china wanted them to do so they will not hurt them.
10) How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.)
-China was started to kill people who didnt listen and treated the dalais lama life
11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go?
-The fact that he doesnt want to leave his home land and his family and doesnt want the people to rebel because they are so peaceful that their world be a lot of blood lost.
12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation?
-Tibetans didnt want the communism that the Chinese had they wanted to live free and do whats been done for century. China just wanted it because it was getting bigger and they can grow more food
13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama.
- The meeting with Mao and Dalai Lama was kind of like fine at first, when they talked and shared sweets then after a while before the Dalai Lama left he treated his life.
14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement?
- He believes that their religion is useless and theirs no need for it
15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean? He means when u wants innocent people not to die and want everyone to live. When u resist it only causes destruction and war and a lot of lives lost.
16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India?
- The fact that they throw a bomb at his house and he dad nightmares that everyone was being killed off by the Chinese
17) Describe the trip to India.
First they discussed him as a Chinese man. After a walk above a hill they rode across the river to the next part. Then they did more walk up the mountains where the Dalai Lama got a white horse, they went more to a village where they stated in the farm, then after a day they climbed up the snowy mountains to get to the border between Tibet and India
1) Describe the living conditions of rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation) their clothing was pretty simple. made of cotton and alot of cranberry and yellow colors. their homes were made of stone and clay covered walls. they ate alot of rice and drank tea. They usually walked or rode horses.
2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation) it is very mountainous, which means very thin air. weather seemed very windy and cold.
3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate? the old dalai lamas belongings were layed out in front of the boy and if they boy chose the correct items that belonged to the old D. lama, then he was the new d. lama
4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion? he is the political and spiritual leader of the tibetan people.
5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth?
it was the border of tibet and china. 6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor, or the war will end here?" chinas invasion of tibet
7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices. they bring the body to a beach type looking place do a ritual, cut the body up into pieces and let the birds eat it.
8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good? they used the fact that tibet once took land from china. china feels that tibet has always belonged to them.
9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.) monks wanted nonviolence and others wanted violence.
10) How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.) they placed chinese families and farmers on tibet land. they took over the government, making the d. lama flee. the tibetan poeple gave into the will of china.
11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go? the chinese blocked of almost every possible exit oout of tibet. they tried to makes sure he did not get away 12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation? they caused a revolt.
13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama. mao pretty much just told the d. lama what was going to happen. he didnt have much of a choice or say.
14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement? Religion is bad and it will kill you.
15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean?
16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India? the uprising of 1959. and the fact that he was eventually going to be killed.
17) Describe the trip to India. it was long and it had be kept secret. they had to inpersonate chinese soldiers and sneak around. they succeeded.
1) Describe the living conditions of rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation)They are basically poor by our standards.2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation)It is very dry and rocky, didnt see much very vegetation.3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate?He was to pick from a group of items that were laid out in front of him.4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion?He is the religious and government leader.5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth?6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor, or the war will end here?"China taking over.7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices.They cut the body into pieces and feed to birds.8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good?That they were making Tibet a better place against the war.9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.)They tried to negotiate with the Chinese government.10) How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.)They ran the Dalai Lama out of Tibet.11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go?He doesnt know who to trust.12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation?13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama.He was polite but dismissed everything the Dalai Lama was trying to present.14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement?I have know idea.15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean?That avoid confrontation when possible but resist when need be.16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India?
1. Homes contain many families inside them. Clothing is loose with simple colors. Transportation is generally done on foot or horseback. Food is almost entirely vegan.
2. The environment of Tibet is rough. Travelers dress heavily to fight the cold. Because Tibet is on a plateau, the air is thin and the wind is strong. There is not very much vegetation due to the rough climate.
3. The test consisted of presenting two of a number of items and allowing the boy to select one of them. If the boy selects each item correctly, he is chosen as the new Dalai Lama incarnation.
4. The role of Kundun is to remain on Earth instead of going to Nirvana so that he/she may help others gain enlightenment.
5. The significance of the Dalai Lamas birthplace is that it was a bordertown between Tibet and China.
6. The foreshadowing of the quote is that the Dalai Lama refuses to fight and flees after Lhasa (where the quote was spoken) is captured.
7. Tibetan Buddhist funerals consist of cutting up the bodies and throwing them off the cliffs so that the birds can eat their remains. This is because the soil in Tibet is too rough to dig deep enough to bury a person as in most other traditions.
8. The Chinese government used propaganda claiming that Tibet needed help in modernizing to make the invasion look good.
9. Tibets first response to the invasion was resistance against Communist reorganization. When the Chinese cracked down on the Tibetans, the Dalai Lama met with Chairman Mao. When the meeting did nothing, the Tibetan people organized into guerrila efforts to violently strike at the Chinese military.
10. China finishes the invasion by forcing the Dalai Lama into exile. With their superior numbers, weaponry, and training, the Chinese military had no trouble cracking down on any Tibetan resistance.
11. The Dalai Lama faces a lot of danger while fleeing because the path to India means going through Chinese-occupied areas and rough terrain in a small group.
12. Friction can easily be spotted between the Chinese and Tibetans in the scenes where the Tibetans are angry and crowding together while the Chinese try to push their way through.
13. The meeting between Chairman Mao and the Dalai Lama is one filled with disagreement; the Dalai Lama tries to convince Mao that Tibet does not need help in modernizing, but Mao feels that Tibet belongs to China and that the Tibetan people are inferior. Mao refuses to allow Tibet to remain independent.
14. Maos statement that religion is poison is one based on the belief that religion is the cause of much social friction, confusion, and suffering in society.
15. The advice given to the Dalai Lama means that non-violence breeds cooperation between two groups when they can come to an agreement, but it can also be used to flee or simply refuse to do as one is told when they cant.
16. The Dalai Lama is compelled to leave Tibet for India at the advice and pleading of his family and advisers.
17. The trip is long and treacherous because he has to travel through barren and/or Chinese-occupied areas of Tibet in order to reach India. The Dalai Lama eventually collapses and receives visions. Eventually, they reach a small passage in India and are safe.
1. The clothing was pretty simple. It was nothing to flashy or outrageous. Their diet consisted of a lot of rice and tea. They lived in small houses made of rock. For transportation they walked or rode horses. 2. It seemed as if it would be very cold and brisk. 3. The old Dalai Lama's items were put in front of him along with other fakes. If he chose the correst items he was the new Dalai Lama. 4. He is the spirtual leader. 5. It was right on the border of Tibet and China. 6. China overtaking Tibet. 7. They cut the body into pieces and allow birds to eat it. 8. That Tibet had onc e taken land away from China. They used this reason to justify them being in Tibet. 9. Some wanted a violent uprising. Some wanted to use nonviolence to get China to leave Tibet. Also, some wanted other countries to step in and kick China out of Tibet. 10. They imported Chinese people into Tibet, they exiled the Dalai Lama, and imposed Chinese law over the country. 11. The Chinese blocked every exit making it very difficult to flee the country. 12. Some ended up revolting against the Chinese occupation. 13. They for the most part kept it cordial and he just told the Dalai Lama what he was going to do. 14. That religion can eventually lead you to your death. He was trying to scare people. 15. Don't cause too many problemswhen not necessary because people can end up hurt. 16. He realized that he was in great danger if he stayed in Tibet. 17. It had to be kept very secret or else it would have been very bad. They eventually got away with that.
1.They wore alot of red and gold.They had houses made of clay and stone.They got around by walking or sometimes riding horses.They ate rice, vegetables, and drank tea. 2.It was cold and there were alot of mountains.They had little vegetation. 3.If he picked the old Dalai Lama's belonging he was the new dalai lama. 4.He is the spiritual leader of Tibet. 5.It was in between Tibet and China. 6.It forshadows China Taking over Tibet. 7.They take the persons body and cut it up so the birds can eat it. 8. They said they were going to help Tibet become more advanced. 9.Some people wanted to react violently. Other wanted to react non-violently. 10.They brought chinese farmers and soldier into Tibet, then they attempted to kill the dalai lama, making him leave, last they took over tibet. 11. he didn't want to leave Tibet in fear they might lose hope. 12.Tibet protested China. 13.Mao was very forceful towards the Dalai Lama. 14.He is against religion. 15.Non-violence can make a peaceful agreement. 16.When he knew that the Chinese were trying to kill him. 17.It was a very secretive and long travel.
1) Describe the living conditions of a rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation) The Tibetans live on farms and use their resources for food and clothing. They live a more plain and simple life than Chinese and use camels and horses for transportation.
2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation) Tibet seems to be desert-like and desolate in some non-rural areas. There are farms.
3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate? Laid out on a tablecloth were all of the Dalai Lama's belongings, as well as a duplicate/alternative version of the item next to it. The boy had to say which one of the two of the same object were his.
4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion? To make sure that things are going towards the best interests for Tibet and to give advice.
5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth? He was born right near the border of Tibet and China.
6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor, or the war will end here?" I dont remember. 7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices. The funeral is very colorful and lavish. 8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good? They made it seem like China was helping Tibet progress as a nation and helping it from dying as a country. 9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.)10) How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.) Doesnt ring a bell 11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go? He must choose whether to protect himself and try to seek help in India, or to abandon his people in Tibetand risk them losing all faith. 12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation? Their references to their past, and their clash in politics. 13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama. The meeting keeps conversation polite, but it is slightly competitive and very uncomfortable. 14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement?Religions cloud peoples judgements towards any part of reality that their religion contradicts.
15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean? Passive resistance.Non violent protest. 16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India? China is invading Tibet with its army. 17) Describe the trip to India. The trip is on camels and horses through desert.
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1) Describe the living conditions of rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation)They wore robes, ate vegetables, drank tea, and walked for transportaion.2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation)The land was mostly flat, the weather hot and dry, and there was little vegetation. Only plants that grew their food.3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate?He had to deal with the oracle.4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion?Meditation and spiritual leader.5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth?It was right between Tiber and China.6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor, or the war will end here?"China taking control over Tibet.7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices.They cut up the body so the birds can eat it.8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good?Tibet was once above China.9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.)Violence, non-violence, and help from other countries.10) How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.)They sent a lot of troops, made the Dalai Lama leave, and attempted to kill him.11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go?He was blocked everywhere by the Chinese so he had to be very careful.12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation?The Tibetans were angry and violent sometimes.13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama.They were formal and respectful. Chairman Mao told the Dalai Lama exactly what he was doing.14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement?That he doesnt like or have a religion.15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean?Non violence can work out peacefully if everyone cooperates.16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India?He wanted to save his own life.17) Describe the trip to India.It was long and was kept secret so the Dalai Lama wouldnt be killed.
1) Describe the living conditions of rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation)
The living conditions of Tibet are rock bottom. Clothing was very simple yet raggish, homes very poorish built, transportation was very poorish but very little of modern technology is used here..
2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation)
It is at a high point, and seems cold.
3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate?
I believe they gave him the old Dalai Lama belongings and if he picked something right or whatever, he was it? 4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion?
My guess is he's very compassionate...(???)
5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth?
It was on the border... hmm! China and Tibet, we have a mix! 6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor, or the war will end here?"
China takin' ovah in Tibet.
7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices.
Very colorful, but kindof weird... They burned'em.
8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good?
They say since it's been always there, they should have it because it's on their land... plus they're small, why not join us.. blah blah...
9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.)
Monks protested Tried to be calm about it Tried to smuggle the Dalai Lama out!
10) How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.) They walked into Tibet and laid down their law They forced him to sign a "contract" They tried to get him out of Tibet by luring him into another palace to kill him
11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go?
they had him completely surrounded, but they found a way out at only one time type of decision. 12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation?
They did not want to abide by them, but were told to just so there can be peace. 13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama.
Mao seemed like he had power too much into his head. He definitely thought he had it all around his own finger. The Dalai Lama really didn't like it at all.
14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement?
He wanted to use Religion as like a way to use people with power.
15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean?
He means resist when there is no cooperation but with no violence. 16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India?
He had to get away or the Chinese would kill him, and in India they couldn't get him.
17) Describe the trip to India. The trip to India was very long, hard, and a little depressing for the Dalai Lama. Being so young, yet moving across the country to get to a safe land was worth it obviously. (for his safety and the people)
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1) Describe the living conditions of rural family of Tibet. (clothing, homes, food, means of transportation) Most of them have farms so they use the resources they have and were very basic robe type clothing, they lived simple life, and ate what they grew and drank tea, and they used their feet or horses for transportation. 2) Describe the environment of Tibet. (landscape, weather conditions, vegetation) Land was flat and hard, and air thin, it seamed kindof cold. 3) What test was given to the boy to determine he is The Dalai Lama incarnate? they laid the Dalai Lama's things on a table and watched to see it he knew what was "his". 4) What is the role of Kundun, The Buddha of Compassion? Medetation and a spirtual leader 5) What is significant about the location of The Dalai Lama's birth? it lays between Tibet and China. 6) What event is foreshadowed by the statement "Heed the warning of your predecessor, or the war will end here?" I think it has something to do with china taking over tibet. 7) Describe Tibetan Buddhist funeral practices. it is called air burial and they pretty much chop the body up and feed it to the birds. 8) What propaganda was used by China's government to help make the invasion of Tibet look good? They made it seem like they were helping tibet because it was such a small country they couldnt take care of themselves. 9) What was Tibet's response to the invasion? (Look for three parts to this answer.) they tried resisting the communists, they dali met with mao, and when that failed they tried fighting back. How did China finally complete their take over of Tibet? (Three parts to this answer.) They started moving there own Chinese people into tibet, treaten the dalai lama, then eventually made him flee his land. 11) What dilemma does The Dalai Lama face regarding where he must go? There were chinese people everywhere so there was a high risk he could have been caught 12) What evidence do you find of friction between Chinese and Tibetans after occupation? They tried resisting against china 13) Describe the meeting between Chairman Mao and The Dalai Lama. Chairman Mao told Dalai Lama what he was exactly going to do and didn't expect no for an answer 14) Mao says, "Religion is poison." What does he mean by this statement? That he is against religion which means everyone has to be. 15) The Dalai Lama is advised "Non violence means cooperation when possible, resistance when not." What does this mean? Nonviolence is the way to go whenever you can, but if that fails resist. 16) What compels The Dalai Lama to leave Tibet and go to India? His life was indangered 17) Describe the trip to India. Very long, dangerous, and sneaky..he could have been caught at anytime and killed.
