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Published for the AAS by Cambridge University Press, the Journal of Asian Studies has long been recognized as the most authoritative and prestigious publication in the field of Asian Studies.
What is Asian culture?
The culture of Asia encompasses the collective and diverse customs and traditions of art, architecture, music, literature, lifestyle, philosophy, politics and religion that have been practiced and maintained by the numerous ethnic groups of the continent of Asia since prehistory.
What are the culture of South Asia?
South Asia is one of the most diverse parts of the world, and their culture is completely entwined in language, ethnicity, and religion. There are many practiced religions, but the most popular ones are Hindu, Islam, and Buddhism.
How was South Asia formed?
The landmass of South Asia was formed by the Indian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate. This action started about seventy million years ago and gave rise to the highest mountain ranges in the world. Most of the South Asian landmass is formed from the land in the original Indian Plate.
When was Asia named?
440 BCE
The word Asia originated from the Ancient Greek word Ἀσία, first attributed to Herodotus (about 440 BCE) in reference to Anatolia or to the Persian Empire, in contrast to Greece and Egypt. It originally was just a name for the east bank of the Aegean Sea, an area known to the Hittites as Assuwa.
Why is Asia known as the continent of contrast?
Asia is called as the continent of contrast because: It has the highest point on the earth, Mt. Everest (8,848m) and also have the lowest exposed point on the Earth, Dead Sea, 400m below the sea level. Asia has some of the densely populated places like India and China.
What are some interesting facts about Asian culture?
Asian culture is colorful and immensely interesting. It is a result of the continent’s long history. Different ancient civilizations have passed down their traditions and practices to their descendants.
What are the differences between Asian and American cultures?
Asian cultures emphasize “we,” as in society as a whole, while American culture emphasizes the importance of an individual, as in “I.” In Asia and Africa, the emphasis is on fitting into the society and therefore being interdependent. American and European cultures emphasize independence. As Gardener et al. (1999: 321) noted:
How did Buddhism influence the cultures of Asia?
From the 6th century B.C.E. to the present day, Buddhism shaped various aspects central to these Asian cultures, from principles of government to visual and material culture. See the Smarthistory resource on Hinduism + Buddhism.
Why was the early Asian community predominantly male?
Asian language newspapers and periodicals reported on news in the homeland as well as relevant local affairs in the community. Early Asian communities were predominantly male because young men had been recruited as laborers. Women could not join them because of U.S. Congressional exclusion acts.