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Diane

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Analyze some of the major issues facing the Hui Muslins of Xi'an, China today.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Summarize the practice of tattooing in Shan culture, and explain how this is an example of syncretism using two specific examples.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. One challenge is demands by tourists for authenticity in ethnic foods as well as a demand for alcohol, which is against Islam.
2. Another challenge is urban development, which threatens the architectural heritage of their neighborhood and their appeal to tourists who want to have an authentic Hui experience.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Shan tattooing includes elements of local spiritual beliefs of highland peoples in Southeast Asia, combined with features of Hinduism and Buddhism.
2. The local belief in the power of tattoos understands them to be able to have an effect on other people, increase the bearer's skill, and provide physical protection.
3. An example from Buddhism is the Five Buddha tattoo, which women are not allowed to bear.
4. An example from Hinduism is the depiction of the goddess Saraswati on the right shoulder.


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Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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