a.

What are the most important social characteristics of the two mentioned
civilizations?
In Eastern civilization, they are more social in the ethics are based on honor and shame and
what the elders say is the right
In Western civilization, they are more democratic everything is based on the law
b. What are the most important traditions in the two mentioned civilizations?
In Eastern civilization like (the Indian) paying respect to parents/elders by touching their
feet.
In Western civilization, they are Christianity, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
c. What are the principal differences between the two civilizations?
In Eastern civilization, their people are more indirect and avoid conflict, and more social
harmony, in education achievement is linked to hard work
In Western civilization, their people are more indirect and more independent, there is a lot
of democracy, in education their more creativity, allows individuals to be more freedom,
the people encouraged to participate in debates, and there's more inclusion
d. How did the two civilizations conceive religion and spirituality?
Differences
-Western religions are monotheistic where their teachings are transmitted through prophets.
-Eastern religions are more about connecting the soul and spirit through meditation and
worship of different gods.
-In Eastern civilization, there is a greater focus on the future life, while in Western
civilization, the focus may be more on the present life and how to live it in a just and
virtuous manner.
-In Western civilization, the main religion is Christianity and Catholicism; while in Eastern
civilization there are several important religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam.
among other
Similarities
-Both civilizations have a long tradition of spiritual search.
-Both civilizations have different religions.
-Both civilizations share the search for peace for eternity.
-In both the East and the West there are sacred texts that are considered a source of wisdom
and spiritual guidance.
e. What is the role of the woman in the two civilizations in the past century and now?
In the last century, women had certain restrictions on their education, a job, among other
things. It was frowned upon for women not to be housewives. In the years 1960-1970 in
Western civilizations changes were made in legislation and social norms.
Differences
-In some Eastern civilizations men could divorce their wives, but they could not do so.
--In the West, women have had more opportunities to enter the workforce and have
professional careers.
-In some Eastern societies, women's clothing is more covered, while in most Western
societies, women dress more openly and with less "covering."
- In many Eastern societies, religion is an important part of daily life and can play an
important role in women's lives.

Similarities.
-Women throughout the years have had social struggles.
-In both civilizations, women have the right to decide what to do with their lives and not
just depend on their husbands.
-Previously, women did not have the right to have their opinions heard.

f. What do you consider are the most important values and failures of every
civilization and why?
Eastern civilization has more values such as:
-Humility
-Family responsibility
-Moderation
-Wisdom
Western civilization has more values such as:
-Spirituality
-Democracy
-Equality
-Individualism
-Tolerance
These are considered the most important values since they have been fundamental in the
construction of Western civilization.

g. What do you consider are the most important contributions of every civilization to
humanity? Why?
Between the two civilizations, they have created and given significant contributions to
humanity as they have been
Democracy
Medicine (Acupuncture)
Literature
Philosophy
Traditional medicine
The science
These contributions are of great importance in human development since they improve the
quality of life