Explain the factors that influenced the spread of Eastern religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism), including one way that geography affected the spread of the religions and one reason that some religions spread further than others (Buddhism vs. Hinduism). ​

A. spinoza thinks that we human beings are due for what was described in class as an “ontological demotion.” explain this ontological demotion, comparing his view of what we are to a more traditional aristotelian view. (you should concentrate on spinoza’s views on the human body, but be sure to say something about what he thinks the human mind is.) why does he think the demotion is needed? is he right? explain why the demotion matters to the overall project of the ethics.

For 50 points.. some organisms feed on other organisms without immediately killing them. what term describes this act? a. predation b. commensalism c. mutualism d. parasitism

Two ways government can build a good relationship with citizens?