1. Objective (READ) - H SWBAT identify the basic beliefs of Hinduism. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) A.How.

1. Objective (READ) - HSWBAT identify the basic beliefs of

Hinduism.

2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION)

3. Warm-up (ANSWER) A. How do tsunamis happen?

B. What would a community that was destroyed by a tsunami need?

Table of ContentsDate Title Lesson #

2/22 Review 63

**SOUTH ASIA UNIT**

2/25 Cover Page 64

2/28 Physical Geography 65

3/2 Hinduism 66

1. Create a new page called “Hinduism”

2. Label it page # 66.

1. Caste System Aryan system of social classes, divides people

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Hinduism: The Caste System

• Divides people into social CLASSES, or groups of people that are ranked.

• Highest Level

• Who is higher Kshatriyas or Sudras?

Brahmins

Kshatriyas

Vaisyas

Sudras

Untouchables

THE CASTE SYSTEM

BRAHMINS

Kshatriyas

Vaisyas

Sudras

UNTOUCHABLESREAD ONLY

Hinduism: The Caste System

• Untouchables (or Dalits) are considered outside of the Caste System

Brahmins

Kshatriyas

Vaisyas

Sudras

Untouchables

THE CASTE SYSTEM

BRAHMINS

Kshatriyas

Vaisyas

Sudras

UNTOUCHABLES

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Hinduism Beliefs

2. Dharma - each person is born into a caste and has a moral duty to be the best they can according to their Caste.

A statue of Shiva in yogic meditation.

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3. Reincarnation - the rebirth of souls

after death, people are re-born

The visarjan (nimarjan) ceremony of Lord Ganesha during the Chaturthi festival.

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4. Karma – if you behave responsibly you will be reborn into a higher caste and eventually reach eternal peace

5. Polytheistic – belief in many gods

Krishna (left), the eighth incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu or, with his consort Radha, worshiped as Radha Krishna across a number of traditions - traditional painting from the 1700s.

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Clip Q’s - Untouchables

6. Create a list of discrimination towards Dalits (Untouchables) that you observe in the clip.

Funeral Pyres Reading Questions1. How many Hindus die each day in India?

2. List the two other negative effects of the cremation rituals in India. Sketch each negative effect. (3rd Paragraph)

1. Denuded forests = deforestation2. ?3. ?

3. What is the benefit of cremation and sprinkling your ashes in the Ganges River? (6th Paragraph)

4. What are the three positive aspects of electric cremation? (7th and 8th paragraphs)

Hinduism T-shirts• Side One – Caste

System

Directions:1. Include a slogan

explaining the Caste System (use p. 572 or the sheet from yesterday)

2. Include a picture representing the Caste System.

• Side Two – Hinduism Beliefs

Directions:1. Include a slogan explaining

Dharma, Karma, or Reincarnation (use today’s notes or the sheet from yesterday)

2. Include a picture representing the belief you chose.

T-shirts Example

Karma - Practicing good behavior for 29

years to someday be reborn into a

higher Caste.

Hindu River of Redemption…

• Directions: Complete a 3-2-1 on the reading.

3 Write three things you learned

2 Write two questions you have

1 Write one sentence answering the question below: – What are the negative effects of traditions in the

Hindu religion?

Exit Ticket1. Answer the Question of the

Day like usual.

2. PARAGRAPH There is no mobility in the Caste System; once you are born into a caste you must stay. - Does a class system exist in the US? Explain why or why not. - Is there class mobility in the US? Explain why or why not.

1. Answer the Question of the Day like usual.

2. PARAGRAPH Create a story that demonstrates the concepts of Dharma and Karma. Your story can be real of fictional.

- You may write it or sketch it. If you sketch it include labels and captions so I know what is going on.

Exit Ticket

1. Answer the Question of the Day like usual.

2. PARAGRAPH There is no mobility in the Caste System; once you are born into a caste you must stay. - Does a class system exist in the US? Explain why or why not. - Does class mobility exist in the US? Explain why or why not.

Exit Ticket

1. Answer the Question of the Day.

2. PARAGRAPH Create a story that demonstrates the concepts of Dharma and Karma. Your story can be real of fictional.

- You may write it or sketch it. If you sketch it include labels and captions so I know what is going on.