| Hinduism |
| #1 |
Hindus believe that the deity _________________creates the universe, while ______________ destroys it and _______________ preserves it. |
Brahma; Vishnu; Shiva |
| #2 |
Hinduism is considered India's ________________ major religion. |
First |
| #3 |
This group of people worked jobs considered 'lowly' or 'dirty'. Today, this group makes up ______% of the population of India. Provide two examples of jobs that these people might hold. |
Untouchables; 15; Collected garbage, prepared bodies for burial, cleaned latrines, removed dead animals from the road |
| #4 |
This group of people were priests and religious scholars. |
Brahmins |
| #5 |
What does it mean for a Hindu to follow his or her dharma? What is the law of karma? |
To perform one's duties and to live as one should. The law of karma suggests that the universe is always just or fair and helped to explain caste system placement. |
| Buddhism |
| #1 |
Identify the three forms of suffering, according to Buddhism. |
Age, Sickness, Death |
| #2 |
What is an ascetic? Why did Prince Siddhartha become an ascetic? |
An ascetic is a person who gives up worldly pleasures. Prince Siddhartha gave up worldly pleasures in order to seek "enlightenment". |
| #3 |
The ideal state of happiness and peace that Buddhists seek is called ______________. |
Nirvana |
| #4 |
How did the caste system affect the treatment of individuals in Buddhism? |
Buddhists embraced all people regardless of their caste. |
| #5 |
Briefly explain the life of Siddhartha Gautama and describe how he shaped Buddhism. |
See Chapter 16 |
| Ancient Egyptian Beliefs/Miscellaneous |
| #1 |
This belief system has simple teachings, while this one has complex rituals. |
Buddhism; Hinduism |
| #2 |
Explain why the pyramid at Giza might be empty. Use what you know about the items that were generally buried with |
Because pharaohs were often buried with riches, "tomb robbers" sometimes broke into tombs and stole the jewels and gold that adorned and surrounded the mummies. |
| #3 |
Describe a wall of King Tut's tomb, and explain the symbolism. |
See National Geographic's King Tut's tomb website (via Google Clssroom) |
| #4 |
Why did the ancient Egyptians believe it was necessary to preserve a person's body after death? |
Ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife and thought that an individual would need his body and possessions for entrance into this "afterworld". |
| #5 |
How did fictional works about mummies develop from ancient Egyptian burial traditions? |
See "The Mummy" (Scope Magazine), and consider our class discussion. |
| Miscellaneous |
| #1 |
A belief system focused on the belief in many gods is a _______________ religion, while a belief system focused on the belief in a single god is a __________________ religion. |
Polytheistic; monotheistic |
| #2 |
What are the Vedas? What language were they written in? |
The Vedas are a collection of sacred texts, including verses, hymns, prayers and teaching composed in Sanskrit. |
| #3 |
Describe the physical features of some of the Hindu deities. What is the symbolism behind their unique characteristics? |
Many arms, eyes, heads; colorful skin; part human - part animal |
| #4 |
This holiday is the festival of ______________ and is celebrated by Jains, Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs. |
Lights; Diwali |
| #5 |
Explain the concept of 'untouchables' in India. Discuss how this system of social stratification was established, and explore how treatment of 'untouchables' has changed in modern India. |
See National Geographic's 'Untouchable' article (via Google Classroom) |
