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Hindus use this word to describe a person's soul.
Hindus use this word to describe a person's soul.
Atman
The belief that a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death.
The belief that a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death.
Reincarnation
Buddha means '_______________ one'. The Buddha believed that giving _________ (offerings) to the poor would help him find enlightenment.
Buddha means '_______________ one'. The Buddha believed that giving _________ (offerings) to the poor would help him find enlightenment.
Awakened; alms
Early Hindus divided their society into classes based on the ____________ system. Explain how a person's social class was determined, and discuss how a person's social class affected his or her life.
Early Hindus divided their society into classes based on the ____________ system. Explain how a person's social class was determined, and discuss how a person's social class affected his or her life.
Caste.
Treating a dead body with preservatives to prevent it from decaying is called _____________.
Treating a dead body with preservatives to prevent it from decaying is called _____________.
Embalming
Hindus believe that the deity _________________creates the universe, while ______________ destroys it and _______________ preserves it.
Hindus believe that the deity _________________creates the universe, while ______________ destroys it and _______________ preserves it.
Brahma; Vishnu; Shiva
Hinduism is considered India's ________________ major religion.
Hinduism is considered India's ________________ major religion.
First
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.
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
This group of people were priests and religious scholars.
This group of people were priests and religious scholars.
Brahmins
What does it mean for a Hindu to follow his or her dharma? What is the law of karma?
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.
Identify the three forms of suffering, according to Buddhism.
Identify the three forms of suffering, according to Buddhism.
Age, Sickness, Death
What is an ascetic? Why did Prince Siddhartha become an ascetic?
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".
The ideal state of happiness and peace that Buddhists seek is called ______________.
The ideal state of happiness and peace that Buddhists seek is called ______________.
Nirvana
How did the caste system affect the treatment of individuals in Buddhism?
How did the caste system affect the treatment of individuals in Buddhism?
Buddhists embraced all people regardless of their caste.
Briefly explain the life of Siddhartha Gautama and describe how he shaped Buddhism.
Briefly explain the life of Siddhartha Gautama and describe how he shaped Buddhism.
See Chapter 16
This belief system has simple teachings, while this one has complex rituals.
This belief system has simple teachings, while this one has complex rituals.
Buddhism; Hinduism
Explain why the pyramid at Giza might be empty. Use what you know about the items that were generally buried with
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.
Describe a wall of King Tut's tomb, and explain the symbolism.
Describe a wall of King Tut's tomb, and explain the symbolism.
See National Geographic's King Tut's tomb website (via Google Clssroom)
Why did the ancient Egyptians believe it was necessary to preserve a person's body after death?
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".
How did fictional works about mummies develop from ancient Egyptian burial traditions?
How did fictional works about mummies develop from ancient Egyptian burial traditions?
See "The Mummy" (Scope Magazine), and consider our class discussion.
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.
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
What are the Vedas? What language were they written in?
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.
Describe the physical features of some of the Hindu deities. What is the symbolism behind their unique characteristics?
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
This holiday is the festival of ______________ and is celebrated by Jains, Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs.
This holiday is the festival of ______________ and is celebrated by Jains, Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs.
Lights; Diwali
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.
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)
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