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Do-Now. We learned that the people of the Harappan civilization moved east towards the Ganges River. Other people, with different cultures, were already living in the area. . Do-Now. What do you think happened to these various cultures as they migrated?. Ancient Indian Civilization.

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Do-Now

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  1. Do-Now We learned that the people of the Harappan civilization moved east towards the Ganges River. Other people, with different cultures, were already living in the area.

  2. Do-Now What do you think happened to these various cultures as they migrated?

  3. Ancient Indian Civilization

  4. A New Culture Arises • Aryans migrate into India from Central Asia • New beliefs, customs, and writing (Sanskrit).

  5. Hinduism Emerges • First Hindu temples – 600 B.C. • Vedas: ancient scriptures of India • Caste system – 500 B.C. • closely linked to Hinduism

  6. The Social Order • Four Varnas or social castes • Occupation and birth • No marrying or socializing outside of caste • Caste cannot be changed • Reincarnation Sub-castes Jatis

  7. The Social Order Dharma: the path one must follow to be a good person “the duty one has to perform” “the law of one’s being” -Mahatma Gandhi

  8. Caste System High priests Brahmans Warriors and rulers Kshatriyas Merchants and landowners Vaisyas Laborers and artisans Sudras Lowest class The Untouchables

  9. Do-Now “The person who is always involved in good deeds experiences [unending] divine happiness.” Write this quote in your own words. What does it mean? What Hindu belief is it referring to?

  10. Brahma The Creator

  11. Vishnu The Preserver

  12. Shiva The Destroyer

  13. A Blend of Religions • Brahman: • One single spiritual power • Monism: • All things are god, god is all things

  14. Hindu Gods & Goddesses • Polytheistic • Avatar: the representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form • Each god/goddess represents brahman in a different form

  15. The Teachings of Hinduism Samsara: cycle/wheel of life, death, rebirth Reincarnation: after death, the soul is reborn in a new body. Karma: the Hindu belief in cause and effect

  16. A Hindu’s Duties Dharma: the path one must follow to be a good person Ahimsa: nonviolence; treat all things with respect

  17. The Teachings of Hinduism Moksha: release from samsara; ends the cycle of reincarnation • How do you think a Hindu follower can achieve moksha? • Why would followers of Hinduism want to achieve moksha?

  18. Hindu Worship • Puja: the act of worship • Individual worship OR temple worship • Small room or altar • Image (icon) of god/goddess • Recite prayers • Offerings

  19. Ancient Hindu Altar

  20. Hindu Altar

  21. Hindu Holidays - Diwali Lakshmi Goddess of Wealth, Prosperity and Fortune

  22. Do-Now After reading the Buddhist folktale, “The Steadfast Parrot,” what are some words you would use to describe Buddhism?

  23. Buddhism

  24. Buddhism

  25. Chinese “Laughing Buddha”

  26. Siddhartha Gautama young Hindu prince tried to understand the cause of suffering traveled & shared his knowledge for 45 years Beginning of the Religion

  27. Basic Belief System Give up all selfish desires Dhamma = the Truth Follow the Eightfold Path Be wise Behave correctly Develop your mind Behave non-violently

  28. Goal of Life Achieve nirvana; a state of wisdom & peace Release from cycle of reincarnation

  29. Caste System Rejected the caste system All people can pass on knowledge, not just priests A person’s position in life was not the result of a past life.

  30. The Eightfold Path Right Understanding Having faith in the Buddhist view of the universe Right Intention Making a commitment to practice Buddhism Right Speech Avoiding lies and mean or abusive speech

  31. The Eightfold Path Right Action Not taking life, not stealing, and not hurting others Right Livelihood Rejecting jobs and occupations that conflict with Buddhist ideals Right Effort Avoiding bad attitudes and developing good ones

  32. The Eightfold Path Right Mindfulness Being aware of one’s own body, feelings, and thoughts Right Concentration Thinking deeply to find answers to problems

  33. Compare & Contrast Why do Hinduism and Buddhism share many similar beliefs?

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