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Review Questions. __________ Hinduism is characterized by its devotion to many gods Brahman is seen in terms of 3: ___________, __________, & ___________ Which god in Hindu is very popular & in charge of dancing, vegetables, but also disease? ____________________

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  1. Review Questions __________ Hinduism is characterized by its devotion to many gods Brahman is seen in terms of 3: ___________, __________, & ___________ Which god in Hindu is very popular & in charge of dancing, vegetables, but also disease? ____________________ This god, ______________, appeared on earth _____ times. A baby in Hindu was thought to be the reincarnated version of this goddess: ___________________ “Yoga” literally means _________________ BONUS: What is a “mantra?” BONUS: What is the “hare krishna?”

  2. Modern Hinduism Section 4

  3. Objectives • Muslim Influences on Hinduism • Christian Influences on Hinduism • Gandhi’s Influence on Hinduism • Holy Days in Hinduism • Hinduism Today

  4. 1) Muslim Influences • Muslim conquerors occasionally invade India • Mahmud of Ghazni: Turkish general, invaded 17 times (11th century) • 13th century, Islam very entrenched in India • 16th century, Turkish dynasty of Moghuls est. • 18th century, dynasty withers, British invade

  5. Hinduism Polytheistic Many images portray gods (even cars!) Cow is sacred, protect it from harm Follow a caste system Islam Monotheistic Dishonorable to represent Allah Sacrifice cattle, remember Abraham People = before Allah Hindu & Islam

  6. Don’t have to write. Hindu & Islam cont’d • “They totally differ from us in religion, as we believe in nothing in which they believe, and vice versa…they fight with words, but they will never stake their soul or body or their property on religious controversy.” (Anonymous Muslim writer) • Despite differences, 1,000 years side by side (still a major problem however) • Muslims influenced Indian art, architecture, science, & dress…but not religion

  7. How can today’s modern world affect a religion like Hindu? 2) Christianity & Hinduism • Encounter w/Christianity • Brought to India by Thomas, 1st century • More significant when British came, 17th century

  8. British in India • 17th century - British East India Company • 19th century – missionaries • William Carey: Stopped practice of Suttee (burying widows w/husbands remains)

  9. Ouch!Website #1(Tradition of Sati)

  10. What do you know about Gandhi? 3) Mohandas K. Gandhi • Trained as a lawyer in England • Organized strikes & fasts against British govt. • 1948: killed, 2 months after independence

  11. Caste System in India • Untouchables: street sweepers, handle dead, & other pollution • society can’t function w/out them • How do Traditional Hindus’ justify the status of outcasts?

  12. Reforming the Caste System • Gandhi taught all are children of God • Website #2:TIMELINE

  13. Don’t have to write… The Law of Civil Disobedience • “When the laws & a person’s conscience clash, that person must follow his or her conscience.” (Henry David Thoreau) • Do you agree or disagree? Explain. • What other famous figure followed this law?

  14. 4) Hindu Holy Days a. Holi: most popular festival • Welcomes spring • Pleasure emphasized over caste

  15. b. Divali -November -Welcomes new year

  16. 5) Hindu Today

  17. a. Struggles w/modernity b. Must deal w/birth control, urbanization (people not used to complaining) c. Conflict w/Muslims d. Outside of India, Hindu is a minority

  18. Famous Hindu/Buddhist Presentation • Research one famous figure, teacher, or follower of either Buddhism or Hinduism. Your grade is based on the following: • 5 POINTS: Background Info (Birth, death, siblings, parents, education, career) • 5 POINTS: How they came to know and impact of religion ((teachings they follow, circumstances behind how they came to know religion, how they have impacted the world • 5 POINTS: Your feelings (what you have learned from studying this person, how it affects you) • 5 POINTS: Presentation (Speak clearly, loud voice, eye contact, likability) • 5 POINTS: Multimedia(Incorporate various forms of multimedia in your presentation) • TOTAL = 25 POINTS DUE DATE: October 15

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