Kick off – September 10, 2013 Jainism vs. Hinduism

1. Kick off – September 10, 2013Jainism vs. Hinduism • Using pg. 102, create a Venn Diagram (Double-Bubble Map) comparing/contrasting Jainism & Hinduism.

2. Kick off – September 10, 2013Jainism vs. Hinduism Similarities – • Brahman • Goal is to fulfill dharma and achieve moksha (escape from reincarnation) • Hinduism • - No founder • Brahman is eternal spirit • devas are aspects of Brahman that are active in the world • Jainism • Ahimsa (nonviolence) • Hinduism has too many rituals • you can achieve moksha by giving up all worldy things and controlling your actions

3. China and Buddhism Jigsaw • Groups of 6 • Read the passages from the textbook • Discuss with your group. • Answer the questions in your notebook with your expert group • Prepare a visual (one per person, but they can be the same!) • Later, you will get into a new group, and you will teach the others about your topic.

5. Jeopardy India and China Prehistory Middle East Egypt Religions Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200 Q $300 Q $300 Q $300 Q $300 Q $300 Q $400 Q $400 Q $400 Q $400 Q $400 Q $500 Q $500 Q $500 Q $500 Q $500 Final Jeopardy

6. The Place of Women in Hindu Society • Read the primary source aloud with a partner. • Verily – truly; certainly • Censurable – deserving punishment • Resplendent – attractive and impressive • Divinities of good luck – things derived from luck • After you read, answer the following questions in your notebook: • According to the Sacred Law, what was the highest dharma, or morality, of all four Hindu classes? • According to the Sacred Law, what were suitable tasks for a Hindu woman? • How is this excerpt contradictory in the way it views Hindu women?

7. Ancient India Videos • Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5