PPT-Religions of Ancient India

Chapter 9 Lesson 2 Origins of H induism Hinduism is one of the worlds oldest religions It is also the third largest religion after Christianity and Islam It developed from the faith of the Aryans. In this lesson you will read about the contributions made by ancient Indians in the field of Mathematics and Science including Medical Science Ayurveda Yoga Astronomy Astrology etc You will be surprised to know that a lot of scientific knowledge was 6. th. Grade. Ancient India. Civilization began to develop in . Ancient India. around 2500 B.C. . This . time marks when some of the first people in India began to develop a writing system. . These . Jainism. Jainism . is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation.. The essence of Jainism is concern for the welfare of every being in the universe and for the health of the universe itself. TEMPLES. Ancient India – Achievements. Magnificent temples—both Hindu and Buddhist—were built all around India. They remain some of the most beautiful buildings in the world . today. Gupta. temples were topped by huge towers and were covered with carvings of the god worshipped inside. They Who . Goeth. . A. round . Getteth. around. Origin of Religions. Universalizing Religions. Ethnic Religions. Universalizing religions have precise places of origin and are based on the life events of one man.. Religion in China. . today…. The constitution of China states “Citizens of the People’s Republic of China enjoy freedom of religion. No state organ, public organization or individual may compel citizens to believe in, or not to believe in, any religion; nor may they discriminate against citizens because they do, or do not believe in religion." This protection is extended only to what is called "normal religious activity," generally understood to refer to religions that submit to state control via the State Administration for Religious . Ch. 25 in Geography Textbook. Hinduism: Key Beliefs. Vedas (Holy Writing) and . Varnas. (Caste System). Hinduism = Polytheist (>3 million gods) . But they have 3 main ones). Brahma: The Creator. Vishnu: The Preserver. Basic chronology. c. 3000 BCE: farming settlements appear along the valley of the river Indus. in what is now Pakistan . c. 2500 BCE: high point of the Indus Valley civilization. c. 2000 BCE: some Indus sites showing signs of decline. Origins of Hinduism. Hinduism. is one of the world’s oldest religions and the . third. largest religion after Christianity and . Islam. . Hinduism developed from the faith of the . Aryans. .. The sacred writings called . India is considered a “subcontinent” because of its size. It is actually a part of Asia. In the north are high mountains, the Himalayas and Hindu Kush. In the center is the Deccan Plateau.. Himalayan Mts.. Indus River. Ganges River. subcontinent. monsoon. citadel. Migrate. caste. Brahman. avatar. reincarnation. Dharma. ahimsa. meditate. nirvana. missionary. Make a new page in your Notebook-put . Chapter 4 Vocabulary, People, Places . Hinduism. Introduction. In . this chapter, you will learn about the origins and beliefs of Hinduism. . Hinduism . is the most influential set of religious beliefs in modern India.. The . ancient traditions that gave rise to Hinduism have shaped Indian life in countless ways. This cultural heritage has . feldmekj@lavc.edu. Office hours: Before Class. Recap: Where have we been, where do we go?. The plan; discuss different ideas about gods and spirits. Look at Buddhism & Hinduism (Polytheism). Then Witchcraft . Ancient India- Mr. Nicky's . Youtube. The Indus and Ganges River Valleys. Section 1: p.108-113. subcontinent-. monsoon-. citadel-. migrate-. caste-. India's Geographic Setting:.  . What mountain ranges separate India from the rest of Asia? .