PPT-Chapter 4.2 Hinduism in Ancient India

Aryan Prayers were passed down through generations yet as Aryan cultures mixed with other cultures so did their religion and the mixture created what we know as Hinduism A A blend of Religions Hinduism is a mixture of many different beliefs and has many different practices. 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 . Dr. Asavari Herwadkar MD. Date: 23.07.2014. 2. Hinduism’s approach to sexuality. What . is . Hinduism ?. References from Hindu text . with relevance . to present times . – inclusivity . Way forward . Indian Subcontinent. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. River Valley. Indus and Ganges. Farming is possible only in flood plain of rivers. Monsoons – seasonal winds. Dominate India’s climate. October – May = Winter. 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. By: Erik Galfayan, MIguel Ruiz, Cody Spiker, and Lindsay Ortiz. Brahmanism Origins. Brahmanism was named after its deep respect for Brahman. Brahmanism was very significant to Hinduism due to their alikeness . Introduction to Asia. East. This course is organized East/West. Those in the East . The East/West division is a product of the West. East is diverse. Labelling them all the same is misleading. Map of Eurasia in the 2nd century CE(=AD). Section 1: Indus Valley Civilization. Picture depicting what a city in the Indus Valley may have looked like. Image taken from: . crystalinks.com. Indian Subcontinent. India is called a subcontinent, because it is a large landmass that separates itself from the rest of the continent. . 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.. 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 . Mesopotamia. Geographic Location. The area lies between the . Tigris. & . Euphrates. Rivers in modern day Iraq.. Mesopotamia. Advances. Bronze. Metallurgy. Cuneiform. (wedge shaped writing). Pictograph: picture representation. Based on: . http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/teachers/lessons/1. /. Objectives:. Understand the foundation of Hinduism.. Consider and examine the ancient texts that defined Hinduism.. Develop an overarching understand of the complexity of Hinduism and its early development.. 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? . Largest religion?. Hinduism. Population?. 1.21 BILLION. 17% of world population is Indian. Language?. Hindi & English are ‘official’ languages. Over 1,000 languages spoken in India. http://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5uqE3C9w. India is considered a subcontinent because of its size It is actually a part of AsiaIn the north are high mountains the Himalayas and Hindu Kush In the center is the Deccan PlateauWall of mountainsg