PPT-Hinduism History & Beliefs

LG Like seriously w hat is Hinduism 1 Introduction to Hinduism All you need to know in 1 sentence A What is whole This is What has come out of the whole is also whole When the . One of the oldest known religions in the world.. Unlike most other religions, Hinduism has: . -No single founder. No single scripture. No commonly agreed upon set of teachings. Hinduism . Because of the previous things mentioned, scholars often refer to Hinduism as a ‘way of life’ or a ‘family of religions.. 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. One of the oldest religions of humanity. The religion of . many Indian . people. Gave birth to Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism. Tolerance and diversity: "Truth is one, paths are many". Many deities but a single, impersonal Ultimate Reality. Asia Lesson 5. DO NOW. At the top of your Guided Notes, use complete sentences to describe MONOTHEISM and POLYTHEISM. What do they refer to? Can you name some examples of each?. Objectives & Learner Profile. world. ’. s . largest pluralistic tradition. A multiplicity of spiritual paths and ways are recognized as valid in Hinduism. Hinduism is not based on the teachings of a single Prophet or a single Book. The teachings of many different sages and saints find home within Hinduism. God may be worshiped both in male and female forms. Hinduism has much in common with the earth based religious traditions of the world. . Bellwork. What group moved into the Indian Subcontinent at the start of the Vedic Age?. Aryans. What language did these people bring to the Indian Subcontinent?. Sanskrit. What are the four classes of the Caste System?. 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. Warm-Up Question. :. How was Indian society different from that in Mesopotamia & Egypt?. Compare the geography of India to either Mesopotamia or Egypt. The Religions of Ancient India . Overview. :. Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Bernier. Founder and Region of Origin. Hinduism has no single founder. It developed and changed over 3500 years, growing out of the varied beliefs of the diverse peoples who settled in India.. Hinduism. . is . a collection of religious beliefs that developed over time. . Unlike other religions, Hinduism . can not . be . traced to one founder with a single set of ideas.. Basic Beliefs. Reincarnation. 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. Write two questions about these images. Based on your observations write one claim (thing you believe) about Hinduism. Origination & where Hinduism is currently practiced. Hinduism is the primary religion of people living in India and Nepal. Write two questions about these images. Based on your observations write one claim (thing you believe) about Hinduism. Origination & where Hinduism is currently practiced. Hinduism is the primary religion of people living in India and Nepal. Hinduism originated around the Indus Valley near the River Indus in modern day Pakistan.. About 80% of the Indian population regard themselves as Hindu.. Most Hindus believe in a Supreme God, whose qualities and forms are represented by the multitude of deities which emanate from him..