PPT-Hinduism-Caste System Brainstart

Turn to the next blank LEFT page in your notebook Draw a triangle that covers the top half of the page Label underneath it US Social Structure Take a moment and using your background knowledge . CLASS – a social group sharing similar characteristics (economic, political or cultural) . CASTE – what does this term mean? . What is the caste system?. STEP 1: . Read through the four examples and fill out the questions in the chart for each! . About Hinduism…. **Hinduism is generally considered to be a polytheistic religion with a belief in many gods.. THE ISSUE – trying to make sense about the nature of the universe. Why do things happen? Why are things the way they are?. The Beginnings of Hinduism. When the . Aryans. invaded India from the north, they brought with them parts of their culture. Their language, . Sanskrit. , which the Aryans believed was a . holy. language, was spoken by the gods. . The Origins of Hindu India. Pg 92 in your textbook. Reading for tonight: . pg 92-95, questions 1-4. Hinduism- The Eternal Faith. With over 800 million followers worldwide, . Hinduism. is . one of the oldest and most important religions on . 9.14 & 9.15. Origin. I. Origin. A. . No known specific date for its start. B. . Hinduism now refers to a group of different religions that . grew out . of . India. that were based around the . Identify the following countries in orange (label them too!) on your world map:. India. Review your notes if needed – I’m giving you 10 minutes to finish the quiz. Objectives. SWBAT explain the major beliefs, texts, and holidays of Hinduism. Definition. Invasion- Forced entry, intrusion, taking over. Aryan Invasion. The Aryans were a group from Eurasia. They were nomads who traveled from place to place. Around 1500 BCE, they settled in India around the Indus River. Hinduism. India Today . Population: 1.25 Billion People. 80% Hindu, 13% Muslim, 2% Christian. Capital: New Delhi. Government: Federal Republic. Hinduism . Founder:. There is no one founder. Age:. Name comes in the 16. THE VEDAS. In the Vedas, the Aryans appear as warriors who fought in chariots with bows and arrows.. They loved food, drink, music, and chariot races, and dice games. They valued cattle, which provided them with food and clothing. 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. 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. In some cases their boundaries co-terminate with those of the respective Varna in a region they belong to. . What is more, . inter-caste marriages across different ritual strata, even often crossing the self acknowledged Varna boundaries. . of. . Hinduism. The Big Idea. Hinduism, the largest religion in India today, . developed out of ancient Indian beliefs and practices.. Main Ideas. Indian society divided into distinct groups under the Aryans..