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 . THE ARYANS AND THE CASTE SYSTEM. . About . 1500. bc. , powerful nomadic warriors known as Aryans began to appear in northern India. Their skill on horseback allowed the Aryans to conquer the native people and to expand south into the subcontinent. . 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 . 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. Defining the Caste System. What Is The Caste System?. Indian society developed into a complex system based on class and caste. Caste is based on the idea that there are separate kinds of humans. Higher-caste people consider themselves purer (closer to moksha) than lower-caste people.. Origins of the Caste System. Early Aryans had divided society into 4 groups—non-Aryans held lowest jobs. Learned this from the Vedas (collection of hymns, chants, ritual instructions). During Vedic Age class divisions will reflect social and economic roles rather than ethnic difference. India. Draw and Label. There are 5 different levels in the India Caste system. Label them where you think they . should go. Here are the different titles: Priest, unskilled laborers, rulers/warriors,. 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. Essential Standards:. 6.C.1 . Explain how the behaviors and practices of individuals and groups influenced societies, civilizations and regions.. Clarifying Objectives. 6.C.1.3 Summarize systems of social structure within various civilizations and societies over time (e.g., Roman class structure, Indian caste system and feudal, matrilineal and patrilineal societies).. 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. Date your papers:. Monday, March 11, 2013. Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Monday, March 11, 2013. 1. . Quiet Question: Type Two Prompt. ---Ms. Barben is going to read aloud “The . HistoryMakers. -Siddhartha Gautama the Enlightened One.” As she does, you should be doing Active Reading/Talking to the Text. After reading the article, you will now answer the following three questions. You should be using your notes on the Religions of India to help you answer the questions. 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..