PPT-The Hindu Caste System

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 Highercaste people consider themselves purer closer to moksha than lowercaste people. 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 . . HINDUISM . The Origins of Hinduism. Indo-Aryan Migration Theory – the vastly well structured civilizations of the Indus valley were overcome by itinerant conquerors coming from foreign lands out of India.. 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?. Glue in your:. Homework . pg. 63. Preview . pg. 64. Revisiting the fertile crescent . pg. 65. Notes/ process . pg. 66. Homework- in folder . Agenda. Preview. Reading. Notes . Process. India Geography. . What is Hinduism? . The worlds oldest religion still being practiced. . Roots are tied to Aryan beliefs and practices. . Third largest religion with a billion followers. . Where does the name Hindu come from?. 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 Economist, Caste, and A Village in India. Article: “A Village in a Million”. Source: The December 2010 issue of . The Economist. -Sarju, who is around 45, mends shoes in Shahabpur’s bazaar. 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. th. Class Discussion Question. Create a list (with short explanation) of the 5 “worst” jobs in modern American society.. Here is the plan…. Students will understand the origins of the caste system.. 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,. Why . were physical geography and location important to the development of Indian civilization?. Be sure you can label: . Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Indian Ocean, Ganges River, Indus River. Indian civilization began in the . 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. 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.. 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.