Objective SWBAT recognize the major beliefs of Hinduism

Objective: SWBAT recognize the major beliefs of Hinduism. Set Sail: How do archaeologists know that the Harappans traded with Mesopotamia?

Activator What is Karma?

Hindu-what? Hinduism is one of the oldest world religions, and the first in India.

The Vedas… The Vedas are the religious texts of Hinduism

Brahman Hindus believe that all deities are part of a Universal Spirit called Brahman

Dharma is ones duties (responsibilities) in a society. Dharma is the way a person chooses to live their life

Karma is the consequence of the way people chose to live their life

Reincarnation If people fulfill their duties (dharma) in a society, their reward (Karma) will be to be born into a better social class in their next life. This is called reincarnation.

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? For each of the next descriptions, use your white board to list which of the terms it is most closely related to: Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? A farmers responsibility to grow crops for the town

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? Jamal was born into a higher social class because he led a respectable life

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? The religious texts of Hinduism

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? The Universal spirit

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? Since a person fulfilled their Dharma, good things will come to them.

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? The ability to be reborn

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? The warrior goes to work every day, protecting his people. He does this because it is a part of his _________

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? Religion Holy Book Christianity Bible Judaism Torah Hinduism ____________

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? All deities are a part of this

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman? The consequences of the way a person lives their life

What is the name of the Hindu universal spirit? A. Dharma B. Vedas C. Brahman What are the holy books of Hinduism? A. Karma B. Vedas C. Torah Which of the following best describes the Hindu concepts of Dharma and Karma?

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