Instructions for today’s “quiz” (You may NOT use a book or notes. Only your brain.) Grab a partner, a piece of poster paper, and a few markers. Draw a LARGE Venn diagram on your poster and label the circles “Hinduism” and “Buddhism” Brainstorm at least three specific things they have in common. Write these in the center. Then, identify at least three specific things that are unique to each religion. Write these in the circles. Want some extra credit? Include a couple of illustrations and/or include more than three specific characteristics for each (lame stuff like “they’re both religions” of course doesn’t count) Grab a partner, a piece of poster paper, and a few markers. Draw a LARGE Venn diagram on your poster and label the circles “Hinduism” and “Buddhism” Brainstorm at least three specific things they have in common. Write these in the center. Then, identify at least three specific things that are unique to each religion. Write these in the circles. Want some extra credit? Include a couple of illustrations and/or include more than three specific characteristics for each (lame stuff like “they’re both religions” of course doesn’t count)
Classical India 321BCE-550CE
The Khyber Pass today
Mauryan Empire Warrior Maurya rose to power in the wake of Alexander (4th c. B.C.E.) His grandson Ashoka extended the empire and unified India Conquered in 184 BCE-500 yrs. of disunity followed Warrior Maurya rose to power in the wake of Alexander (4th c. B.C.E.) His grandson Ashoka extended the empire and unified India Conquered in 184 BCE-500 yrs. of disunity followed
Symbol of Ashoka’s rule,symbol of modern India
Modern flag of India featuring the “Ashoka Shakra”
The Gupta Empire Considered India’s “golden age” Founded by Chandra Gupta in 4th c. Not as centralized or extensive as Mauryan Hindu tradition developed Collapsed in 550 CE due to Hun attacks Considered India’s “golden age” Founded by Chandra Gupta in 4th c. Not as centralized or extensive as Mauryan Hindu tradition developed Collapsed in 550 CE due to Hun attacks
Chitragupta Temple
Saranath Buddha
Roman NumeralsHindi Numerals XVII +17+ XXXVIII+38+ XXIII+23+ LVIII+58+____________ Roman NumeralsHindi Numerals XVII +17+ XXXVIII+38+ XXIII+23+ LVIII+58+____________ Which is easier??