1. Explain the rise and fall of the Maurya Empire
Bellringer
Explain the rise and fall of the Maurya Empire

2. Standard SSWH2
The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from BCE to 500 CE.

3. Element B.
Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent die fusion of Buddhism.

4. How do Hinduism and Buddhism compare?
Essential Questions
How do Hinduism and Buddhism compare?
How do they both impact the world?

5. Hinduism
grew out of many varied beliefs of different peoples who settled in India.
has many gods and goddesses to worship.
Follows the Vedas
Aryan priest chant hymns to gods
Written down, hymns become Vedas
Vedas- Books of Knowledge on prayers, hymns, rituals, philosophy.

6. Hinduism Beliefs.
1. The ultimate goal of existence is to achieve moksha. 2. Atman-essential self. 3. People must free themselves from selfish desires. 4.Law of karma 5. reincarnation. 5. The caste system. 6. Status in present life is determined by behavior in past life. 7. Nonviolence.

7. Buddhism
Buddhism was founded in India in 500 B.C. by Siddhartha Gautama.
One gains enlightenment-religious awakening-through meditation
Believes the reasons for suffering & how to escape suffering.
Believes in non-violence.
Follows the Four Noble Truths & the Eightfold path.
Follows the Tripitaka- sacred text.

8. Teachings of Buddhism

9. Buddhism
Will divide into 2 sects the Theravada & the Mahayana.
Will spread through out Asia and Southeast Asia.

10. Choice Boards.
Work differentiated by groups.

11. Closing: Ticket out the Door.
Q & A.