1. Hinduism and Buddhism Activities

2. Bell Work 10/21
Early Aryan society was divided into _______. Only on rare occasions could people change positions.
List the 4+1 Varnas of the India.
T or F. If you were a Kshatriya, you could marry a Vaisya.
List the 3 major Gods of Hinduism.
What is “The Buddha’s” story?
List 3 similarities and 3 differences in Buddhism and Hinduism.
Which of these religions is the oldest and largest in India, today?

3. Buddhism (8)
Hinduism (12)
Both (6)

4. Goal is to reach Brahman Goal is to reach Nirvana Salvation is Moksha
Venn Diagram List Instructions: Put the following words/phrases in the correct place in the Venn Diagram
Polytheistic
No god
The Eightfold Path
Brahma, Vishnu, Siva
Started around 1500 BC
Started around 500 BC
Reincarnation
non-violence
Goal is to reach Brahman
Goal is to reach Nirvana
Salvation is Moksha
Holy writings
Fasting
Vedas
Buddha
Rejects Caste System
Accepts Caste System
Originated in India
Meditation
Most Complex Religion
Largest religion in India
Jainism
Four Noble Truths
Karma
Theravada and Mahayana
No Founder

5. Enrichment Activity Choose Hinduism or Buddhism.
Create an “informational poster” using the chosen religion
Poster must include color
Must include at least one picture that pertains to the religion chosen