1. Unit 3: Development of Religion Chapter 3, Sec 2 and 4 Chapter 10, Sec 1 Pg 282-297

2. Hinduism Different from other religions because it has no founder and required god to worship More of a worldview or way of life than a “religion” or set of beliefs

3. What’s the point? The goal of Hinduism is to lead a good life and become full of knowledge so you can be unified with the spirit of all good things. This usually takes a few tries, so you must be reborn (reincarnated) to try again until you get it right Four paths will get you there: 1. Right thinking 2. Right action 3. Religious devotion 4. Meditation

4. Sacred Texts of Hinduism The Veda (pg 63) http://www.4shared.com/video/V674CuB8/Sri_Su ktam_-__Rig_Veda_Hymn_wi.html http://www.4shared.com/video/V674CuB8/Sri_Su ktam_-__Rig_Veda_Hymn_wi.html http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/ Upanishads http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/#upan http://hinduism.about.com/od/scripturesepics/a/u panishads.htm

5. Hindu Vocabulary http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/hinduism/hglossry.htm http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/hinduism/hglossry.htm Moksha: uniting with god Ataman: human soul Brahman: soul of the world, source of all things Samsara: reincarnation Karma: law of cause and effect Dharma: the virtues of living a good life

6. The Gods of Brahman Brahma: creator Vishnu: protector Shiva: destroyer Polytheistic? Or what? There is no “required” or official god

7. Research a Hindu God 1. Lakshmi 2. Ganesha 3. Saraswathi 4. Indra 5. Krishna 6. Hanuman

8. Caste System Hinduism enabled the caste system. You could only moved up through reincarnation http://www.dummies.com/ how-to/content/hinduism- for-dummies-cheat- sheet.html

9. Fun Facts The sound “Aum” or “Om” is used in prayers and is the most sacred of syllables It is also the symbol of the Hindu Religion The River Ganges is a sacred site and considered holy water Most Hindus come to bathe in the water and hope for healing and purification

10. Fun Facts continued… Religion is lead by Gurus and Brahmin priests Gurus are very close to moksha and are believed to have great knowledge Priests read from the Vedas and take care of the temples

11. Important Terms Veda Untouchables Ganges River Guru Mandir = temple Brahman

12. Simplify Hinduism Web Sites http://www.hindubooks.org/hinduism_simpli fied/ http://www.hindubooks.org/hinduism_simpli fied/ http://www.woodlands- junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/religion/hindui sm.htm http://www.woodlands- junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/religion/hindui sm.htm

13. Think Answer the following questions on a piece of paper If people followed the beliefs of Hinduism, what kind of life would they lead? Are there any common beliefs that you share or connect with? Are there any beliefs that you find ridiculous? List any facts that fascinated or intrigued you.

14. Pair Get in pairs and share your answers with one another Question the other person about their answers Discuss WHY they think the way they do

15. Share Share the main points of your discussion with the class. Each person must share some information