1. Beliefs of Hinduism
Day 2

2. Warm-up Page ON EXIT TICKET Date Question of the Day Warm-up 3/24
What are three traditional beliefs of Hinduism?
ON EXIT TICKET
1. Untouchables (Dalits) are left out of the Caste System.
2. Hindu dietary restrictions forbid Hindus from eating beef.

3. Hinduism Beliefs
1. Dharma - each person is born into a caste and has a certain moral duty specific to that caste
2. Reincarnation - the rebirth of souls after death

4. Hinduism Beliefs
3. Karma – if you behave responsibly you will be reborn into a higher caste and eventually reach eternal peace

5. Clip Q’s - Untouchables
Create a list of discrimination towards Dalits (Untouchables) that you observe in the rural village.

6. Funeral Pyres Reading Questions
1. How many Hindus die each day in India?
2. List the two other negative effects of the cremation rituals in India. Sketch each negative effect. (3rd Paragraph)
1. Denuded forests = deforestation
2. ?
3. ?
3. What is the benefit of cremation and sprinkling your ashes in the Ganges River? (6th Paragraph)
4. What are the three positive aspects of electric cremation? (7th and 8th paragraphs)

7. Hinduism T-shirts - L Side One – Caste System Directions:
1. Include a slogan explaining the Caste System (use p. 572 or the sheet from yesterday)
2. Include a picture representing the Caste System.
Side Two – Hinduism Beliefs
Directions:
1. Include a slogan explaining Dharma, Karma, or Reincarnation (use today’s notes or the sheet from yesterday)
2. Include a picture representing the belief you chose.

8. T-shirts Example
Reincarnation – Practicing good behavior for 27 years to someday be reborn into a higher Caste.

9. Hindu River of Redemption…
Directions: Complete a on the reading in your notebook.
3  Write three things you learned
2  Write two questions you have
1  Write one sentence answering the question below:
What are the negative effects of traditions in the Hindu religion?

10. Exit Ticket 1. Answer the Question of the Day.
2. PARAGRAPH  There is no mobility in the Caste System; once you are born into a caste you must stay.
- Does a class system exist in the US? Explain why or why not.
- Is there class mobility in the US? Explain why or why not.