The Beginnings of Hinduism: Inside HinduismThis packet introduces your students to the oldest organized religion in the world: Hinduism. They will learn about its early history and caste system. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, this packet provides review questions, questions for discussion, key word lists, and an answer key. These features facilitate student assimilation of the fundamentals of a religion practiced by an estimated 781 million people around the globe. Whether your objective is a comprehensive study of Hinduism or a simple overview, this packet affords you the opportunity to easily accomplish either one. You will be delighted to observe your students' growing understanding of the rich culture and history of a religion believed to date back to prehistoric times. |
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Agni ancient Aryan code based on color Bath become defiled Bhagavad Gita Brahmins Buddhism called Untouchables caste system Chapter Eight child cities of Mohenjo-Daro Civilization developed class Clay statues code of law conquering Aryans dark-skinned defiled or polluted Dravidians draw water duty earliest civilization establish the caste floods or volcanoes forbidden to hear fountain four varnas giver of rain goddesses that Hindus gods and goddesses group hear or recite Hindu gods Hindu history Hindu religion Hindu scriptures Hinduism Hindus worship today houses and shops India Indian cities Indra Indus River Valley Indus Valley invaders karma Kshatriyas learn in Chapter Lord Mahabharata meant noblemen Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa moksha Nagas name Aryans number oldest one’s owners of land passing untouchable reincarnation Rig-Veda rulers and warriors Sanskrit Section Review sprang statues of gods storekeepers Sudras Supreme Spirit thousands of jatis unearthed upheld the caste upper varnas believed Vaishyas Vedas Vedic Words to remember