1. Notes Discussion
One of the biggest concerns about any Social Studies class is the taking of notes.
The ability to effectively take notes is a life long skill.
It makes you question, and really focus on what is important in a conversation
For instance, in college, the professor always lecture to us, the students. That was history for me in several classes.

2. Instructions Red: Yellow: Green:
Anything in red (STOP and pay close attention) it is critical information and should be copied exactly.
Pay attention and write down anything else that is said that you think might be important.
Yellow:
Anything written in yellow (SLOW down and pay attention) is useful information. You should write it in your notes IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Green:
Anything in green (GO on to the next point) you do not have to write.
You do not have to write down anything that is said unless you want to or it helps clarify the subject

3. Suggestions Red: Yellow: Green:
Red contains the most important information of the subject matter.
Pay close attention to this section.
This would include:
Definitions
Explanations
Significances
Yellow:
Yellow contains the background information of subject.
It is important to understand but not as a crucial
Green:
Green usually contains anything extra,
Extra Stories
Other side information

4. Hinduism
Religions of India

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6. Date: 3/4/15
Topic: Hinduism
Essential Questions:
1. How did the geography of India change religion?
2.Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic? Explain.
3. How do Hindu beliefs of life and death differ from those of Christians, Jews and Muslims?
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7. Essential Questions: How did the geography of India change religion?
Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic? Explain.
How do Hindu beliefs of life and death differ from those of Christians, Jews and Muslims?

8. Who founded Hinduism? There is no one single founder Developed slowly
Combining old traditions and beliefs of Aryans

9. Where did it come from?
Hinduism came from the mixture of Aryan and Indian cultures
Aryans also introduced the caste system to India – an important aspect of Hinduism

11. God … gods?
Brahman – one single spiritual power which lives in everything
Though they worship many different gods and goddesses
They stand for different parts of Brahman
has no physical form
“God is one, but wise people know it by many names”

12. Important Gods Gods take many different forms – called avatars
Or a representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form
Brahma – the Creator
Vishnu – the Protector
Shiva – the Destroyer

13. Soul
Every person is born with a soul

14. What is Reincarnation? The rebirth of the soul
If you are a faithful follower of Hinduism you will be born into a higher position in the next life
If you are not you will be punished – born into a lower position

15. reincarnation
“As a man discards worn-out clothes to put on new ones, so the embodied self (soul) discards worn-out bodies to take on other new ones.” -Bhagavad Gita

17. Law of Karma
Karma - The effect of your actions in this and previous lives
Determines how a person is reborn
Bad deeds = rebirth into lower caste, even as low as an animal
Good deeds = rebirth into a higher caste

19. 4 goals of Hinduism Goal 1 – dharma (duty)
Do the jobs related to your caste, age or position in life
Avoid harming living things (ahimsa)
Goal 2 – strive for well-being
Make a good living
Raising a family
Being honest, trust-worthy, honorable
Materials do not bring true happiness
Goal 3 – pleasure
Physical - eating good foods, taking a hot bath
Seeking nothing but pleasure can leave you feeling empty
Goal 4 – moksha (freedom from reincarnation)
Your soul is free from want, fear and pain
Your soul becomes one with Brahman’s

20. How to achieve moksha Knowledge
To understand one’s soul and how it relates to Brahman
Works
Carry out religious rituals and duties to improve karma
Do good deeds without expecting praise or recognition
Devotions
Path of love
Devote yourself to loving God
Worship one of Hindu god/goddesses
Repeat name all day long
Make offerings at temples
Travel to holy sites

21. Impact of Hinduism Spread Growth 80% of today’s Indians are Hindu
In ancient times – many rulers, languages, religions
Hinduism was flexible
Accepted worship of new gods
Didn’t have to give up old religion
Kept old traditions

22. Impact of Hinduism Appeal
Didn’t require regular attendance at religious services
Pray or make offerings at any time
Keep a shrine in their homes
Shrine – place of worship dedicated to sacred object or being
Could practice wherever you were

23. Traditions, Beliefs, symbols
Ganges River
Physical form of a goddess
believe the waters can wash away bad karma and cure disease
The Cow
symbolizes all other creatures
generous, taking nothing but water, grass and grain
gives and gives and gives of its milk, as does the enlightened soul give of his spiritual knowledge
vital to life, the sustainer of life, for many humans
Diwali
from the Sanskrit word Dīpãvali, meaning "row of lights“
lasting five days
for many, Diwali is also New Year's Eve

24. Date: 3/4/15
Topic: Hinduism
Essential Questions:
1. How did the geography of India change religion?
2.Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic? Explain.
3. How do Hindu beliefs of life and death differ from those of Christians, Jews and Muslims?
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