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1 Aim: How does Hinduism emerge in Classical India? Do Now: Where does Hinduism get its roots from?

2 What are the core beliefs of Hinduism? http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduis m/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduis m/ Use the website above, as well as your homework, to define the following key terms – Karma – Dharma – Moksha – Samsara – Ahisma – Caste System

3 How do the beliefs of Hinduism function in unison?

4 In this LifeIn next Life A person is born into a caste If good and obeys caste rules (Dharma) If bad an breaks caste rules (Dharma) Lower Caste Higher Caste

5 Why might this system change over time? Emergence of Jati/Unions

6 How do Women fare in the Caste System? Patriarchal Society and subordination – Women viewed as weak-willed, emotional creatures – So, what is their job? Who else shared this belief? Why do you think male-dominated societies emerged in this manner? Why does Patriarchal dominance become more prominent over time?

7 How Does the Caste System work in Practice? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15elGwkF UYE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15elGwkF UYE

8 What are the benefits and drawbacks of the Caste System? Why is it still used today?


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