Summarizing Paragraph Yesterday was a great day for Max. He watched football. Max then went for a ride. Finally, Max ended up at home.

Summarizing Paragraph Yesterday was a great day for Max. He watched the Packers beat the Giants on TV with his dad. He loves watching television with his dad. After the game was over, Max rode his bike to the park. His friends were there playing Frisbee Golf, so he joined in and had a great time. It started to get dark and cold, so Max headed home on his bike. He was happy to be inside where it was nice and warm.

Opening Activity Define reincarnation. Explain why some religions believe in it.

Hinduism

History Based on Aryan practices Began in India Polytheistic religion - Brahman: Supreme spirit; creator; universal world soul - Vishnu: preserver of the universe - Shiva: destroyer of evil in the universe

Where? Most Hindus live in India Large populations of Hindus in: - Nepal - Middle East

Hindu Beliefs Free to worship in their own way Ahimsa: all life is sacred and should not be harmed. Reincarnation: Cycle of rebirth - Live a good life = reborn in higher form - Live an evil life = reborn in lower form Karma: a person’s actions will affect life after death

Hindu Beliefs Atman: individual soul Dharma: fulfilling one’s duty in life Moksha: -achieve salvation -break free of the cycle of reincarnation

The Caste System Inherited social class Class determined: a. Job b. Spouse (marry within caste) c. Friends (hang out w/ people in your caste)

The Caste System Four main groups: Brahmans - priests Kshatriyas - nobles and warriors Vaishyas - traders and merchants Sudras - servants - Outside group is the Untouchables

History

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Hindu Beliefs

Hindu Beliefs

The Caste System

The Caste System