1. Religion in South Asia TPO: We will examine the religions of South Asia using a PPT, maps & clips & produce an answer document. March 17, 2014 TPO: Warm Up: Note Sheet

2. EQ: How are the major religions of South Asia similar? Different? Reflection: What similarities can you see in your religion compared to Hinduism? Buddhism? SQ: In India, what system can determine a person’s occupation, personal associations, and marriage partner?

3. Warm Up: Answer the following What makes a religion a religion?

4. Religions of South Asia A fragmented region Religious and linguistic diversity Islam is predominant in Pakistan and Bangladesh (165 million in India). Hinduism is predominant in India, Nepal Buddhism is predominant in Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar

5. When & Where they Began Hinduism emerged from beliefs brought to India by the Aryans. (6th century BC) Buddhism emerged during the 6 th century BC in India Islam swept through India in the 8th -10th centuries AD (started in Middle East)

6. Major Beliefs of Hinduism: Reincarnation Every living thing has a soul. When a living thing dies, its soul moves into another living creature. Souls are reborn in a newly created life.

7. Major Beliefs of Hinduism: Caste System VIDEO LINK!!!!

8. Major Beliefs of Hinduism: Karma Every action brings about certain results. no escaping the consequences of one’s actions. Good behavior is rewarded

9. Major Beliefs of Hinduism: Dharma Set of rules that must be followed if you wish to work your way up the ladder of reincarnation.

10. Islam V. Hinduism ISLAM Monotheistic No idols 1sacred book (Koran) 5 pillars Intolerant (of other religions) Eat beef/Sacrifice cows Bury Dead Social Equality (in theory) HINDUISM Polytheistic Many idols Many sacred writings (Vedas) Varying beliefs Absorbed other religions Idolize cows Burn dead Caste separation