Transcript Hinduism and Buddhism Activities

Hinduism and Buddhism
Activities
Bell Work
10/21
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Early Aryan society was divided into _______. Only
on rare occasions could people change positions.
2. List the 4+1 Varnas of the India.
3. T or F. If you were a Kshatriya, you could marry a
Vaisya.
4. List the 3 major Gods of Hinduism.
5. What is “The Buddha’s” story?
6. List 3 similarities and 3 differences in Buddhism
and Hinduism.
7. Which of these religions is the oldest and largest in
India, today?
Buddhism (8)
Hinduism (12)
Both (6)
Venn Diagram List
Instructions: Put the following words/phrases in the correct place in the Venn Diagram
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Polytheistic
No god
The Eightfold Path
Brahma, Vishnu, Siva
Started around 1500 BC
Started around 500 BC
Reincarnation
non-violence
Goal is to reach Brahman
Goal is to reach Nirvana
Salvation is Moksha
Holy writings
Fasting
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Vedas
Buddha
Rejects Caste System
Accepts Caste System
Originated in India
Meditation
Most Complex Religion
Largest religion in India
Jainism
Four Noble Truths
Karma
Theravada and Mahayana
No Founder
Enrichment Activity
• Choose Hinduism or Buddhism.
• Create an “informational poster” using the
chosen religion
• Poster must include color
• Must include at least one picture that pertains
to the religion chosen