Transcript Quote of the Day 18

Quote of the Day 3
“Do not fear death so much as the inadequate life.”
Bertolt Brecht
Good
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March 29 2010
It’s a short week!!!
It’s HOLY WEEK, make the best of it!!
This WEEK:
Announcements
Monday: KSU lost  so sorry. Its HOLY WEEK!!
Tuesday: Soccer (Titan Classic) vs Campus
Softball @ Dodge City
Track NE Classic @ Heights
Wednesday: Mass Day- Senior Panoramic Picture
Soccer “C” Team vs Southeast
Girls Diving @ North
Thursday: Soccer (Titan Classic) TBD
Friday: NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY!! Use it wisely.
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Outcomes
Students will identify the main elements of Hinduism
Students will compare Hinduism / Islam to determine
the effects of ruling a divided empire
To Do List
Announcements-Intro Dravidians – Aryans – Hinduism (Notes)
Homework- Exit Card // Hindu god
Quote of the Day 3
“Do not fear death so much as the inadequate life.”
Bertolt Brecht
Ancient Cities in Indus River Valley
Notes on the Harappa
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First Indian Civilization -2800 B.C.
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Why do we know so little?
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No language- knowledge based on physical evidence
Twin Capitals—Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
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Well Planned-grid like pattern- built around temple/fort
Were well watered and had plumbing and drainage
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Standardized system of weights/Measurement/ building bricks
Structures suggest there were thousands of people
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So what, so do you????????
Most of them farmers—grew wheat, barley, melons, cotton
Merchants were believed to have traded with Sumer
Evidence suggests that there was a well organized govt.
Religion- Polytheistic- Mother goddess—animals important part of explaining
strength, wisdom, speed.
How did it end?
Understanding the Aryans
“These Aryans were rather immigrants than conquerors.
But they brought with them strong physiques, a ready
brutality, a skill and courage in war, which soon gave
them mastery of northern India. They fought with bows
and arrows, led by armored warriors in chariots, who
wielded battle axes and hurled spears. They were too
primitive to be hypocrites: they subjugated India without
pretending to elevate it. They wanted land and pasture
for their cattle; their word for war said nothing about
national honor, but simply meant ‘a desire for more
cows.’ ”
Will Durant
Historian
Outside Invaders- The Aryans
The Aryans
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This is a debated theory—A.I.T
So what do we know-theorize
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Aryans-nomads- barbaric by Indian standards
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As nomads- no written language
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Aryan Society was divided into groups
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What’s left is hymns, prayers, & teachings—Vedas (Rigveda)
(1500-500 B.C. Vedic Age) glorified fighting, dancing, drinking
Wealth measured land and cattle, an ability to fight
Brahmins- Priests
Kshatriyas-warriors
Vaisyas-herders, farmers, merchants, and artisans
Sudras- Non-Aryans farm workers and servants
 These positions were originally economic, later by birth
Aryan Religion-polytheistic-focus on natural forces
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Chief god was Indra- god of war, Varuna-god of creation
 Eventually a belief arose in Brahman- god above others
Indra- god of War
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How does this god compare with Egypt,
Mesopotamia, Persia, or the Hebrews
Varuna- god of creation
Agni- god of Fire
Review of the Aryans
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Indo-European migrants looking for resources
 1500-500 B.C.
Nomads- no written language
 Vedas- hymns, prayers, and teachings (Vedic Age)
Society geared around fighting, drinking, dancing
Brought with them a caste system
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Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaisyas
Sudras
Aryan Religion polytheisitic- gods of war, fire, creation
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Eventually belief in a supreme god Brahman arose
Indian Caste System- Varuna
Hinduism
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Scratching the Surface of Hinduism
Believed to be one of the oldest religions in the
World.
 Largest Polytheistic religion in the world
 No single founder- No single text
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Combination of Aryan & Dravidian Beliefs
 There are multiple gods and practices- complex
 Originally referred to as Brahmanism because of the
importance of the Brahman class.
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Core Beliefs
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Even though polytheistic
 Brahman is the supreme god—but exists in multiple forms—
Creator, Preserve, Destroyer
 Hindu Trinity- three in one- mystery
 Represents the three forces at work in nature
Creation
Preservation
Destruction
Each individual is believed to have an atman (soul)
Goal of Hinduism-have atman in union with Brahman (moksha)
Most people cannot attain moksha in one lifetime- reincarnation
To elevate- one must follow and accept Karma
Karma- actions that affect your next life.
Success if achieved by living according to dharma
Hindu Trinity
Brahma- the Creator
Shiva- the Destroyer
Vishnu- the Preserver
Your Homework
We discussed Polytheism vs Monotheism
Hindus DO NOT believe in an All Knowing God
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People are Caught in the wheel of life
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Who judges? Forgives sin? Can be petitioned?
Transmigration of the soul- Samsara- reincarnation
Asceticism (living simply- denial) / Yoga (meditation)
Do NOT believe in a Heaven or Hell
Caste System- divided people based on job / holiness
Others ?????
Reflection time / Exit Card
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Whoa, we’ve covered quite a bit
Write one things that sticks out to you about Hinduism.
2. What are 3 key terms that stick out to you about Hinduism?
3. How is this different from Islam?
4 . Why is this important at all????
Deeper look into Indian Society
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Listening to the Past- pg 81 1-3
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Identify a Hindu god that you would like to
research.