Origins and Beliefs in Hinduism
Hinduism is one of the _____ religions in the world and it is the ____ largest religion , it has about 1 billion followers.
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world and it is the third largest religion , it has about 1 billion followers.
At the end of the Vedic period(600 BCE),most Indians left their families, homes, to become teachers of new beliefs. Why would they want to teach a new belief?
Most Indians, especially lower class, this was a new path of enlightenment and salvation.
Near the end of ____ ______ ___, lots kingdoms and chiefdoms covered India. The strongest kingdom was Magadha.
Near the end of the Vedic age, lots kingdoms and chiefdoms covered India. The strongest kingdom was Magadha.
Who was Asoka?
Asoka, the one of seven sons of Bindusara.
Mauryan Empire collapsed, normal. But what happened to India after?
After the collapsing of the Mauryan empire, India decided it would be best if they broke up into small kingdoms.
Ramayana is about a king named Rana and how his beautiful wife got kidnapped by the demon king Ravana.He eventually saves Sita with the help from his niece who is a demon and his brother who is the monkey god.
What does this show you?
This epic shows the importance of dharma, or righteous actions.
Complete the sentence
While he was meditating he encountered a force called ____, ____ then asked what’s the authority a human must seek enlightenment.
Word Bank:
Mahavira Mahayana Mara
While he was meditating he encountered a force called Mara, Mara then asked what’s the authority a human must seek enlightenment.
Who did Chandragupta rely on?
Kautilya
What originally happened to Asoka?
What did he do after, to win the throne?
Bindusara sent away to be a ruler to somewhere far away.
When Bindusara died, fights broke out to see who will take the throne. It’s said that Asoka killed his own brothers in order to become emperor.
why was it called the "Golden Age"?
New inventions and advances were brought and made. Another reason is because they had many alliances, trades and warfares, which lead to an powerful and intelligent empire. One of the reason a new invention was metal.
These gods were ____, the god of fire, and ___, the god of wind. Later gods became part of popular Hinduism and worshipped more gods such as V___, Shiva, and De__.
These gods were Agni, the god of fire, and Vaayu, the god of wind. Later gods became part of popular Hinduism and worshiped more gods such as Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi.
How many steps until you reach the eightfold Path
Eight
Back track, What happened to the original ruler of the Empire?
After Kautilya conquered Magadha he crowned himself king of his new empire called the Maurya empire.
What happened after the eight years of powering up?
When he finally became emperor,after eight years of strengthening his power over the land,he went to war. Again. He was targeted by another empire called the Kalinga.
Who was Aryabhata?
There was a very important astronomer and mathematician named Aryabhata and he wrote a Mathematics book on algebra and trigonometry and centuries later people relied on his work to do even more advanced math.
True or False:
Over the years Hinduism was changed, traditions have been added and so much more. Though, they still share the same base line. So their all celebrated differently, because of the different traditions.
Over the years Hinduism was changed, traditions have been added and so much more. Though, they still share the same base line. So there all celebrated the same.
Nirvana, a peaceful place. But what's somrthing that won't happen if you do reach it
You will not be reborn
How did Chandragupta pay government officials and armies?
Chandragupta used the taxes to pay government workers and support a large army.
What happened after the war?
After conquering, he was shocked on how many lives this war took, and regretted and apologized to people.
What regions wanted to take over the empire?
North and West regions
Karma also determines how a person is reborn. So what happens if someone has Good Karma? Bad Karma?
Bad karma/evil deeds brings suffering in a next life and good karma can lead to a clearer path in liberation.
How did Buddhism spread?
This is a gist and the most simplest of it, It traveled through sacred scriptures, verbaly, and others traveling and bringing their beliefs with them.
What are the SIMPLEFIED definitions of Theravada, and Mahayana.
Theravada mainly focuses on Buddha himself. While Mahayana focuses on Buddhas compassions.
Once the war was over, did Asoka change? If so how?
He started to think harder about his rule and his dying spirit for power. He left Jainism to start a new term and went to Buddhist. After joining he respected any religion that entered his land.
What did the Indians create in Mathematics'
Decimal system and Numerals.