Primary vs Secondary Source
My aunt wanted to teach our family about her great grandmother, so she wrote a book to tell us about important moments and she made illustrations of those moments to help us visualize each experience.
Secondary Source
Your life's path or dharma is connected to your place in the _____________ system.
caste
(True or False) You should follow your dharma.
True
People valued the idea of following their dharma and fulfilling their _____________.
duty
If you are a farmer, you grow and _____________.
sell or trade
I was watching the Disney channel and one of the reporters said I should see a movie she really liked. When she talks about the movie, what is she?
Secondary Source
This is the belief that our own actions today will affect our soul's future.
Karma
(True or False) It's a warrior's duty to fight.
True
(True or False) Ancient Indians believed it was important to be selfless and take the proper actions without reward.
True
If you are a warrior, you fight and __________.
kill
At school we use textbooks to find out about many different people and events. When we use textbooks, what are we using?
Secondary Source
Each person has their own path or "proper behavior" in life, based on age and caste.
Dharma
(True or False) The caste system helped structure their society.
True
All people in ancient India valued spirituality and _______________ beliefs.
religious
If you are a priest, you _______________ religious lessons.
teach
My sister leaves a letter she wrote to her best friend on the kitchen table. I want to read it but I don’t because I know it’s private. What is her letter?
Primary Source
Not fulfilling one's duty is a _______________.
Sin
People in ancient India put more focus on the needs of the group over their own _______________ needs.
individual
(True or False) The people of ancient India valued their family and the gods.
True
My friend told me about a book she read that she really liked. She said I should read it too. When she talks about the book, what is she?
Secondary Source
Atman, the eternal or immortal soul, means that death isn't the end because of ________________.
reincarnation
The people of ancient India thought you should do everything you can to help so you can get good __________________.
karma
(True or False) Do what is right whether or not it brings you income or fame.
True