Objective: SWBAT recognize the major

beliefs of Hinduism.
Set Sail: How do archaeologists know that
the Harappans traded with Mesopotamia?

Activator
What is Karma?

Hindu-what?
Hinduism is one of the oldest

world religions, and the first in

India.

The Vedas
The Vedas are the religious texts

of Hinduism

Brahman
Hindus believe that all deities are

part of a Universal Spirit called

Brahman

Dharma
Dharma is ones duties

(responsibilities) in a society.
Dharma is the way a person
chooses to live their life

Karma
Karma is the consequence of the

way people chose to live their life

Reincarnation
If people fulfill their

duties (dharma) in a
society, their reward
(Karma) will be to be
born into a better
social class in their
next life. This is called
reincarnation.

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

For each of the next descriptions, use your white board to list
which of the terms it is most closely related to: Vedas,
Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or Brahman

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

A farmers responsibility to grow crops for the town

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

Jamal was born into a higher social class because he led a

respectable life

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

The religious texts of Hinduism

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

The Universal spirit

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

Since a person fulfilled their Dharma, good things will come

to them.

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

The ability to be reborn

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

The warrior goes to work every day, protecting his people. He

does this because it is a part of his _________________

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?
Religion

Holy Book

Christianity

Bible

Judaism

Torah

Hinduism

_______________________

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

All deities are a part of this

Vedas, Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, or

Brahman?

The consequences of the way a person lives their life

 What is the name of the Hindu universal spirit?

A. Dharma
B. Vedas
C. Brahman
What are the holy books of Hinduism?
A. Karma
B. Vedas
C. Torah
Which of the following best describes the Hindu concepts of Dharma and Karma?

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