Quote of the Day 3Quote of the Day 3

““Do not fear death so much as the inadequate life.”Do not fear death so much as the inadequate life.”

Bertolt BrechtBertolt Brecht

Good Good Morning/AfternoonMorning/Afternoon

March 29March 29thth 2010 2010It’s a short week!!!It’s a short week!!!

It’s HOLY WEEK, make the best of It’s HOLY WEEK, make the best of it!!it!!

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsThis WEEK: This WEEK:

Monday: KSU lost Monday: KSU lost so sorry. Its HOLY WEEK!! so sorry. Its HOLY WEEK!!

Tuesday: Soccer (Titan Classic) vs CampusTuesday: Soccer (Titan Classic) vs Campus Softball @ Dodge CitySoftball @ Dodge City Track NE Classic @ HeightsTrack NE Classic @ Heights

Wednesday: Mass Day- Senior Panoramic PictureWednesday: Mass Day- Senior Panoramic Picture Soccer “C” Team vs SoutheastSoccer “C” Team vs Southeast Girls Diving @ NorthGirls Diving @ North

Thursday:Thursday: Soccer (Titan Classic) TBD Soccer (Titan Classic) TBD

Friday:Friday: NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY!! Use it NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY!! Use it wisely.wisely.

March 29March 29thth

OutcomesOutcomesStudents will identify the main elements of Students will identify the main elements of

HinduismHinduismStudents will compare Hinduism / Islam to Students will compare Hinduism / Islam to

determine the effects of ruling a divided determine the effects of ruling a divided empireempire

To Do ListTo Do ListAnnouncements--Announcements--

Intro Dravidians – Aryans – Hinduism (Notes)Intro Dravidians – Aryans – Hinduism (Notes)Homework- Exit Card // Hindu godHomework- Exit Card // Hindu god

Quote of the Day 3Quote of the Day 3

““Do not fear death so much as the inadequate life.”Do not fear death so much as the inadequate life.”

Bertolt BrechtBertolt Brecht

Ancient Cities in Indus Ancient Cities in Indus River ValleyRiver Valley

Notes on the HarappaNotes on the Harappa First Indian Civilization -2800 B.C.First Indian Civilization -2800 B.C.

Why do we know so little?Why do we know so little? No language- knowledge based on physical evidenceNo language- knowledge based on physical evidence

Twin Capitals—Harappa and Mohenjo-DaroTwin Capitals—Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro Well Planned-grid like pattern- built around temple/fortWell Planned-grid like pattern- built around temple/fort Were well watered and had plumbing and drainageWere well watered and had plumbing and drainage

So what, so do you????????So what, so do you???????? Standardized system of weights/Measurement/ building Standardized system of weights/Measurement/ building

bricksbricks Structures suggest there were thousands of peopleStructures suggest there were thousands of people

Most of them farmers—grew wheat, barley, melons, cottonMost of them farmers—grew wheat, barley, melons, cotton Merchants were believed to have traded with SumerMerchants were believed to have traded with Sumer

Evidence suggests that there was a well organized govt.Evidence suggests that there was a well organized govt. Religion- Polytheistic- Mother goddess—animals important Religion- Polytheistic- Mother goddess—animals important

part of explaining strength, wisdom, speed.part of explaining strength, wisdom, speed. How did it end?How did it end?

Understanding the Understanding the AryansAryans

““These Aryans were rather immigrants than These Aryans were rather immigrants than conquerors. But they brought with them conquerors. But they brought with them strong physiques, a ready brutality, a skill and strong physiques, a ready brutality, a skill and courage in war, which soon gave them mastery courage in war, which soon gave them mastery of northern India. They fought with bows and of northern India. They fought with bows and arrows, led by armored warriors in chariots, arrows, led by armored warriors in chariots, who wielded battle axes and hurled spears. who wielded battle axes and hurled spears. They were too primitive to be hypocrites: they They were too primitive to be hypocrites: they subjugated India without pretending to elevate subjugated India without pretending to elevate it. They wanted land and pasture for their it. They wanted land and pasture for their cattle; their word for war said nothing about cattle; their word for war said nothing about national honor, but simply meant ‘a desire for national honor, but simply meant ‘a desire for more cows.’ ”more cows.’ ”

Will DurantWill DurantHistorianHistorian

Outside Invaders- The Outside Invaders- The AryansAryans

The AryansThe Aryans This is a debated theory—A.I.TThis is a debated theory—A.I.T So what do we know-theorizeSo what do we know-theorize

Aryans-nomads- barbaric by Indian standardsAryans-nomads- barbaric by Indian standards As nomads- no written languageAs nomads- no written language

What’s left is hymns, prayers, & teachings—Vedas (Rigveda)What’s left is hymns, prayers, & teachings—Vedas (Rigveda) (1500-500 B.C. Vedic Age) glorified fighting, dancing, (1500-500 B.C. Vedic Age) glorified fighting, dancing,

drinkingdrinking Wealth measured land and cattle, an ability to fightWealth measured land and cattle, an ability to fight

Aryan Society was divided into groupsAryan Society was divided into groups Brahmins- PriestsBrahmins- Priests Kshatriyas-warriorsKshatriyas-warriors Vaisyas-herders, farmers, merchants, and artisansVaisyas-herders, farmers, merchants, and artisans Sudras- Non-Aryans farm workers and servantsSudras- Non-Aryans farm workers and servants

These positions were originally economic, later by birthThese positions were originally economic, later by birth Aryan Religion-polytheistic-focus on natural forcesAryan Religion-polytheistic-focus on natural forces

Chief god was Indra- god of war, Varuna-god of creationChief god was Indra- god of war, Varuna-god of creation Eventually a belief arose in Brahman- god above othersEventually a belief arose in Brahman- god above others

Indra- god of WarIndra- god of War

How does this god compare with How does this god compare with Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, or the Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, or the HebrewsHebrews

Varuna- god of creationVaruna- god of creation

Agni- god of FireAgni- god of Fire

Review of the AryansReview of the Aryans Indo-European migrants looking for resourcesIndo-European migrants looking for resources

1500-500 B.C.1500-500 B.C. Nomads- no written languageNomads- no written language

Vedas- hymns, prayers, and teachings (Vedic Age)Vedas- hymns, prayers, and teachings (Vedic Age) Society geared around fighting, drinking, dancingSociety geared around fighting, drinking, dancing Brought with them a caste systemBrought with them a caste system

BrahminsBrahmins KshatriyasKshatriyas VaisyasVaisyas SudrasSudras

Aryan Religion polytheisitic- gods of war, fire, creationAryan Religion polytheisitic- gods of war, fire, creation Eventually belief in a supreme god Brahman aroseEventually belief in a supreme god Brahman arose

Indian Caste System- Indian Caste System- VarunaVaruna

HinduismHinduism

Scratching the Surface of HinduismScratching the Surface of Hinduism

Believed to be one of the oldest religions Believed to be one of the oldest religions in the World.in the World.

Largest Polytheistic religion in the worldLargest Polytheistic religion in the world No single founder- No single textNo single founder- No single text

Combination of Aryan & Dravidian BeliefsCombination of Aryan & Dravidian Beliefs There are multiple gods and practices- There are multiple gods and practices-

complexcomplex Originally referred to as Brahmanism because Originally referred to as Brahmanism because

of the importance of the Brahman class.of the importance of the Brahman class.

Core BeliefsCore Beliefs Even though polytheisticEven though polytheistic

Brahman is the supreme god—but exists in Brahman is the supreme god—but exists in multiple forms—Creator, Preserve, Destroyermultiple forms—Creator, Preserve, Destroyer

Hindu Trinity- three in one- mysteryHindu Trinity- three in one- mystery Represents the three forces at work in natureRepresents the three forces at work in nature

Each individual is believed to have an Each individual is believed to have an atmanatman (soul) (soul)

Goal of Hinduism-have atman in union with Brahman Goal of Hinduism-have atman in union with Brahman ((mokshamoksha))Most people cannot attain moksha in one lifetime- Most people cannot attain moksha in one lifetime- reincarnationreincarnation

To elevate- one must follow and accept To elevate- one must follow and accept KarmaKarmaKarma- actions that affect your next Karma- actions that affect your next

life.life.Success if achieved by living according to Success if achieved by living according to

dharmadharma

PreservationCreation

Destruction

Hindu TrinityHindu Trinity

Brahma- the CreatorBrahma- the Creator

Shiva- the DestroyerShiva- the Destroyer

Vishnu- the PreserverVishnu- the Preserver

Your HomeworkYour Homework

1.1. We discussed Polytheism vs MonotheismWe discussed Polytheism vs Monotheism2.2. Hindus DO NOT believe in an All Knowing Hindus DO NOT believe in an All Knowing

GodGod1.1. Who judges? Forgives sin? Can be petitioned?Who judges? Forgives sin? Can be petitioned?

3.3. People are Caught in the wheel of lifePeople are Caught in the wheel of life1.1. Transmigration of the soul- Samsara- reincarnationTransmigration of the soul- Samsara- reincarnation2.2. Asceticism (living simply- denial) / Yoga (meditation)Asceticism (living simply- denial) / Yoga (meditation)

4.4. Do NOT believe in a Heaven or HellDo NOT believe in a Heaven or Hell5.5. Caste System- divided people based on job / Caste System- divided people based on job /

holinessholiness6.6. Others ?????Others ?????

Reflection time / Exit Reflection time / Exit CardCard

Whoa, we’ve covered quite a bitWhoa, we’ve covered quite a bit1.1. Write one things that sticks out to you about Hinduism.Write one things that sticks out to you about Hinduism.

2. What are 3 key terms that stick out to you about 2. What are 3 key terms that stick out to you about Hinduism?Hinduism?

3. How is this different from Islam?3. How is this different from Islam?

4 . Why is this important at all????4 . Why is this important at all????

Deeper look into Indian Deeper look into Indian SocietySociety

Listening to the Past- pg 81 1-3Listening to the Past- pg 81 1-3

Identify a Hindu god that you would Identify a Hindu god that you would like to research.like to research.