Download Brahmanism/Hinduism P. 152-155

Hinduism
First Read
1. Read P. 152-154 silently to yourself
and write down all unknown words and
concepts.
2. As a group, discuss and define
unknown words and concepts
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Hinduism
Second Read
With your group, read P. 152154 aloud. While reading, fill out
the outline (each person fills out
their own outline)
Brahmanism/ Hinduism
P. 152-155
I. Brahmanism
A. Aryans priests were called Brahmins;
therefore their religion is often called
Brahmanism.
II. The Vedas
A. There are four Vedas: hymns & poems
Example: Rigveda
B. The later Vedic texts are compiled
of thoughts about the Vedas written by
Brahmins
III. Hinduism Develops
A. The ideas of the sacred texts blended with
ideas from other cultures to create Hinduism.
B. Hinduism is the largest religion in India
today
IV. Hindu beliefs
A. Hindus believe in many gods
B. There are 3 major gods
1. Brahma - creator
2. Siva - destroyer
3. Vishnu - preserver
C.
Each god is part of a single universal
spirit called Brahman.
Symbol represents Brahman – Om
Source of all existence
V. Life & Rebirth
A. Hindu soul: atman
B. Reincarnation : Hindus believe souls are
born and reborn many times, each time in a
new body
VI. Hinduism & Caste System
A. Karma: effect that actions have on one’s
soul
1. evil actions = bad karma,
2. good actions = good karma
B. Hinduism taught people to accept
their places in life, therefore preserving
the caste system in India
P. 155
P. 155 Answer questions
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 3c
with complete sentences. Restate
the question in your answer. Use
P. 152-155 to find the answers.
Hinduism-Review
1. According to Hinduism, what are the 3 major
forms of Brahman?
Brahma the creator, Siva the destroyer, and
Vishnu the preserver
2. How did Brahmanism develop into Hinduism?
Brahmanism developed into Hinduism from the
Vedic texts and ideas from other cultures.
3. How is karma a part of Hinduism?
Karma determines which caste you will be
born into in your next life.
P. 155
2a. The Rigveda includes hymns of praise to many gods.
2b. Sacrifice was important to religious ceremonies.
3a. Karma is the effects that good or bad actions have on a
person’s soul.
3b. Brahmanism developed into Hinduism from the Vedic texts
and ideas from other cultures.
3c. Hinduism teaches that if you accept your caste, you may be
reborn into a higher caste.
4a. The four main teachings are injure no life, tell the truth, do not
steal, and own no property
4b. This probably meant they could not be soldiers or kill animals
for food.
1a. The caste system is a social system where people are divided
into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation.
1b. The rules developed to keep the classes distinct.