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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 . 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.