Early Civilizations

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Early Civilizations Indus River Valley/Early
China/Hinduism/Buddhism

• Day 30 Semester 1

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Cooperative Learning Activity

• Background
• Two of the worlds major religions Hinduism and
  Buddhism were found in India. Hinduism emerged
  from the belief system of the Aryan people who
  settled in India after 1500 BC. Buddhisms
  founder, Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha
  or Enlightened One, lived in northern India in
  the sixth century BC. Although some similarities
  between the two exist, each belief system has its
  own unique concepts and approach. By creating and
  sharing posters for each religion you will learn
  more about them.

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Directions

• Use the information in your textbook and any
  other sources you can find to create separate
  posters for Hinduism and Buddhism.
• One half of the group should be assigned to each
  religion. Posters should describe all aspects of
  the religion and include illiustrations

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Directions (cont)

• Include this information on the Hinduism poster
• Braham dharma Atman
• Yoga reincarnation Brahma
• Karma Vishnu Siva (Shiva)
• The caste system
• Include this information on the Buddhism poster
• Founder Four Noble Truths
• Nirvana view of the caste system
• Stupas quotes of Siddhartha
• Bodhi Middle Path (Eightfold path)

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Directions (cont)

• Share your poster with the other half of the
  group and test their understanding with a series
  of five questions prepared in advance.

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Indus River Valley Civilization

• Geography
• Hindu Kush
• Himalayan Mountain Range
• Indus-Ganges plain in north
• Deserts in west
• Deccan plateau in south
• Seasonal winds (monsoons)
• Subcontinent

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Indus River Valley Civilizations

• Settlements/Buildings
• Planned cities with fortified citadel and uniform
  housing
• Brick buildings with plumbing and sewer systems
• Harrappa, Mohenjo-Daro and Kalibangan
• Establish by the Aryans Indo-European nomads
  from Central Asia

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Indus River Valley Civilizations

• Religious Beliefs
• Early Hindus
• - Worshipped major Indian god Shiva
• Mother goddess
• Fertility images
• Cattle
• Later Hindus
• Single force governs universe
• Karma, dharma and reincarnation
• Caste System
• Used Sanskrit to write down rituals, legends and
  religious chants

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Indus River Valley Civilization

• Economic Life
• Farming
• Long-distance trade
• Production of non-essential goods
• Prosperous economy
• Caste system