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Ancient India for 6th grade World HistoryTRANSCRIPT
World History Bell Work
What are the main components of your faith?
New Unit: Ancient India
Two Major Religions
Hinduism (1250 B.C.E.) Buddhism (500s B.C.E.)
Interactive Religion Map/Timeline:http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/history-of-religion.html
Refresher on Egyptian Gods
Re = sun god Osiris =
underworld god Isis = goddess
of magic Horus = sky god Anubis = god of
embalming
Isis = Mother god
Meet the Hindu Gods
Brahma = the Creator Siva = the Destroyer Vishnu = the Preserver Brahman = single spirit,
encompasses all other gods, created & preserves the world
Brahman = the ultimate reality
Brahma (Creator)
He was created in a lotus flower that grew from Lord Vishnu's navel at the beginning of the universe.
Vishnu (Protector/Preserver)
Story of Krishna, the incarnate version of Vishnu:
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/interactives/intimateWorlds/launchWin.htm
Shiva (Destroyer)
Indra = Ruler of Heavens, God of Storms and Rain
The trident represents the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. It is also said to represent the threefold qualities of nature:
creation, preservation and destruction. He holds a cobra symbolizing the power he has over the most deadly of creatures.
Snakes are also used to symbolize the Hindu dogma of reincarnation. The drum represents the rhythmic sound to which
Shiva dances and ceaselessly recreates the universe.
Krishna = Incarnate version of Vishnu
Krishna & Radha
What is happening here?
Reincarnation & Atman
Reincarnation = process of rebirth Hindus believe that souls are born
and re-born many times Atman = soul Each time the atman has a new
body
On to Buddhism…
Who is the Buddha? Siddhartha Gautama Once a prince, left home to wander Searched for end to suffering Found “enlightenment” Founder of Buddhism
Meditation
Where’s Buddha?
From Ancient Egypt, to Hinduism, to Buddhism, to Catholicism…
What do Catholics have in common with these polytheistic ancient religions? Belief in god(s) Special sacred beings for certain
earthly things Ex.: Egyptian Horus is the god of the sky,
Hindu Indra is the god of rain, Catholic Saint Isidro is the saint of farming/rain
Saints in the Catholic Faith
World History Bell Work
“Nonviolence is not inaction. It is not for the timid or the weak. It is hard work. It is the patience to win.”
What does this statement by Chavez mean?