Standard III: Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.
• Identify cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies.
Question 1
1.
(DOK 1) The _____ is a revered and sacred animal in Hinduism - it represents Mother Earth as a source of goodness and its milk nourishes all creatures.
Question 2
2.
(DOK 1) Hinduism is closely tied to the story and people of what ancient civilization?
Question 3
3.
(DOK 1) Hinduism is a mixture of Native Indian and _____ cultures.
Question 4
4.
(DOK 1) The _____ are the Hindu holy books or "books of knowledge."
Question 5
5.
(DOK 1) What term means "liberation from the cycles of rebirth."
Question 6
6.
(DOK 2) Explain how the Hindu belief of nonviolence connects to the American Civil Rights Movement.
Question 7
7.
(DOK 2) How can karma and reincarnation affect one's place in the caste system?
Question 8
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(DOK 3) In what two ways does Hinduism distinguish itself from the other major religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism)?
Question 9
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(DOK 3) Hindu belief is said to be totally "non-exclusive." Explain how Hindus look at or view other religions.
Question 10
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(DOK 3) Explain how Hinduism is BOTH montheistic and polytheistic?