Hinduism Web Quest

Pop 2015

Direction to complete the assignment:

Answer the following questions: (use the Outline and Hints provided)

HINDUISM AT A GLANCE

1. In which countries Hinduism is a dominant religion? How many adherents worldwide?

2. When (1st paragraph) and where Hinduism originated (last paragraph/first bullets note)?

CONCEPTS

3. Atman (define it):

4. Explain DHARMA and its significance in Hinduism (paragraph 1 and 2):

5. Define the class/cast system and list the top four classes & who is represented by (Varna 1st paragraph and bullets notes):

6. Define and Explain KARMA and SAMSARA:

7. Purushartha is the Hinduism doctrine for “human goals”. Which are the four main goals for a person according to Hinduism?

8. Read BRAHMAN & GOD section. Summarize the concept of “God” in Hinduism (use your own words and elaborate your understanding ).

9. What is a GURU and what is his role?

DEITIES

10. Read and Write a paragraph for each of the main deities in Hinduism (who is, what represents, character, worship, etc.)

- BRAHMA

- SHIVA

- VISHNU

11. Define the doctrine of REINCARNATION (under the ETHICS / Abortion section):

12. DIWALI the Hinduism festival of lights is ……Describe the holyday in a paragraph (date, significance, ceremonial, etc.)

13. What are the main scriptures/holly books of Hinduism? (under the TEXTS section) Elaborate …