Students will be able to...

1. interpret various maps, graphs, charts, photographs, and illustrations on ancient India

2. complete time lines on ancient India 

3. compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism

• SS Binder

• Chromebook

• Ancient India and the Spread of Hinduism Handout (given in class)

• Ancient India and the Spread of Buddhism Handout (given in class)

• The Nystrom Atlas of World History 3rd Edition

Hinduism is like the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure religion—it’s got millions of gods, epic myths, sacred rivers, yoga, and festivals where people throw colored powder or light up the night with fireworks. There’s karma (what goes around comes around), dharma (do your duty), and reincarnation (life’s biggest “try again” button). It’s been around for thousands of years and is still going strong—basically the ancient wisdom buffet of the Indian subcontinent.

Buddhism started when a prince named Siddhartha ditched his royal life to figure out why life can be such a bummer—and came back with the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, basically a guide to inner peace without needing Wi-Fi. Instead of chasing riches, Buddhists chase enlightenment, often with lots of meditating, chanting, and being chill. It’s the ancient “don’t sweat the small stuff” philosophy… with really serene statues.

Use the atlas to complete the handout. You may work with a partner, but you must work together to answer the questions. Turn it in by the end of the period for 1 Bonus point.

Use the atlas to complete the handout. You may work with a partner, but you must work together to answer the questions. Turn it in by the end of the period for 1 Bonus point.