The story of the Blind Men and the Elephant
I can retell the story of the blind men and the elephant.
The story of the Blind Men and the Elephant
I can retell the story of the blind men and the elephant.
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Key learning points
- The story of the Blind Men and the Elephant comes from ancient India.
- The story is a fable; a story with a deeper meaning.
- The story describes a group of blind men who each disagreed what an elephant should look like.
- Many people in India follow a Hindu worldview.
Keywords
Hindu - someone who follows the teachings and practices of Hindu Dharma
Blind - someone who is unable to see clearly
India - a country in the continent of Asia
Fable - a story that contains a deeper meaning
Common misconception
One of the blind men was correct and the others were wrong about the elephant.
All the blind men touched a different part of the elephant and so did not fully understand what an elephant was like.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
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Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
someone who follows the teachings and practices from Hindu dharma
someone who is unable to see clearly
a country in the continent of Asia
a story with a hidden meaning