Year 6

Can I plan an essay about Hinduism?

In this lesson, we are going to be planning an essay about Hinduism, based on the knowledge we have acquired throughout the unit.

Year 6

Can I plan an essay about Hinduism?

In this lesson, we are going to be planning an essay about Hinduism, based on the knowledge we have acquired throughout the unit.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will review and bring together their knowledge to plan a synoptic essay aimed at answering the question of: What makes Hinduism unique?

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4 Questions

Q1.
Holi is the festival of....
Correct answer: colours
light
Q2.
The female demon in the legend is named...
Hiranyakashyap
Correct answer: Holika
Prahalad
Q3.
When is Holi celebrated?
On the day after full moon during the month of Phalunga, which falls in April-May.
Correct answer: On the day after full moon during the month of Phalunga, which falls in February-March.
On the day after full moon during the month of Phalunga, which falls in January-March.
On the day after full moon during the month of Phalunga, which falls in March-April.
Q4.
Some celebrations in the UK have been criticised for...
not allowing Hindus to celebrate in the festivities.
Correct answer: not staying true to the festival's cultural and religious significance.
using the wrong colours during the festivities.

7 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following religions is thought to be the oldest?
Buddhism
Christianity
Correct answer: Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Sikhism
Q2.
How many Purusharthas, or aims, are there in Hinduism?
Correct answer: Four aims
One aim
Three aims
Two aims
Q3.
Karma means...
Correct answer: for every action, there is a reaction or a consequence
livelihood (the job you do to survive)
spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe
Q4.
What is the symbolic significance of Shiva's third-eye?
Representing the three gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Correct answer: Representing wisdom
Signifying power over dangerous creatures
Three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's power and wealth
Q5.
What is the symbolic significance of Shiva's cobra necklace?
Representing the three gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Representing wisdom
Correct answer: Signifying power over dangerous creatures
Three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's power and wealth
Q6.
What is the symbolic significance of Shiva's trident?
Correct answer: Representing the three gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Representing wisdom
Signifying power over dangerous creatures
Three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's power and wealth
Q7.
What is the symbolic significance of the vibhuti?
Representing the three gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Representing wisdom
Signifying power over dangerous creatures
Correct answer: Three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's power and wealth