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Hindu stories of creation

I can explain how some Hindus answer the ultimate question of how the universe appeared.

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Year 4

Hindu stories of creation

I can explain how some Hindus answer the ultimate question of how the universe appeared.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Philosophers ask ultimate questions about the universe.
  2. Hindu philosophers have always asked questions about the universe.
  3. There are a number of different creation stories in Hindu Dharma.
  4. Once creation story shows Brahman creating the universe through the deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

Keywords

  • Creation - the act of making something

  • Rishi - a wise person in the Hindu worldview

  • Deity - a god or goddess

  • Aum - the first sound in creation linking humanity and the divine

Common misconception

There is one Hindu creation story.

There are many Hindu creation stories. This is one example. The Hindu tradition is very broad and diverse.


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There is a nice animation on BBC Teach of one of the Hindu creation stories that you could play to the class.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?

Eid
Christmas
Correct answer: Diwali

Q2.
What is a Hindu place of worship called?

a church
Correct answer: a temple
a mosque

Q3.
Which animal is seen as sacred in Hindu Dharma?

Correct answer: cows
cats
dogs

Q4.
What is the name of the blue Hindu deity known for playing the flute?

Shiva
Correct answer: Krishna
Bluey

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to their definitions.

Correct Answer:creation,the act of making something

the act of making something

Correct Answer:Rishi,a wise person

a wise person

Correct Answer:deity,a god or goddess

a god or goddess

Q2.
In Hindu Dharma, a Rishi is a person who asks ultimate questions.

Correct Answer: wise

Q3.
There are many Hindu creation , not just one explanation.

Correct Answer: stories

Q4.
What is a philosopher?

a person who sings prayers
a person who builds temples
Correct answer: a person who asks deep questions

Q5.
What sound do many Hindus believe came first in the universe?

Correct answer: Aum
Ram
Boom

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