Year 9
A Brief History of India
In this lesson, we will look at some of the main philosophical ideas that existed in the time of the Buddha. We will be looking at a short history of India and some of the big ideas.
Year 9
A Brief History of India
In this lesson, we will look at some of the main philosophical ideas that existed in the time of the Buddha. We will be looking at a short history of India and some of the big ideas.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Basic precepts of Brahmic philosophy and its relation to the central ideas surrounding the nature of the universe (taught through Hindu philosophy).
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Who were the Aryans?
A group of nomadic People from Turkey, Iran and India
The original people from the Indus Valley
Q2.
Where did the Swastika come from?
Nazi Germany
The KKK
Q3.
How many languages are spoken in India?
One - Arabic
One - Hindi
Q4.
Is Hinduism a religion?
Yes
Q5.
What is Brahman?
The God of creation
The one true god
Q6.
Which deity is the Buddha often seen as an avatar of?
Brahma
Shiva