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Religions of Ancient India: Hinduism and Buddhism

6th Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS

11 lessons

Goal

Examine the philosophical foundations, core teachings, sacred texts, and social impacts of Hinduism and Buddhism in ancient South Asia.

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  1. The Hindu Belief System in the Early First Millennium CEUp next
  2. Core Principles of Hinduism: Dharma, Karma, and SamsaraNot started yet
  3. The Pursuit of Moksha and Philosophical PathsNot started yet
  4. Sacred Hindu Texts: Upanishads and the EpicsNot started yet
  5. The Life and Quest of Siddhartha GautamaNot started yet
  6. The Four Noble Truths of BuddhismYou are here
  7. The Eightfold Path and the Middle WayNot started yet
  8. Comparing Hindu and Buddhist Teachings on Salvation and CasteNot started yet
  9. Buddhist Monastic Communities and the SanghaNot started yet
  10. Jainism and the Philosophy of AhimsaNot started yet
  11. How Religious Ideas Shaped Daily Life and Ethics in Ancient IndiaNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-ma7.T1.2.cMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

the teachings of Gautama Buddha in India in the 6th to 4th centuries BCE