Story of India Part 2: The Power of Ideas
Please watch the video and be prepared to discuss it in class on Wednesday.
In-Class Discussion Questions: participation grade
1. What role does an untouchable caste member play in the larger caste system in India?
2. In the 5th Century B.C.E what belief systems began to develop around the world?
3. What were the Buddhas last words and what do they reveal about Buddhist philosophy?
4. At the time of the Buddha, what key global events were unfolding and how did they impact India?
5. Describe the attire of Alexander's army. What was significant about their clothing?
6. Who was the young Indian ruler influenced by Alexander and his empire?
7. How did the Greeks describe the Mauryans? List some of the curiosities of the Mauryan Empire mentioned by the Greeks.
8. Who was Ashoka and why is he a significant figure in Indian history?
9. What are some of the most important edicts from Ashoka?
The Story of India Website
Use this interactive timeline to find information on the Vedic Religion/Rig Veda, as well as a video clip on the discovery of Harappa. Each episode is cataloged on the left and has a corresponding interactive timeline. LOTS of rich information here to help with the key terms from your study guide.
Note: Hinduism is a complex belief system. It has a variety of sacred texts, the oldest of which being the vedas, and began in Period 1, with the earliest hymns of the Rig Veda composed between 1500-1000 BCE
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