Non-Western Cultures
Mrs. Gumpert
3.1 South Asia Religions
Social Classes – pages 70-71
1. By reading the Vedas, what do we know about the early governments of India?
2. Using vocabulary from our Introduction Unit, describe the family structure in ancient India.
3. Why can ancient India be considered patriarchal?
4. What were the four varnas?
5. Explain the caste system.
Hinduism – pages 72-73 and 222-223
6. What do we know about the founding of Hinduism?
7. What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
8. How does yoga help one reach the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
9. Why can one argue that Hinduism is polytheistic religion?
10. How is karma connected to reincarnation?
11. What are the sacred texts of Hinduism?
12. Draw the symbol for “Om”.
Buddhism – pages 73-75 and 216-217
13. Describe the privileged life of Siddhartha Gautama.
14. What is the goal for Buddhists?
15. What are the Four Noble Truths?
16. What parts of Hinduism did Siddhartha Gautama accept and reject?
17. What are the two sects of Buddhism?
18. What is the dharmachakra?