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The Origins of Hinduism

MAIN IDEAS
Culture A group of nomadic people moved into India and took over what
was left of Harappan civilization.
Government Under Aryan rule, Indian society developed a distinct system
of social classes that still affects India today.
Belief Systems Over time, the belief of the Aryans developed into the
religion of Hinduism.

Aryans Move Into India
ESSENTIAL QUESTION Who were the Aryans?

The Indo-European Migrations
• Hittites (who fought Egyptians) belonged to Indo-European group
- Indo-Europeans all spoke dialects of Indo-European language
• Most were nomads, lived in family clans, herded livestock
- warriors rode horse-driven chariots, used long bows, bronze axes
• Indo-Europeans fled homeland around 2000 B.C. for unknown reason
- Hittites went to Southwest Asia, many others settled in Europe

The Aryan Invasions
• Aryans—Indo-European herders who went east to India about 1500 B.C.
- lived in simple houses, spoke Indo-European language of Sanskrit
• Historians once thought Aryans drove Harappans from walled cities
- now believe that Harappan cities were in ruins before Aryans came

REVIEW QUESTION
Who were the Aryans, and where did they come from?

Chapter 7: Ancient India

World History: Ancient Civilizations 1
Changes to Indian Life
ESSENTIAL QUESTION How was Aryan society organized?

The Caste System
• Aryans spread language, religion to Indiaʼs Dravidian people
• Aryanʼs warrior, priest, commoner classes grew into caste system
- caste—social class whose members are identified by their jobs
- thousands of caste groups organized into four categories
- untouchables—fifth group later formed below others, did unwanted jobs

Aryan Beliefs and Brahmanism
• Early Aryan religion is called Brahmanism today after Aryan priests
- worshiped nature gods, sacrificed animals to gods in sacred fires
• Ceremonies became complex, lasting days or months
- rituals, hymns recorded in Sanskrit texts, called the Vedas
• Brahmanism changed in time to belief in one spirit governing the world
• Epic poem Mahabharata and its Bhagavad Gita section retell legends

REVIEW QUESTION
What is the caste system?

Chapter 7: Ancient India

World History: Ancient Civilizations 2
Hinduism: The Religion of India
ESSENTIAL QUESTION How did the religion of Hinduism develop?

Many Gods
• Bhagavad Gita is most important text of Hinduism
- Hinduism—major Indian religion that grew from early Brahmanism
• Hindus have many gods that are part of one supreme God, life force
• Most important gods include Brahma, the creator
- Vishnu, the protector
- Shiva, the destroyer—destroys world so it can be recreated

Many Lives
• Hindus believe in reincarnation—each person has many lives
• Hindusʼ behavior in life determines what they will be in next life
• Reincarnation is determined by karma doctrine
- good deeds mean a person will be reborn as higher being
- evil deeds mean a person will be reborn as lower being, such as insect
• Hindus believe animals also have life force, so many are vegetarians
• Reincarnation creates cycle of birth, life, death, rebirth
- cycle ends when person realizes his or her soul is one with God

Many Paths to God
• Hindus connect to God by individual paths; path includes job
- Hindus carry out lifeʼs assigned duties as part of caste system
• Spiritual practices include meditation to calm mind, yoga
- the practice of yoga includes exercise, diet, breathing techniques

REVIEW QUESTION
How can Hindus believe in one God and many different gods at the same
time?

Chapter 7: Ancient India

World History: Ancient Civilizations 3
Lesson Summary
• After Harappan civilization declined, Aryan people brought their culture to India.
• Aryan society developed a class structure that was based on jobs and is called
the caste system.
• Hindus worship many gods. They believe in reincarnation and karma.

Why It Matters Now . . .
Hinduism ranks third among world religions in the number of followers (after
Christianity and Islam).

Chapter 7: Ancient India

World History: Ancient Civilizations 4

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The origins of hinduism

  • 1. Lesson 2 The Origins of Hinduism MAIN IDEAS Culture A group of nomadic people moved into India and took over what was left of Harappan civilization. Government Under Aryan rule, Indian society developed a distinct system of social classes that still affects India today. Belief Systems Over time, the belief of the Aryans developed into the religion of Hinduism. Aryans Move Into India ESSENTIAL QUESTION Who were the Aryans? The Indo-European Migrations • Hittites (who fought Egyptians) belonged to Indo-European group - Indo-Europeans all spoke dialects of Indo-European language • Most were nomads, lived in family clans, herded livestock - warriors rode horse-driven chariots, used long bows, bronze axes • Indo-Europeans fled homeland around 2000 B.C. for unknown reason - Hittites went to Southwest Asia, many others settled in Europe The Aryan Invasions • Aryans—Indo-European herders who went east to India about 1500 B.C. - lived in simple houses, spoke Indo-European language of Sanskrit • Historians once thought Aryans drove Harappans from walled cities - now believe that Harappan cities were in ruins before Aryans came REVIEW QUESTION Who were the Aryans, and where did they come from? Chapter 7: Ancient India World History: Ancient Civilizations 1
  • 2. Changes to Indian Life ESSENTIAL QUESTION How was Aryan society organized? The Caste System • Aryans spread language, religion to Indiaʼs Dravidian people • Aryanʼs warrior, priest, commoner classes grew into caste system - caste—social class whose members are identified by their jobs - thousands of caste groups organized into four categories - untouchables—fifth group later formed below others, did unwanted jobs Aryan Beliefs and Brahmanism • Early Aryan religion is called Brahmanism today after Aryan priests - worshiped nature gods, sacrificed animals to gods in sacred fires • Ceremonies became complex, lasting days or months - rituals, hymns recorded in Sanskrit texts, called the Vedas • Brahmanism changed in time to belief in one spirit governing the world • Epic poem Mahabharata and its Bhagavad Gita section retell legends REVIEW QUESTION What is the caste system? Chapter 7: Ancient India World History: Ancient Civilizations 2
  • 3. Hinduism: The Religion of India ESSENTIAL QUESTION How did the religion of Hinduism develop? Many Gods • Bhagavad Gita is most important text of Hinduism - Hinduism—major Indian religion that grew from early Brahmanism • Hindus have many gods that are part of one supreme God, life force • Most important gods include Brahma, the creator - Vishnu, the protector - Shiva, the destroyer—destroys world so it can be recreated Many Lives • Hindus believe in reincarnation—each person has many lives • Hindusʼ behavior in life determines what they will be in next life • Reincarnation is determined by karma doctrine - good deeds mean a person will be reborn as higher being - evil deeds mean a person will be reborn as lower being, such as insect • Hindus believe animals also have life force, so many are vegetarians • Reincarnation creates cycle of birth, life, death, rebirth - cycle ends when person realizes his or her soul is one with God Many Paths to God • Hindus connect to God by individual paths; path includes job - Hindus carry out lifeʼs assigned duties as part of caste system • Spiritual practices include meditation to calm mind, yoga - the practice of yoga includes exercise, diet, breathing techniques REVIEW QUESTION How can Hindus believe in one God and many different gods at the same time? Chapter 7: Ancient India World History: Ancient Civilizations 3
  • 4. Lesson Summary • After Harappan civilization declined, Aryan people brought their culture to India. • Aryan society developed a class structure that was based on jobs and is called the caste system. • Hindus worship many gods. They believe in reincarnation and karma. Why It Matters Now . . . Hinduism ranks third among world religions in the number of followers (after Christianity and Islam). Chapter 7: Ancient India World History: Ancient Civilizations 4