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Hinduism: Core Ideas of Brahman, Atman, Samsara, and Moksha

Classroom Resource Information

Title:

Hinduism: Core Ideas of Brahman, Atman, Samsara, and Moksha

URL:

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/world-history-beginnings/ancient-india/v/hinduism-introduction-core-ideas-of-brahman-atman-samsara-and-moksha

Content Source:

Other
Khan Academy

Type:

Audio/Video

Overview:

In this video from Khan Academy, students learn about the early world religion, Hinduism and its philosophies. This video can be used to introduce a lesson on early world religions and philosophies. The video is 10 minutes and 9 seconds in length.

Content Standard(s):

Social Studies
SS2010 (2010)
Grade: 8
World History to 1500

3 ) Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.

Examples: Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Greek and Roman gods

• Identifying cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies

Examples: Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Greek and Roman gods, Phoenicians

Unpacked Content

Strand: History

Course Title: World History to 1500

Evidence Of Student Attainment:

Students:

Compare the early world religions and philosophies, including the origins, development, influence, spread, and cultural contributions of each.

Teacher Vocabulary:

Judaism
Diaspora
covenant
Greek gods
Hinduism
Buddhism
Roman gods
oracle
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Islam
Christianity
Zen
prophets
messiah
disciple
apostle
Darma
Karma
monotheism
polytheism
meditation
reincarnation
excommunicate
monastery
doctrine
parable
philosophies
tenets

Knowledge:

Students know:

The origins, development, influence, spread, and cultural contributions of Judaism, Greek and Roman gods, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.

Skills:

Students are able to:

Identify locations on a map or globe.
Use maps to support conclusions about cultural groups.

Understanding:

Students understand that:

The history, key tenets, and beliefs of early world religions and philosophies have influenced regional and world history.

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards

AAS Standard:
SS.AAS.8.3- Recognize that different world cultures have different values, beliefs, and traditions.

Tags:

early world religions, Hinduism

License Type:

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Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

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Author:

Ginger Boyd

ALEX Classroom Resource

Hinduism: Core Ideas of Brahman, Atman, Samsara, and Moksha