AW Chapter 4

Ancient India

Geography Standard 1-4History Standard 4

Warm UpPlease define the following key terms:

1) Subcontinent 2) Monsoon 3)Citadel 4)Migrate 4)CasteAgenda:• Warm Up• Visit India using Google Earth • Read pages 108-113• Complete the Guided Reading

Homework:Complete questions 1-3 on page 113

Chapter 4 Objectives: Students will:•Learn about Ancient India geographic setting.•Find out about life is an ancient city of the Indus River Valley.•Examine the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.•Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.•Learn and Examine the teachings of Hinduism.•Learn about the Buddha and his teachings.•Find out how Buddhism was received inside and out India.•Learn about the rise of the Maurya Empire.

Essential Question: • Why does where matter?• Under what conditions should human culture attempt to

change the processes that • shape the natural environment?• What makes a place culturally unique?• Under what conditions do cultures spread?• How does the geography of where we live effect our

lives?

AW Chapter 4 – Section 1Introduction to Ancient India

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Warm UpRead pages 114-115 so that you may answer the question below:

How were the homes of Mohenjo-Daro more advanced than those in ancient Egypt and

Mesopotamia?Mohenjo-Daro Tour

Agenda:• Warm Up• Visit India using Google Earth • Read page 116-120• Writing Activity page 120

Chapter 4 Objectives: Students will:•Learn about Ancient India geographic setting.•Find out about life is an ancient city of the Indus River Valley.•Examine the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.•Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.•Learn and Examine the teachings of Hinduism.•Learn about the Buddha and his teachings.•Find out how Buddhism was received inside and out India.•Learn about the rise of the Maurya Empire.

Essential Question: • Why does where matter?• Under what conditions should human culture attempt to

change the processes that • shape the natural environment?• What makes a place culturally unique?• Under what conditions do cultures spread?• How does the geography of where we live effect our

lives?

AW Chapter 4 – Section 2Hinduism in Ancient India

Reincarnation

we believe the soul is immortal and takes birth time and time again. Through this process, we have experiences, learn lessons and evolve spiritually. Finally we graduate from physical birth.

Ancient India Website

• http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/

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Warm UpQuiz on Hinduism

Agenda:• Warm Up• Read page 121-125• Enrichment Worksheet – please don’t write on the worksheet

• If there is time, answer the questions on page 125

Chapter 4 Objectives: Students will:•Learn about Ancient India geographic setting.•Find out about life is an ancient city of the Indus River Valley.•Examine the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.•Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.•Learn and Examine the teachings of Hinduism.•Learn about the Buddha and his teachings.•Find out how Buddhism was received inside and out India.•Learn about the rise of the Maurya Empire.

Essential Question: • Why does where matter?• Under what conditions should human culture attempt to

change the processes that • shape the natural environment?• What makes a place culturally unique?• Under what conditions do cultures spread?• How does the geography of where we live effect our

lives?

AW Chapter 4 – Section 3The Beginning of Buddhism

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Warm UpPlease define the following key terms:

1) Maurya Empire 2) Convert 3)Tolerence Agenda:• Warm Up• Read page 128-132• Complete the Questions on page 132 and the

Writing Activity

Homework:

Chapter 4 Objectives: Students will:•Learn about Ancient India geographic setting.•Find out about life is an ancient city of the Indus River Valley.•Examine the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.•Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.•Learn and Examine the teachings of Hinduism.•Learn about the Buddha and his teachings.•Find out how Buddhism was received inside and out India.•Learn about the rise of the Maurya Empire.

Essential Question: • Why does where matter?• Under what conditions should human culture attempt to

change the processes that • shape the natural environment?• What makes a place culturally unique?• Under what conditions do cultures spread?• How does the geography of where we live effect our

lives?

AW Chapter 4 – Section 4The Maurya Empire

Maurya Elephant ArmyDiscovery School

How did elephants help Maurya

warriors?

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Warm UpNotes

Agenda:• Warm Up• Study Guide• Ancient India Timeline

Homework:Study

Chapter 4 Objectives: Students will:•Learn about Ancient India geographic setting.•Find out about life is an ancient city of the Indus River Valley.•Examine the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.•Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.•Learn and Examine the teachings of Hinduism.•Learn about the Buddha and his teachings.•Find out how Buddhism was received inside and out India.•Learn about the rise of the Maurya Empire.

Essential Question: • Why does where matter?• Under what conditions should human culture attempt to

change the processes that • shape the natural environment?• What makes a place culturally unique?• Under what conditions do cultures spread?• How does the geography of where we live effect our

lives?

AW Chapter 4 – Section 4Ancient India Review

Summary

For thousands of years, India was cut off from much of the ancient world by the great wall on its northern border—the Himalaya Mountains, the highest mountain range on earth.

This isolation allowed the ancient civilizations of India to develop in their own ways, giving rise to cultures and religions that remained basically unaffected by outside influences

NotesAncient India

NotesAncient India

Section 1: The Indus and Ganges River Valleys

The Himalaya Mountains shielded India from invaders.

The fertile river valleys and dependable rains encouraged early farmers to grow surplus crops.

This surplus allowed large cities to develop and flourish.

NotesAncient India

Section 2: Hinduism in Ancient India

Hinduism developed from a blend of prehistoric customs and the beliefs of Indian people.

Hindus believe in one religious spirit. They believe in reincarnation and that a person's behavior in this life determines the soul's position in the next life.

NotesAncient India

Section 3: The Beginnings of BuddhismA Hindu prince's search for the meaning of life developed

into the major religion called Buddhism.

The Buddha taught that human suffering is caused by selfish desires for power, wealth, and pleasure.

The way a person can become free from suffering is by giving up these selfish desires.

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Section 4: The Maurya Empire

The Maurya empire was founded in the early 300s B.C. and stretched from north to central India.

The empire's wealth was earned mainly through trade and was used to improve the empire.

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Warm UpClear Off Your Desks

Agenda:• Warm Up• Study Guide

Homework:Study

Chapter 4 Objectives: Students will:•Learn about Ancient India geographic setting.•Find out about life is an ancient city of the Indus River Valley.•Examine the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.•Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.•Learn and Examine the teachings of Hinduism.•Learn about the Buddha and his teachings.•Find out how Buddhism was received inside and out India.•Learn about the rise of the Maurya Empire.

Essential Question: • Why does where matter?• Under what conditions should human culture attempt to

change the processes that • shape the natural environment?• What makes a place culturally unique?• Under what conditions do cultures spread?• How does the geography of where we live effect our

lives?

AW Chapter 4 – Section 4Ancient India Review

Geography Standard 1-4History Standard 4

Warm UpClear Off Your Desks

Agenda:• Warm Up• Study Guide• EverestHomework:Study

Chapter 4 Objectives: Students will:•Learn about Ancient India geographic setting.•Find out about life is an ancient city of the Indus River Valley.•Examine the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.•Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.•Learn and Examine the teachings of Hinduism.•Learn about the Buddha and his teachings.•Find out how Buddhism was received inside and out India.•Learn about the rise of the Maurya Empire.

Essential Question: • Why does where matter?• Under what conditions should human culture attempt to

change the processes that • shape the natural environment?• What makes a place culturally unique?• Under what conditions do cultures spread?• How does the geography of where we live effect our

lives?

AW Chapter 4 – Section 4Ancient India Review

Geography Standard 1-4History Standard 4

Warm UpReview of Ancient India

Agenda:• Warm Up• EverestHomework:Study - test tomorrow

Chapter 4 Objectives: Students will:•Learn about Ancient India geographic setting.•Find out about life is an ancient city of the Indus River Valley.•Examine the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.•Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.•Learn and Examine the teachings of Hinduism.•Learn about the Buddha and his teachings.•Find out how Buddhism was received inside and out India.•Learn about the rise of the Maurya Empire.

Essential Question: • Why does where matter?• Under what conditions should human culture attempt to

change the processes that • shape the natural environment?• What makes a place culturally unique?• Under what conditions do cultures spread?• How does the geography of where we live effect our

lives?

AW Chapter 4 – Section 4Ancient India Review

Geography Standard 1-4History Standard 4

Warm UpMovie Permission Form Handout

Agenda:• Test• Essay• JCHomework:• Get movie handout signed

Chapter 4 Objectives: Students will:•Learn about Ancient India geographic setting.•Find out about life is an ancient city of the Indus River Valley.•Examine the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.•Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.•Learn and Examine the teachings of Hinduism.•Learn about the Buddha and his teachings.•Find out how Buddhism was received inside and out India.•Learn about the rise of the Maurya Empire.

Essential Question: • Why does where matter?• Under what conditions should human culture attempt to

change the processes that • shape the natural environment?• What makes a place culturally unique?• Under what conditions do cultures spread?• How does the geography of where we live effect our

lives?

AW Chapter 4 – Section 4Ancient India Review