How are Hinduism and Buddhism Similar/Different?

namaskār! (In the Marathi dialect in India, they say a variation of Namaste!)

Last week, we learned about 2 major religions that began in India. Both religions are popular religions today and have widely shaped the people of India and Asia. Today we are going to look at the similarities and differences between the two religions.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions

1.  List the name of the four different levels of the Hindu Caste System and which job each level had.

2.  How were the castes kept distinct (seperated) from one another?

3. What is reincarnation?

CLASSWORK: 2.6 Comparing Religions in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Comparing Religions Homework in eBackpack. Fill in the Venn Diagram comparing “Buddhism” with “Hinduism.” You should have at least 8 sentences on your paper, and their need to be at least 2 sentences in each section.

India Quiz on Monday!!