ANCIENT INDIA
Essential Questions:
- What are the achievements of early Indus civilization?
- How did the Indus civilization develop and how has the legacy of Ancient India impacted other civilizations?
- What role did religion (i.e. Hinduism and Buddhism) play in the development of Ancient India?
- How did the caste system of Hinduism affect the social structure of Ancient India?
Activities:
In this unit we will...
- Explore the ruins of the lost city of Mohenjo Daro - what do these artifacts reveal about the city that mysteriously disappeared more than 3,000 years ago?
- Identify the basic beliefs of Hinduism
- Summarize the life of the Buddha and his journey to enlightenment
- Describe the basic teachings of Buddhism
- Discuss the global impact of Hinduism and Buddhism in the modern era