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Chapter 4: Ancient India
Guiding Questions: How did physical geography affect the growth of ancient civilizations: What legacies have been left by cultures of the past?
Work
Chapter Walk - Previewing the Chapter
KWL Chart on Ancient India
I Have Who Has
Quia Activities
Vocabulary List
People and Places List

 

Section 1: The Indus and Ganges River Valleys
Objectives:
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dentify major geographic features of India and how these features affected history
Describe the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro and its culture
Work:
Notes Sheet
Section Review
Two sided ditto
I Have Who Has
Quiz (Study Sheet)
Student Activities and Resources:
:Map of Ancient India
Instructions for Map
Life in the Indus Valley – Story and Questions
How Indus Valley Sites Were Discovered – 3 Sections and Questions
The Ancient Indus Civilization - Slide Show
Caste System - Inspiration Worksheet

 

Section 2 - The Beginnings of Hinduism
Objectives:
Describe the development of Hinduism from ancient times
Identify the basic beliefs and duties of Hindus
Work:
Study Sheet
Section Review
Two Sided Ditto
I Have Who Has
Quiz
Student Activities and Resources:
Hindu Gods and Goddesses Booklet
Five Important Facts on One Hindu God - In Computer Lab
Hindu Gods and Goddesses - Web Site
Hindu Gods and Goddesses 2 - Web Site
Hindu Deities - Web Site

 

Section 3 - The Beginnings of Buddhism
Objectives:
Identify Buddha and describe his life and teachings
Summarize the main principles of Buddhism
Reconstruct the development of Buddhism in ancient India and how it spread to other countries
Work:
Study Sheet
Section Review
Two Sided Ditto
I Have Who Has
Quiz (Study Sheet)
Student Activities and Resources:
Buddha Bio Poem
Buddha - Web Site
Lord Buddha - Web Site
Hinduism/Buddhism Table - In Computer Lab
Hinduism Review and Buddhism Review
Spread of Buddhism Map

 

Teacher Resources

Mrs. Heilmann
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Mr. Moore
Mr. Donn
Mr. Dowling
Mr. Dowling Electronic Passport
Kevin Roughton
Phillip Martin Clip Art