Hinduism (Mount Everest)

• RE
• Special Education

Hinduism 

(Mount Everest)

Learning objective

I am learning about the main religion in Asia, which is connected to Mount Everest, one of the Seven Natural Wonders. 

Success Criteria

  How will I know if I have had a successful lesson?

I will be able to recognise Hinduism as one of the main religions in Asia .

I will understand the key beliefs of Hindu's

I will understand the significance of Mount Everest

Recap on last lesson
What African tale did we read?

1. Why the hippo had grey skin
2. Why the rhino had grey skin
3. Why the giraffe had orange skin
4. Why the lion has a mane

Which of the Seven Natural Wonders is in Africa?

1. The Great Barrier Reef
2. The Paricutin Volcano
3. Guanabara Bay
4. Victoria Falls

What was the rhino's name in the story?

1. Robbie
2. Raj
3. Razo
4. Rupert

How would Razo spend his days?

1. Baking in the sun
2. Bathing in the water
3. Lying in the squishy mud
4. Hiding in the shade

What was Razo good at in the savannah?

1. Chasing tigers
2. Stamping out fires
3. Eating flies
4. Herding others

What caused Razo's skin to turn grey?

1. Soot
2. Ash
3. Water
4. Coal

What facts can you remember about Mount Everest?

Hinduism

Asia is noted for its diversity of culture.

Islam and Hinduisms are the largest religion in Asia with approximately 1.2-1.3 billion adherents each.

Symbol of Hinduism

The “AUM” symbol (or OM – the symbol in the center) symbolises the Universe and the ultimate reality. 

It is the most important Hindu symbols.

Which one is the symbol of Hinduism?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

HInduism is the Worlds oldest religion.

True

False

Swastika

The swastika is a very holy symbol, representing the Sun god Surya.

It shows how Hinduism is part of every aspect of a Hindu’s life.

Lotus Flower

This is a very important symbol, as Hindus believe that Brahma (the Creator) came from a lotus flower.

Despite growing in muddy waters, the lotus turns into a beautiful flower.

Despite growing in muddy waters, the lotus turns into a beautiful flower.

Hands together

When Hindu people greet each other they place two hands together, bow their head slightly and say Namaste. 

This is seen as offering respect to the atman (soul) of whoever is being greeted. 

Conch Shell

This is used as part of the ritual while praying.

It is one of the symbols of Lord Vishnu

Trident

The Trident is the symbol of the Lord Shiva. 

Kalasha

The kalasha is a coconut circled with mango leaves on a pot. 

It is often used in rituals such as the fire sacrifice. 

Cows

Cows are considered to be symbolic of purity, motherhood and ahimsa (non-violence).

It is often used in rituals such as the fire sacrifice. 

Diva Lamp

Diva lamps are the symbols of light.

The sun God Surya is represented by which symbol?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

The lotus flower presents..

1. How people should always become kind and good.
2. How husbands should buy their wives flowers
3. A person's personal hygiene
4. Something else

When Hindu people greet each other they place two hands together, bow their head slightly and say Namaste.

True

False

Which is used as part of the ritual while praying.

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

What weapon is a symbol of Lord Shiva?

1. Gun
2. Dagger
3. Sword
4. Trident

The kalasha is a coconut circled with mango leaves on a pot.

True

False