Hinduism Worksheet

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Part I: A Brief History of Hinduism

Using Chapter 3: Hinduism in Experiencing the World’s Religions, provide a brief history of Hinduism in the box below. Write in complete sentences. Cite the textbook according to APA guidelines.

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Content? √ or X Complete sentences? √ or X Grammar? √ or X Punctuation? √ or X

Points for Part I: xx/25

Part II: Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Visit the Sanatan Society website and select one deity to research. Type that deity’s name below.

In the box provided below, summarize the mythology and functions of the Hindu deity you chose using the Sanatan Society website as your resource. Write in complete sentences. Cite the website according to APA guidelines (refer to citation on reference page).

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Content? √ or X Complete sentences? √ or X Grammar? √ or X Punctuation? √ or X

Points for Part II: xx/30

Part III: The Role of Sacred Texts in Hinduism

Using Chapter 3: Hinduism in Experiencing the World’s Religions, answer the question below in the box provided. Write in complete sentences. Cite the textbook according to APA guidelines.

What is the role of sacred texts in Hinduism?

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Content? √ or X Complete sentences? √ or X Grammar? √ or X Punctuation? √ or X

Points for Part III: xx/25

Part IV: Defining Hindu Concepts

Using Chapter 3: Hinduism in Experiencing the World’s Religions, define the concepts listed below in the boxes provided. Write in complete sentences. Do not just copy & paste from the textbook! (That would be quoting, and you may not use quotes in this worksheet.) Cite the textbook according to APA guidelines. Each definition is worth 4 points, for a total of 20 points..

Maya:

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Karma:

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Moksha:

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Samsara:

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Atman:

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Content? √ or X Complete sentences? √ or X Grammar? √ or X Punctuation? √ or X

Points for Part IV: xx/20

TOTAL Points for PARTS I (xx/25) + II (xx/30) + III (xx/25) + IV (xx/20) = xx/100 = X

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