Classroom Resource

Hinduism: Core Ideas of Brahman, Atman, Samsara, and Moksha

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

Overview

In this video from Khan Academy, students learn about the early world religion, Hinduism and its philosophies. This video can be used to introduce a lesson on early world religions and philosophies. The video is 10 minutes and 9 seconds in length.

Content Standards

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 8

SS10.8.3
Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

Judaism
Diaspora
covenant
Greek gods
Hinduism
Buddhism
Roman gods
oracle
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Islam
Christianity
Zen
prophets
messiah
disciple
apostle
Darma
Karma
monotheism
polytheism
meditation
reincarnation
excommunicate
monastery
doctrine
parable
philosophies
tenets

Knowledge

Students know:

The origins, development, influence, spread, and cultural contributions of Judaism, Greek and Roman gods, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify locations on a map or globe.
Use maps to support conclusions about cultural groups.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The history, key tenets, and beliefs of early world religions and philosophies have influenced regional and world history.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://youtu.be/WhTpJxlJi2I

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Khan Academy

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.youtube.com/t/terms

Comments or Notes

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Approved Date

2020-03-31

Curated by

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Learning Resource Type