Monday, February 27thBell Ringer #6

Write down 3 facts that you think you know about the religion of Islam.

Here is the plan…

Students will understand the origins of Islam in South Asia.

Students will recognize the basic differences between Hinduism and Islam.

Students will know how religious differences altered the country of India.

TENSION Religious differences

can often be the source of tension.

In South Asia differences between Muslims and Hindus have had serious repercussions.

Split The most obvious

is the partition that “split” India into 3 different countries.

This partition occurred after the British left India in 1947.

Silly OR Serious??

A Clash of Beliefs Read the section from page #186

in textbook. Find at least 3 differences between

Hindus and Muslims based upon your reading

Find at least 2 benefits that came from the “blending” of these two cultures.

Differences Hindus Polytheistic Caste system Vedas & Upanishads Cows are sacred

Muslims Monotheistic Equality Koran Cows are food

Diffusion Around 1200

Delhi sultans introduced Islam to India.

But it was the Mughals (Mongols) who brought Muslim culture to its height in South Asia about 1500.

Brilliant!

Mughals…

Developed Urdu language.

Developed cultural items such as music and art.

Architecture such as the Taj Mahal

Here is the plan…

Students will understand the origins of Islam in South Asia.

Students will recognize the basic differences between Hinduism and Islam.

Students will know how religious differences altered the country of India.