HWC1.2 Day 61 - Religion & History in South Asia

Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Describe the major historical developments of modern South Asia prior to European advancement.  Analyze the impact of imperialism and nationalism on the culture of South Asia.

Task:  As you come into class, please pick up your computer and get out your chronology packet.  Go to the link on Jainism (below).  As you read about and take notes on Jainism, I'll come around to check that your homework was completed.  Then, we'll finish our examination of the religions that originated in South Asia.  Finally, we'll begin our review of your South Asia chronology packet.

Homework:

• Wednesday, 5/1 - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Wednesday, 5/1 - FCP Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
• Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
• Friday, 5/3 - FCP Student Summit (please bring headphones or earbuds)
• Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
• Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
• Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test

Resources for class discussion:

Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ to identify the ESSENTIAL BELIEFS of Jainism