Beginnings of Hinduism
The Big Idea:
The Aryan migrations brought new customs, religion, and the Sanskrit language to the Indian subcontinent. Aryan social systems evolved into the caste system. Hinduism developed from Aryan religious practices. |
Learning Targets:
-> I can discuss the importance of the Aryan migrations. -> I can explain Brahmanism in ancient India and how Brahmanism developed into early Hinduism. -> I can outline the features of the caste system. |