Unit II: Ancient and Modern India

Monday, 9/22/08 “To Farm or not to Farm”: food production and the first “civilizations”

DUE: None!

Wednesday, 9/24/08 Indus River Valley Civilization:
Mohenjo-doro and Harappa: the Origins of Urban Life, A Virtual archeological “dig”

DUE: 1) Finish reading "To Farm or Not to Farm". Be able to answer the discussion questions. 2) Read pp. 37-42 in textbook-“Emergence of Civilization in India: Harappa” Close Read and use questions on India Text reading questions (link is on the right) to guide your reading

9/26/08 How does agricultural surplus lead to "civilization?

DUE: 1) finish the Investigation in the Indus Valley Civilizations AND 2) read “The Arrival of the Aryans” up to “Daily Life…” : p. 42-47 close read, questions

Wed. Oct 1. Why did the Harappan Civilization die out?

•Theories on the demise of the Indus Valley civilization
•The “invasion” of the Indo-Aryans
•Castes and the origins of Brahmanism

DUE: Read “Daily Life” and “The Economy”: p. 47-49 text, Close Read, look at reading questions Bring atlases to class (Remember: "no homework weekend" changed for DEFG to Fri. 10/10!!)

Fri. Oct. 3 Hinduism: Origins and Basic Beliefs

DUE: -“India After the Mauryas” and “Indian Culture”: p. 56-62 close read, questions

Tues. Oct. 7 How Gods and Goddesses and Epic Tales Perpetuate the Hindu Way of Life

DUE: read. pp. 1-8 handout "Spirit of Hinduism". Close read, margin notes, highlight.

Fri. Oct. 10

DUE: Nothing--no homework weekend catches up to us!!

Wed. 10/15 More on Indian Culture

DUE: Finish map of Asia, read pp. 9-15 in handout: usual margin notes, etc!!

Fri. 10/17 Yoga! Meet in Dance Studio

DUE: Study, using the study guide in the link list. I'll give you a hard copy soon!

Wed. 10/22 India Test

DUE: Study for test.

Fri. 10/24 Conference on Democracy Session: Meet in Theater lobby to turn in homework

DUE: Read pp. 52-56 in text, pay good attention to primary source on p. 54. Look at the Buddhism Reading Guide questions in the link list and ANSWER the questions under "Buddhism Middle Path" and "Primary Source...". (You were also given a hard copy of these questions in class. Feel free to use the electronic copy for your answers.) Note form is acceptable. You must turn these questions in to me before the conference session begins.

Tues. 10/28 Foundations of Buddhism/ Asia & Africa Map Quiz

DUE: study for map quiz, two continents, countries only! Go to this website for help in reviewing: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/GeographyGames/Geospy Create a name, then choose "countries" for a chance to test yourself.

Thurs. 10/30 Movie : Buddhism

DUE: read the document on the website listed as "The Four Noble Truths" in the link list on the website. Close read, margin notes.

Mon. 11/3 HOW DOES BUDDHISM RELATE TO MODERN LIFE?

DUE: No homework! But please bring in the document that you read for Thurs. with the margin notes.

Wed. 11/5 COMPARING BUDDHISM TO HINDUISM

DUE: Work on your essay preparation. Complete paragraph 1 and paragraph 2 IN NOTE FORM: Don't worry about complete sentences, but be sure that you 1) have formulated your thesis statement and 2) have working definitions of karma, reincarnation and enlightenment. See link above "India Religion Essay Assignment" for guidance.

Fri. 11/7 IN-CLASS WRITING ASSIGNMENT: YOU MAY BRING IN NOTES, BUT NOT A COMPLETED ESSAY

DUE: Prepare notes/outline for essay. Use the outline guide to help.