Year 6

Can I improve my essay about Hinduism?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning how to improve our essays. We will be thinking about how to improve it grammatically before trying to write a 'closing statement' for each paragraph.

Year 6

Can I improve my essay about Hinduism?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning how to improve our essays. We will be thinking about how to improve it grammatically before trying to write a 'closing statement' for each paragraph.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will review and bring together their knowledge to improve their synoptic essay aimed at answering the question of: What makes Hinduism unique?

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5 Questions

Q1.
Veda means...
Correct answer: knowledge (of existence)
sacred writings of a religion
wise person
Q2.
Atman means...
spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe
Correct answer: the soul; the spiritual being
Q3.
Between which dates is the Vedic period thought to have occured?
Correct answer: c. 1200 - c. 200 BCE
c. 2000 - c. 200 BCE
c. 3000 - c. 1200 BCE
c. 3000 - c. 200 BCE
Q4.
When is Holi celebrated?
On the day after full moon during the month of Phalunga, which falls in April-May.
Correct answer: On the day after full moon during the month of Phalunga, which falls in February-March.
On the day after full moon during the month of Phalunga, which falls in January-March.
On the day after full moon during the month of Phalunga, which falls in March-April.
Q5.
Some celebrations in the UK have been criticised for...
not allowing Hindus to celebrate in the festivities.
Correct answer: not staying true to the festival's cultural and religious significance.
using the wrong colours during the festivities.

6 Questions

Q1.
Which goddess is the Ganges story about?
Correct answer: Goddess Ganga
Goddess Ganges
Goddess Shiva
Q2.
How many sons did King Sagara have with his wife, Sumati
6,000 sons
Correct answer: 60,000 sons
600,000 sons
Q3.
Bhakti means...
Correct answer: expressing love for the divine through adoration and rituals.
for every action, there is a reaction or a consequence
spiritual realization and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe
Q4.
Link the following section of the Smriti to its definition: The Ramayanas.
A collection of poems and stories about Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and Krishna.
Correct answer: An ancient Sanskrit epic about Rama and Sita
It contains guidance on how to live well and attain Moksha. It also contains the The Bhagavad Gita, which is one of the holy books of Hinduism.
Q5.
Link the following section of the Smriti to its definition: The Mahabharata.
A collection of poems and stories about Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and Krishna.
Correct answer: An ancient Sanskrit epic about Rama and Sita
It contains guidance on how to live well and attain Moksha. It also contains the The Bhagavad Gita, which is one of the holy books of Hinduism.
Q6.
Link the following section of the Smriti to its definition: The Puranas.
Correct answer: A collection of poems and stories about Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and Krishna.
An ancient Sanskrit epic about Rama and Sita
It contains guidance on how to live well and attain Moksha. It also contains the The Bhagavad Gita, which is one of the holy books of Hinduism.