Monday , February 27th Bell Ringer #6

1. Monday, February 27thBell Ringer #6 Write down 3 facts that you think you know about the religion of Islam.

2. 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.

3. TENSION • Religious differences can often be the source of tension. • In South Asia differences between Muslims and Hindus have had serious repercussions.

4. Split • The most obvious is the partition that “split” India into 3 different countries. • This partition occurred after the British left India in 1947.

5. Silly OR Serious??

7. 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.

8. Hindus Polytheistic Caste system Vedas & Upanishads Cows are sacred Muslims Monotheistic Equality Koran Cows are food Differences

9. 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.

11. Brilliant!

12. Mughals… • Developed Urdu language. • Developed cultural items such as music and art. • Architecture such as the Taj Mahal

13. 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.