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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism. Identifies the origins of Hinduism, the sacred text "Vedas," and the three main deities, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Describes the influence of the caste systems on India's...
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Understanding Hinduism: Hindu Scriptures

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy introduction to the scriptures of Hinduism. Details the history and importance of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Mahabharata, and the Ramayana. Also covers the Code of Manu.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: Hinduism and Buddhism, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory provides a discussion of the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism with emphasis on gods, worship, and teachings. With links to additional resources.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides very detailed information on Hinduism, the oldest of the major world religions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Roots of Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions. It has complex roots, and involves a vast array of practices and a host of deities. Its plethora of forms and beliefs reflects the tremendous diversity of India, where most of its one...
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BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Broadcasting Corporation provides an incredibly detailed description and outline of Hinduism. Content includes a look at the religion's history, as well as its beliefs, customs, holy days, and forms of worship.
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Interfaith Dialog Center: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
A good introduction to Hinduism, which provides a brief look at the religion's ancient beginnings, its sacred texts, beliefs and practices, sects, and holy days. Includes a simple explanation of how the monotheistic principle of Hinduism...
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Columbia University

Columbia University: The Interaction of Islam and Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the development of religious culture within India. Because Islam and Hinduism are the most prominent religions within the country you will learn how each religion has had an influential impact on the other....
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Other

Hinduwebsite: Karma in Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the doctrine of karma in Hinduism.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Roots of Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
Hinduism is more than a religion. It is a culture, a way of life, and a code of behavior. This short article discusses the origins of Hinduism.
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BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics News: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), one of the world's most influential media outlets, collects up-to-the-minutes news stories about Hinduism at this site.
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Other

Understanding Hinduism: From Scriptures

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of readings from various Hindu scriptures. Meant to detail the basic beliefs of Hinduism from its scriptures.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Principal Deities of Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many Hindu deities, some with great and others with limited powers. Most Hindus focus their devotion primarily on one of these, whom they regard as supreme. These deities are shown in a variety of art forms. This short article...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Principal Texts of Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
While there is no one text or creed that forms the basis of all Hindu beliefs, several texts are considered fundamental to all branches of Hinduism. Learn about the Vedas, Mahabharata, and Ramayana in this article.
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Other

The South Asian Idea Weblog: Hinduism 4: Early Interaction With Muslims

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a series of posts in order to understand the nature and impacts of the historical interactions of Hinduism with Muslims and Britons.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Hinduism

For Students 4th - 8th
Discusses what Hinduism is, the Hindu view of God, how Hindus worship, the belief in reincarnation, the concept of Karma, the caste system and Untouchables, the celebration of Diwali, and the practice of yoga.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Principal Deities of Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many Hindu deities, some with great and others with limited powers. Most Hindus focus their devotion primarily on one of these, whom they regard as supreme. The greatest deities have complex natures and are shown in art in a...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Beliefs of Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a quick description of the most common Hindu beliefs and view a picture of a sandstone statue of Harihara.
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Other

Kauai's Hindu Monastery: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to Hinduism around the world (from a Hindu point of view).
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Hinduwebsite: The Upanishads: Belief in One God: Hinduism and Idol Worship

For Students 9th - 10th
An article describing how idols are used in Hinduism as an aid to worship.
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Friesian School

Friesian.com: Caste System Stages of Life in Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive article from friesian.com covers the Caste System and also discusses the stages of life in Hinduism. Includes a graphic organizer.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Religions in Art

For Students 9th - 10th
At World Religions in Art, the world's major religions--Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism--serve as lenses through which artistic production is examined in terms of its subject matter, sources of inspiration, meaning,...
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Uri Kids: Hinduism: Basic Beliefs

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Scroll your mouse over the page to find out what the pictures symbolize. Click Celebrations, Sacred Spaces, Basic Beliefs, and/or Resources to learn about the Hindu religion.
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Hinduism: Personal: The Caste System

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site gives a detailed discussion of the caste system.

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