FRESHMEN: Quiz 5

Gentlemen,

PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS!!
- You are to submit this IN AN E-MAIL to me before 1:00PM on Sunday, October 28, 2007.
- COPY & PASTE the questions into the e-mail before answering them.
- MAKE SURE YOUR NAME is included at the end or beginning of the e-mail ALONG WITH YOUR CLASS PERIOD.

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Answer the following in complete sentences:

1. Explain one new thing you learned about Hinduism that was not covered in class, but was covered in the presentation.

2. Explain one similarity and one difference presented in the Hinduism and Buddhism presentations.

3. Explain what you learned about the Baha'i Faith (give at least three main points with your explanation for full credit).

4. Compare and contrast a religion of your choice -- one of those presented in class -- against your own faith.

5. Which group, other than your own, gave the best presentation? Why do you think this (support your responses)?

6. Speaking objectively, how would you grade your group's presentation? Why do you think you group should receive this grade?

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**Your responses will be used when calculating your final project grade.**

STICK TO THE DEADLINE. ANYHTHING RECEIVED AFTER WILL BE CONSIDERED A ZERO (0).

FRESHMEN: Study Guide for Buddhism

Freshmen:

Below is the link for the study guide for the unit on Buddhism. Remember that the test is on Tuesday.

FRESHMEN: Buddhism Study Guide

Best of luck studying,
Mr. McGravey

Freshmen: Article about the Dalai Lama

The following is an article regarding the Dalai Lama's upcoming visit to Cornell University in Ithaca, NY:

The Dalai Lama in New York

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE was from CNN.com on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007:

Tibetan Protestors in China

It discusses Tibetan protestors in India, where they attacked the Chinese Embassy. There is also a video link on here as well.

SOPHOMORES: Study Guide; Mark's Gospel

Gentlemen:

Here is the study guide for Mark's Gospel:

Mark's Study Guide

The test is on Monday, October 15.

FRESHMEN: Test Thursday, Oct. 4

**Please note that the test will cover pages 123-133.

1. Know the vocabulary indicated on the pages above.

2. Know what the "Hindu Concept of Self" is -- Atman, how it relates to Brahman?
- What is it?
- How is it defined?
- Describe its elements.
- Is it re-incarnated? Is the personality of a person re-incarnated?

3. Moksha

4. Law of Karma: Be able to explain this to me. What is it? How does it work? How does it affect your Atman?

5. The Hindu Ways to union with the Ultimate Reality: The 4 Different Types of Yoga.
- Through Thought

- Through Love
** What are the 4 types of relationship with the Brahman in this Yoga?

- Through Work

- Through Psychological Experiment / Examination

- Be able to describe the different types listed above.

6. The 4 Life Stages: Be able to explain them to me. Give me as much detail as you can about the four different stages.

7. Be able to recognize what the "life-cycle" rituals are.

8. Be able to talk about Sacred Cows, Morality, & Scripture (Smirti, Shruti) -- also Vedas, Brahmanas, & Bhagavad Gita. --> Be able to define those.

9. Also, recognize the information from the video (about Veranasi -- Ganges, Sheeva, Ganga, Holy City/City of Light, etc.

10. Know the map provided in the packet of notes (India & surrounding countries)