Ch 5: Early Civilization in India: Homeschool Curriculum
About This Chapter
Who's it for?
This unit of our Middle School World History Homeschool Curriculum course will benefit any student who is trying to learn about early civilization in India. There is no faster or easier way to learn about ancient India. Among those who would benefit are:
- Students who require an efficient, self-paced course of study to learn about ancient beliefs and intellectual disciplines, the caste system and geography.
- Homeschool parents looking to spend less time preparing lessons and more time teaching.
- Homeschool parents who need a history curriculum that appeals to multiple learning types (visual or auditory).
- Gifted students and students with learning differences.
How it works:
- Students watch a short, fun video lesson that covers a specific unit topic.
- Students and parents can refer to the video transcripts to reinforce learning.
- Short quizzes and an Early Civilization in India unit exam confirm understanding or identify any topics that require review.
Early Civilization in India Unit Objectives:
- Be familiar with the geography and major river system of ancient India.
- Understand how the Aryan invasions impacted early civilization in India.
- Summarize how the caste system in ancient India was structured.
- Discuss the rise of the Maurya Empire in India.
- Understand the beliefs and practices of Brahmanism and Buddhism.
- Discover the mathematical, medical and metallurgical achievements of ancient India.
1. Emperor Asoka: The Height of Buddhism
This lesson will highlight the life and accomplishments of Asoka the Great. In doing this, it will explore the historical significance of his Rock Edicts as well as the role he played in spreading Buddhism to East and Southeast Asia.
2. The Bhagavad Gita's Story of Arjuna & Krishna: The Three Paths to Salvation
This lesson will focus on the sacred Hindu text of the Bhagavad Gita. In doing so, it will also highlight Hinduism's belief in the Three Paths to Salvation, known as the Karma, Jnana and Bhakti Yogas.
3. The Founding of Confucianism: Overview & Influence
This lesson will explain the origins of Confucianism by highlighting the life and times of Master Kung, known today as Confucius. In doing so, it will focus on feudalism in China as well as the principle of jen.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the Middle School World History: Homeschool Curriculum course
- Paleolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution: Homeschool Curriculum
- Civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt & Kush: Homeschool Curriculum
- The Ancient Hebrews: Homeschool Curriculum
- Ancient Greek Civilization: Homeschool Curriculum
- The Roman Republic: Homeschool Curriculum
- The Roman Empire and Cultural Legacies: Homeschool Curriculum
- Islamic Civilizations in the Middle Ages: Homeschool Curriculum
- China in the Middle Ages: Homeschool Curriculum
- Medieval Japan: Homeschool Curriculum
- Medieval Europe: Homeschool Curriculum
- Renaissance Europe: Homeschool Curriculum
- The Reformation in Europe: Homeschool Curriculum
- The Scientific Revolution: Homeschool Curriculum
- The Enlightenment - Middle School World History: Homeschool Curriculum
- Europe and the Age of Exploration: Homeschool Curriculum
