Assign. 4 Hinduism

By sebrinegar
  • 2500 BCE

    Vedic Period

    The first evidence of Hinduism was in Indus Valley. Archaeologist have found many of female figures believed to be worshipped by the believers of Hinduism. (textbook pg 65)
  • 1200 BCE

    Vedas

    Vedas was a oral tradition that was wrote down much later. The earliest Vedas were called "books of knowledge. (textbook pg 67)
  • Period: 600 BCE to 400 BCE

    Upanishadic Period

    Upanishads were written during this time and have became fundamental text for Hinduism. (textbook pg 69)
  • Period: 400 BCE to 600

    Classical Period

    In 400 B.C.E. the Aryans finally settled into towns and built themselves permanent homes and temples for their gods. (pgs 69-71)
  • Period: 600 to

    Deviotional Period

    This period is characterized by three developments: the rise of devotional movements, especially those devoted to Shiva, Vishnu, and the Goddess; Tantrism; and the rise ofHindu reform movements.
    Devotion to one's chosen god is the main way of being Hindu. (pgs 71-73)