Curated OER
World Religions
Although this world religion word search offers little academic value, it includes several lesser-known religious terms (including Confucianism, Tripitaka, and Rig Veda), some of which are difficult for learners to spell. In that sense,...
Curated OER
Hinduism Match the Cards
In this Hinduism activity, students identify the Hindu religion through terms and pictures. Cards may be categorized according to worship terms, symbols, or holy books and compared and contrasted with other world religions.
Curated OER
The Caste System in India
It's so important to help our pupils understand different societies and lifestyles found around the globe. They will read a very brief explanation of the traditional Caste system in India, answer 10 comprehension questions, and analyze 5...
Other
Nzhksn: The History & Traditional Source of the Vedas
This site provides a brief summary of the history of the Vedas, including a discussion of the various ideas of their origin. Site is from the New Zealand Hare Krishna Spiritual Network.
Sacred Text Archive
Internet Sacred Text Archive: Rig Veda Translated
Ralph T.H. Griffith's translation of the Rig Veda. A good site for locating specific hymns.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Vedas
This site describes the Vedas, the earliest texts that exist in Hinduism. The collection is made up of the Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and the Atharva Veda.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Vedas
Detailed description of each of the four "sacred books of ancient India." Includes a bibliography of published editions of the Rig-Veda.
W. W. Norton
W. W. Norton & Company: The Rig Veda: 10.129
Creation hymn from the Rig Veda, translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Includes explanation of terms.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Principal Texts of Hinduism
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.
Other
Understanding Hinduism: Hindu Scriptures
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.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Agni
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with a highlight of Agni the god of fire. Known as one of the deities most often found in hymns of the "Rig Veda." Describes Agni's physical features, his life story, and his...
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Hinduism
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...
Friesian School
Friesan School: The Pronunciation of Ancient Egyptian
This is a very concise and in-depth site about the hieroglyphics of Ancient Egypt. The site provides background information about the formation of the Egyptian language as well as information about the actual images and sounds of the...
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Soma
A detailed encyclopedia entry on the Vedic god Soma. Covers the different forms this god takes and his various functions. Also includes links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Fundamentals of Buddhism: Pre Buddhist Background
A site detailing Buddha and the fundamentals of Buddhism. Provides a brief history of India in relation to the growth of the spiritual movement.
Other
Hindunet: Myth of Aryan Invasion of India
This site from Hindunet offers a good explanation of how historical interpretation can alter literary interpretation. RL.9-10.6 cultural World Lit
ProProfs
Pro Profs: World Religions Test
This test correlates with the 6th Grade Ohio Standards in Social Studies. The questions are centered around the 5 major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism).
Other
Mahabharataonline.com: Explore Mahabharata
Find translations of the Mahabharata along with a simplified version for the novice reader. The Mahabharata is the greatest Indian epic.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Historical Context of Bhagavad Gita
An essay by Soumen De about why the Gita was written and its philosophies. He shows the Gita's relation to other Indian religious doctrines.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Varuna
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god Varuna, one of the most important of the Vedic gods.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Kali
A brief description in the form of an encyclopedia entry on the Hindu goddess Kali. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.