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Hinduism Gallery Walk

For this activity, you will get to explore different aspects of Hinduism at a deeper level.
There are eight stations total, each with a different topic. You can either work by yourself or with
a partner, but everyone must fill out the questions individually.
Directions:
- You must complete Stations 1 and 8, then pick four other stations to explore.
- Read the directions for each station carefully and make sure you do everything asked.
- Answer the questions in complete sentences.
- If you pick up any papers/handouts at a station that you write on/fill out, staple it to the
packet when you turn it in.
- After you finish a station, write a summary of the topic/what you learned/something you
found interesting on a sticky note and place it on the poster (make sure your names or
initials are on it!). This does not apply for Stations 1 and 8.
- Try! Some of the questions will ask you to think a little more critically, but this is a
chance for you to explore Hinduism more in the topics you’re interested in. Have some
fun with it.

Station 1: The Basis

1. When and where was Hinduism founded? Who was the founder?

2. When was Hinduism’s “Golden Age?”

3. Name the four varnas in Hinduism.

4. What does Karma determine?

Station 2: Hindu Pantheon

Take a moment to study the picture at the station.
- What do you see in picture?
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- What symbols are present in the picture? What details do you notice?

- What is this picture representing?

- How does this relate to what we’ve been learning?

After you’ve analyzed the picture, go to the links listed under Station 2. Pick a god or goddess
from the Hindu Pantheon to investigate.
- Which god or goddess did you choose?

- What are they the god/goddess of?

- Do they have any other names or forms?

- What symbols are associated with them (and why)?

- Any other interesting facts about this deity?

Station 3: Vedas
Answer the following questions about the Vedas.
- What are the Vedas (generally)?

- What are the four Vedas specifically? (name and use)

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- What language are the Vedas written in?

- Which is the most important Veda?

Now look at the excerpts from the Rig-Veda.

- Look at the original text and the English translation. What do you notice?

- Read through the Veda excerpt and mark up the text. You can circle, underline, highlight,
etc. Indicate at least one word you are not familiar with and write at least one question
you have on the paper.
- Write a short summary of what each numbered set is saying (in your own words!)
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- Who is this hymn talking about?

- Based on the text, what do you think that figure’s role is? (Why are they praising/praying
to them?)

Station 4: Yoga
Use the links listed under Station 4 to help answer the following questions about yoga.
- In what Hindu texts can one find mentions of yoga? (hint: it has two words)
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- What are the four main types of yoga and what is each one for?

- What are the eight “limbs” of yoga practice and what does each mean?

- How does yoga connect to Hinduism? Why is it important? (What does it help a person
reach?)

- For fun, try a yoga pose: lotus position, locked lotus position, tree pose.

Station 5: Hindu Expansion and Population

Fill in the blank map to show the expansion of Hinduism from 400 to 600 CE. Make sure to
include a key/legend.
- Where is Hinduism spreading to? (Which direction?)

- How was Hinduism spread?

- Why was Hinduism able to spread? (Think about what religions provide for people)

- In what time period in Hindu history was this spread happening?

Now look at the link under Station 5 and examine the population information about Hinduism.
- What is the worldwide population of Hindus? (number and percentage)

- What is the population of Hindus in the United States? (number and percentage)
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- How does Hinduism compare to other religions in terms of population size? Worldwide
spread?

- Which countries are majority Hindu?

- Why are most Hindus found in Asian countries?

Station 6: Bridey Murphy

Read the article “The Search for Bridey Murphy” and answer the following questions. Do not
mark up or write on this article.
- Who was Virginia Tighe and what happened to her?

- Who did Tighe claim to be while hypnotized?

- What were the problems with Tighe’s story?

- Do you think Virginia Tighe was a reincarnation of Bridey Murphy? Why or why not?
Support your claim with at least two reasons/pieces of evidence.

- What do you think about reincarnation?

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Station 7: Gandhi
“An eye for an eye just makes the whole world blind.”—Mohandas Gandhi
- What is this quote saying?

- How would you respond to this quote? What does it make you think or feel?

- How does this quote connect to Hindu beliefs?

Use the link under Station 7 to learn more about Mohandas Gandhi and answer the following.
- Who was Mohandas Gandhi?

- What is he best known for?

- What did Gandhi do? (name at least three things he did)

- How did Gandhi’s actions reflect Hindu beliefs?

Station 8: Questions and Evaluation

- Write at least one question you still have about Hinduism (any topic).

- On a scale of 1-10, how confident do you feel about your understanding of Hinduism? (1-
not confident, 10-very confident)

- What topics are you still unsure about?

- What would you do to improve this activity?