Learning Exercise
The Upanishads
The Hindu religion offers a number f important books. One is the Upanishads. This site offers students the opportunity to gain more primary source knowledge about this religious work of faith.
Course: World Civilization
- Material:
- Internet East Asian History Sourcebook
- Date last modified:
- August 1, 2008
- Created by:
- William Paquette
- License:
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Exercise
Instructions: When the site comes up, Click "Indian," top, middle of the page. Scroll down and Click "The Formation of Religious Traditions." Scroll Down and Click "2nd Essentials of the Upanishads." Read sll items listed under the Table of Contents. Write a 5-page paper describing the central message of the Upanishads and the key Hindu beliefs presented. Be as detailed as possible.