]       Reading Assignment & Study Questions for the Bhagavad-Gita   ]

History 100, Ed Beasley

 

Assignments (by Teachings):  1st through 3rd, 5th, 7th-12th, 14th, 16th-18th.

 

For each study question, note some key words to remind you of what the book says.  Write the page num­bers of the evidence that matters to you.  You might also note some key words about the argu­ments that you want to make using this evidence.  You will not hand in this sheet, but remember that you can use it when you review for essay exams. 

 

What is the Indian attitude to individuality? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What effect might the ancient patterns of human settlement in India, or the Indian climate, have had on the soc­ial structure or cultural outlook of India?  What evidence does the book present about settlement, climate, or politics?

 

 

 

 

 

 

What does the book say about the nature or meaning of early Indian religion?  What key evidence does the book give about religion, and what interpretation can you give to that evidence?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What does the book say about the nature or meaning of war?  What key evidence is there about war and hist­orical conflict, and what interpretation can you give to that evidence?