Write a brief historic paper on “Hinduism” in which you have to address the following:

A. A History of Hinduism Date or Period Event and/or Person

B. Sacred Texts Provide a description of Hinduism's sacred writings.

C. Essential Beliefs Define the essential beliefs of Hinduism.

D. Major Groups or Movements

E. Hindu Life Identify and describe the events, observances, rites, or rituals associated with each of the four rites of passage, and include a description of the event or observance highlighting its significance.

F. Hindu Worldview Answers to the following questions will be instrumental in constructing a Hindu worldview. What is reality - Is there a God, gods, or is world/universe the product of chance? What is the nature of the world around us - the origin of the world/universe? What is a human being? Why is it possible to know anything at all? What is the source of human understanding and knowledge? How do we know what is right and what is wrong? Answers may include created in the image of God whose character is right and good, human choice, human emotions, or what an individual or culture determines. What happens to a person at death - the ultimate destiny of persons? What is the meaning of human history - the ultimate destiny of the world?