2. Tracking point D preparation Hinduism and Human Relationships question NEXT WEEK w/c 24/25/26 May Roles of Men & Women types of families esp extended families Vivaha Hindu marriage ceremony and symbolism Grihastha ashrama (stages of life) Caste - varna Dharma - duty Karma good and bad actions saved up over a lifetime samsara - cosmic cycle of birth and rebirth Moksha escape from the cycle of samsara

3. Explain the key features and symbolism of a Hindu marriage ceremony 6 marks Try to use following ideas – Dharma, Karma, Caste (varna), ashrama, Samskara (sacrament - the joining of 2 souls/atmans) This union may continue over a number of life times. What do the colours represent? Mention that the couple are treated like Rama & Sita on their wedding day. Sentence starter A Hindu wedding is significant because ……. The ceremonies have different symbolic meanings, such as ……

5. Explain the key features and symbolism of a Hindu marriage ceremony 6 marks

7. Grade boundaries 22 - 24 marks A* 19 - 21 A 16 - 18 B 13 - 15 C 10 - 12 D 7 - 9 E 4 - 6 F 4 < U

8. Arranged or introduced marriages Love marriages

10. 'You should be able to marry whoever your like' Discuss with reference to Hinduism (12 marks)