2. Hinduism Flashcards
Hinduism is a _______ religion
polytheistic
Does Hinduism have a founder?
No
It is the 4th largest religion in the world (T or F)
False
What is the origin of Hinduism?
Harappa Culture
Where did it origin?
Indus River
When did it emerge?
4000 BCE
Who invaded India 4000 BCE?
Indo-Europeans
What did Indo-Europeans bring with them?
Vedism (religion)
Hinduism is made up of?
- Harappa + 2. Vedism
What is Brahman?
All reality is unified under one divine entity
How many books?
4 vedas
Are vedas authored by men?
No
What language are Vedas written in?
Sanskrit
Can we translate the vedas?
No
What is their holiest book?
Rig-Veda
What is in Rig-veda?
poems, social political and religious content
What is the first period of Hinduism?
Vedic (Aryans)
What is the second period of Hinduism?
Upanishadic
What is the hallmark of the Upanishadic period?
Period of critical thinking
What emerged during the Upanishadic period?
Karma
All deities are manifestation of 1 divine entity known as Brahman
True
What is Trimurti?
Barhma + Vishnu + Shiva
Who is Barhma?
- Creator of the Universe
- 4 heads and 4 arms
- 4 Vedas in Hand
Who is Vishnu?
- Preserver of the creation
- Fights evil
- Transforms (i.e. Krishna)
- Blue skin