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Chapter 5 - quiz 2 Flashcards

1
Q

The Aryans developed a religion called ______?

A

Hinduism

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2
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Is Hinduism polytheistic or monotheistic?

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Polytheistic

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3
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Hindus worship thousands of gods, but they consider three gods to be the most important. They are:

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Brahma Shiva Vishnu

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4
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Brahma = ______ Shiva = ______ Vishnu = ______

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Brahma = Creator (Kylie on Minecraft) Shiva = Destroyer (shiv destroys life) Vishnu = Preserver (preserve “fish”)

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5
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Hindus believe that these three gods, as well as thousands of other gods, are different forms of the great god ______? Brahman.

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Brahman (Kylie?)

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6
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Brahman is not a personal being, so he is often called the _______ ________ or ______ ______.

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great soul or world soul.

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7
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This belief says everything in the universe is part of a supreme being. Hindus believe that everything in the world, including plants, animals, and gods, is part of Brahman.

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Pantheism

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8
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Difference between Hinduism and Christianity?

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Hinduism = polytheistic Christianity = monotheistic Hinduism = do good works to get into Heaven Christianity = believe in jesus all you need Hinduism = reincarnation Bible = each person lives once and then is judged Hindus = person becomes part of Brahman soul Bible = spend eternity with Jesus

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9
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Hindus are concerned about doing their duty to become part of Bahaman. This is called their _____?

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Dharma

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10
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Belief that a person lives more than once in different bodies—even in animals.

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reincarnation

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A person’s reincarnation depends on their ______. This is based in their good and bad deeds in their current life….

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Karma

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12
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How do we know so much about early Hinduism?

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Written legacy in the sacred books of Hinduism

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13
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What are the sacred books of Hinduism called?

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Vedas

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14
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The Veda books were written in what language? The Sanskrit word “veda” means ______? knowledge.”

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Sanskrit Knowledge

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The _______ is the oldest Veda. It has been dated at around 1500 BC and is one of the earliest known books in the world.

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Rig-Veda

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16
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The ______ is a collection of hymns, prayers, and poems. It tells of rituals and philosophy of ancient Hinduism and shows that the ancient Indians enjoyed beauty and artistry.

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Rig-veda

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17
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How does Hinduism influence family and social life in India?

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Hinduism everything is a part of Brahman, it emphasizes the group above the individual.

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18
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The two basic groups in India since the rise of Hinduism have been the _____ and the ______. family and the caste (kast), or social class.

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family, caste

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19
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This is a person’s social class in Hinduism?

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Caste

20
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True of False: Hinduism teaches that obedience in the family is an important duty for becoming part of Brahman.

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True

21
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Once a person is born into their caste, how long do they stay in that social class?

A

Whole life

22
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Why do hope to be reincarnated into a higher caste after they die?

A

closer to reuniting with Brahman

23
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How many caste divisions are there in Indian society?

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4

24
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What is the highest caste in Indian society and what was special about it?

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Priestly caste. Hindus believed when a priestly caste died, he reunited with the Brahman world spirit.

25
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Name all the caste in order from highest to lowest:

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Priestly Warriors/Rulers Farmers/traders/artisans Workers/Servants

26
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This was someone even lower than the servant caste:

A

Untouchables (outcast)

27
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What made someone “untouchable” or outside the Caste system?

A

any non-Hindu anyone who worked with meat anyone expelled from from their caste

28
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Each caste has rules, or Dharma (duty) to be in the caste. Give examples of what makes India’s caste system so rigid:

A

dictated who you married Your job Your clothes Who you eat with Youre happy about your Dharma (duty) and youd get good karma.

29
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True or False: A Hindu who did MORE or less than what his caste demanded was unlikely to be reborn on a higher level.

A

True

30
Q

Around 500 BC, one man began to question the teachings of Hinduism. He developed the religion of Buddhism?

A

Siddhartha Gautama

31
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Why did Buddhism appeal to Indians who were not satisfied with Hinduism?

A

?

32
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Brahmans = priests Kshatriyas = warriors rulers Vaisyas = farmers traders artisans/craftspeople Sudras = laborers servants Outcastes (untouchables) = non-Hindus, unclean laborers, expelled caste members

A

Caste System

33
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Siddhartha Gautama changed his name _____?

A

Buddha

34
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What does “Buddha” mean?

A

Enlightened one

35
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What rules did Buddha create in his new religion Buddhism?

A

Four Noble Truths

36
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What are the For Noble Truths?

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  1. All people experience suffering. 2. Suffering is caused by desires for pleasures or things that a person cannot have. 3. A person can end suffering only by getting rid of all his desires. 4. A person can free himself from desires and end suffering by following the Eightfold Path.
37
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Describe Buddhism in one sentence:

A

suffering can be overcome if a person does good works and ignores his desires

38
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What was Buddha’s list of good works called?

A

Eightfold Path

39
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What is on the list of eight good deeds (eightfold Path)

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  1. Know and believe the Four Noble Truths. 2. Be good and kind to others. 3. Be truthful and refrain from gossip. 4. Live a moral life, dont steal and harm others 5. Have a job where you can help, not hurt, others. 6. Do good and oppose evil. 7. Think positive, healthy thoughts. 8. Practice meditation.
40
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In Buddhism a person’s ultimate goal or salvation is to reach ______?

A

Nirvana

41
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Define nirvana:

A

a state of complete enlightenment

42
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According to Buddhism, what Is the only way to stop suffering?

A

Reach nirvana (true enlightenment)

43
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Difference ps between Buddhism and Bible:

A

Buddhism = person’s salvation depends on good works and right thinking. Bible = salvation from sin only through Jesus Buddhism = suffering can be overcome by getting rid of desires and wants. Bible = suffering is the result of man’s sin. Buddhism = meditate on riddles or pleasant thoughts to find peace. Bible = meditate on God’s Word

44
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Buddhasm was popular in India. Which class do you think limed it the most? Priests Warriors/leaders Artisans Workers/servants Untouchables

A

Untouchables and servants

45
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This was built in the early 11th century, and is still an active Buddhist monastery in the Himalaya Mountains of India.

A

Key Gompa

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