Chapter 5-Section 1 Flashcards by Unknown Unknown | Brainscape

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Aryans

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Founders of Hinduism

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Vedas (wisdom)

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History of Aryans

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Upanishads

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sacred text

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Varna

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Caste/class system

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Brahmins

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Priests

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Kshatriyas

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Warriors

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Vaisyas

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Artisans

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Sudras

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labor

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Untouchables

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outcasts/pariabs

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Hinduism

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Polytheistic Indian religion

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Brahman

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singular unifying force

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Atman

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essential self

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Yoga (Union)

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a method of Hindu training

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Reincarnation

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Rebirth of the soul

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Brahma

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The creator

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Vishnu

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The preserver

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Shiva

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The destroyer

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Gita

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Hindu epic poem

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Karma

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Actions in this life, determine the next

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Dharma

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Duty-do what born into

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Moksha (Heaven)

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Union with brahman

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Ahimsa

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non-violence