Cultural Context And Founders Flashcards

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1
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Where did Hinduism begin?

A

In the Indus Valley

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2
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Where does the name Hindu come from?

A

The River Indus

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3
Q

How many people worship it?

A

Over 900 million

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4
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Where is it mainly practiced?

A

India, Nepal and Bali

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5
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Does Hinduism have a founder?

A

No, it came from rishis

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6
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What are rishis?

A

Sages of insight

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