HINDUISM Flashcards
1
Q
People Called
A
Hindus
2
Q
Place of Worship
A
Often practiced on own
Temple
3
Q
Where practiced?
A
3rd biggest religion
All over, mainly India
4
Q
Special Life events
Hindu Events
A
- Can be days long!
- Often very large families events
- Bride wears red
- Henna
5
Q
Special Diets
No beef
Vegetarian
A
Cows are sacred
In general, a lot of Hindus are vegetarians
6
Q
Special Clothing
Sari
A
For women, often worn special ocassions
7
Q
History
Caste System
A
- started as way to split people up based on job
- Born into a caste and often can only marry within.
- Illegal now in India, but prejudice still exists
8
Q
Main Beliefs pt 1
Mediation/Yoga
Dharma
A
- Way to focus mind and body
2. Duty- The responsibilities you have in life
9
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Main beliefs pt 2
Karma
Samsara/reincarnation
Moshka
A
- Good actions good things for you vice versa
- Cycles of birth-death-rebirth. Based on Karma.
- After you get to top of system, you can escape, join Brahman the supreme force in the universe. Goal for Hindus
10
Q
Holidays
Diwali
Holi
A
- Festival of Lights, good
2. Celebrate spring very colorful
11
Q
Important Locations
Varanasi
A
City In India, if you die and are cremated there, you get moksha
Ganges river has healing powers.
12
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Symbols
A
OM
Swastika
