Hinduism Flashcards
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Q
What is the significance about the two epic poems, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana?
A
They are sacred stories about Dharma, the model Hindu life, and moral/social laws
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Q
What are the people in each caste?
A
- Priests and scholars
- Kings, governors, and soldiers
- Cattle herders, agriculturalists, artisans, and merchants
- Laborers and service providers
(5. Untouchables)
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Hinduism is polytheistic. What does that mean?
A
They worship multiple gods
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Q
What does helping others do?
A
You are following Dharma, so you get good Karma
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Q
Why do many Indians make pilgrimages to the Ganges River?
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To purify themselves
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Q
Which popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?
A
Yoga
