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Hinduism (Major World Religion) Flashcards

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Hinduism is the first…

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First religion knwon to man

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Hinduism was founded…

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1500 B.C.E

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Hinduism’s founder was…

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Unknown, not a person to date back to

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Geographic origin

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India, specifically the Indus River Valley

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Hinduism’s sacred text is…

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Vadis

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Hindus worship in/at…

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home, or temples (pantheons of all gods)

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Who/ what is Brahman?

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spiritual force in the universe, kinda like reality or air

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What is Atman?

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soul within ourselves (thought to be the only thing that connects you to Brahman, and is trapped within ourselves)

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The ultimate goal of life

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release our soul, go through Moksha, and be united with Brahman

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Goal of Hinduism

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be released from eternal suffering that comes along with life and the cycle of life

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Kharma

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spiritual impurity due to life actions, determines rebirth in the next life

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Dharma

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divine law (afterlife ranking/ social class)

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How to boost Kharma?

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offering/ prayers and yoga with a teacher)

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Holy Days

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Diwali, Holi, Navrati, Raksha Bandhan

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Diwali celebrates

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the victory of good over evil, large light festival

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Holi celebrates

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the start of spring with a festival of colors

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Navrati celebrates

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celebrates women, or the feminine side of Brahman with a celebration over nine nights

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Raksha Bandhan

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celebrates brotherhood, and is done by giving a bond of protecting in the form of a bracelet

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The three chief gods

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Brahman, The Creater. Vinshu, The Preserver. Siva, The Destroyer.

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Where did Hinduism spread?

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From India (Indus River Valley) down to S.E Asia

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Who/ What are the untouchables?

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People at the very bottom of the social pyramid (not supposed to touch anything of higher status. Lived by railroads, and in dumpsters)

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Who was in the top of the Caste system?

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Priests, and academics (because they were seen to be closer to Brahman)

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Who was below Priests and Academics in the Caste system?

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Warriors and kings

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Who is at the bottom of the Caste System?

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Commoners, pheasants, servants

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Who is outside of the Caste System, at the very bottom?

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the Untouchables

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