How Has Religion Contributed To Globalisation: Hinduism

Question 1

Religion has been described as the original globaliser

Answer 1

Encouraging wars, spreading of economic ideas and also spreading religious ideas themselves

Question 2

Religion played a role in bringing different nations together

Answer 2

Calvinism, advancing technology and capitalism around the globe

Question 3

Sociologists claim

Answer 3

That religion still plays a role in global economic development

Question 4

What happened as the Indian middle class excelled

Answer 4

Would have expected this group to become less religious as per secularisation theory

However, more prosperous they were the more religious they became, more so than uneducated rural Indians

Question 5

Hinduism has adapted its belief to modern society

Answer 5

Now teaches that wealth and prosperity are a manifestation of divinity - gurus taught they could spend their wealth on celebrations like religious festivals as it displays the commitment to their faith

Question 6

Created hindu ultra-nationalism

Answer 6

Regard Indian society as superior, paved the way for India to take more active role in certain industries

Question 7

Hinduism has almost become a civil religion

Answer 7

Worship of Hindu gods and goddesses is actually worship of Indian society itself