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Religion Exam Review Flashcards

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What are the three periods in hinduism history

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Pre-Vedic Period, Vedic Period, Upanishadic Period

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What is the Pre-Vedic Period

Hinduism

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  • people worshiped a mother goddess
  • Indus River valley
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What is the Vedic Period

Hinduism

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  • named for the first sacred writings of Hinduism - The Vedas
  • Rituals were focused on:
    1. prayer
    2. elements of nature
    3. animal sacrifices
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What is the Upanishadic Period

Hinduism

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  • accepted the Vedas and added the Upanishads
  • Upanishads are interpretations of the Vedas
  • Worship began in temples
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Hinduism Basic Belifs

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  • One God Brahman
  • manifest in the form of many deities
  • The triad/ trinity is the cycle of existence
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What are the three trinity/ triad

Hinduism

explain

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  1. Brahma: Creator god with four faces
  2. Vishnu: Preserves and protects the universe
  3. Shiva: Destroyer god
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What are the 3 yogas of Hinduism

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The Path of Knowledge, The Path of Devotion, The Path of Good Works

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What are the The Four Ashramas (Stages of Life)

Hinduism

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  1. The Student
  2. The Householder
  3. The Forest Dweller / Retirement Stage
  4. The Ascetic Stage
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What is the student stage

Hinduism

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  • Student lives in the home of his teacher to study the Vedas
  • habits, skill, and practical knowledge are emphasized
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What is the Householder Stage

Hinduism

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family, career, community are emphasized

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What is the The Forest Dweller / Retirement Stage

Hinduism

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  • coming to terms with who we are
  • read, think, and consider the significance of life is emphasized
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What is the Ascetic Stage

Hinduism

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  1. The man and his wife together (if she wants to) move to the forest to begin path of self-discovery
  2. Most men defer the Ascetic Stage to another future life
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What are the three holy books of Hinduism

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Vedas, Upanashids, Bhagavad Gita

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What are the Bhuddism belifs

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  • The three jewels
  • 4 noble truths
  • 5 morals
  • reincarnation
  • karma
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What are the 4 noble truths in Bhuddism

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  1. the truth of suffering
  2. the truth of the cause of suffering
  3. the truth of the end of suffering
  4. the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering
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What are the 5 morals in Bhuddism

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  1. Self Determination
  2. Mindfulness
  3. Compassion
  4. Loving-Kindness
  5. Detachment
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Famous holidays in Bhuddism

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  • Vesak
  • Asalha Puja
  • Esala Perahera
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Bhuddism Holy Books

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Sutras

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