unit 2 test

Question 1

Hinduism

Answer 1

A diverse body of religion, philosophy, and cultural practice native to and predominant in India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils.

Question 2

sanskrit

Answer 2

(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism)

Question 3

The Vedas

Answer 3

Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.

Question 4

Varnas and Jatis

Answer 4

Divisions and subdivisions of human incarnations (caste system)

Question 5

Brahmins

Answer 5

preists

Question 6

Caste system

Answer 6

A set of social categories based off of economic and political standing; it is involved with the Hinduism religion
head- brahmins
mouth- soilderes
body- land owners
feet- working class

Question 7

untouchables

Answer 7

Lowest level in the caste system; people who most of the time deal with things that connect spiritually, like funeral directors.

Question 8

brahman

Answer 8

A spiritual power that Hindus believe is found in everything

Question 9

moksha

Answer 9

hindu concept of the ending of the reincarnation cycle

Question 10

Samsra

Answer 10

reincarnation

Question 11

Vishnu and shiva

Answer 11

two important Gods
vishnu- the preserver
shiva- the destroyer

Question 12

The Ramayana

Answer 12

one of two classical Hindu epics telling of the banishment of Rama from his kingdom and the abduction of his wife by a demon and Rama’s restoration to the throne

Question 13

The Mahabharata

Answer 13

a great Indian epic poem, reflecting the struggles of the Aryans as they moved south into India

Question 14

yoga

Answer 14

a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind

Question 15

bindi

Answer 15

a decorative mark worn in the middle of the forehead by Indian women.

Question 16

Sati/Satuee

Answer 16

the ritual which the wife of a husband who passed away will join them into the after life by jumping into fire

Question 17

Buddhism

Answer 17

the belief that all life is suffering and the way to overcome that is by following a life of the eight folded path

Question 18

Siddartha Gautama

Answer 18

founder of Buddhism

Question 19

Great renunciation

Answer 19

Buddhas search for enlightenment

Question 20

The Four Noble Truths

Answer 20

1. life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow
2. the cause of suffering is because of living a nonvirtue life, like feeling of hatred and desire
3. the only cure for suffering is to overcome a non-virture life
4. the way to overcome is by following the eightfold path

Question 21

Eightfold Path

Answer 21

the basic rules of behavior and belief on how to end a suffering life

Question 22

Monoasticism

Answer 22

the practice of living a life as a monk/devoted to your religion
ex- monks, periets, nuns

Question 23

Theravada

Answer 23

Doctrine of elders