unit test Hinduism Buddhism and Judaism Flashcards
what religion developed as a result of the Aryan invasions?
hinduism
how did hinduism form
when Aryans migrated into India they brought some beliefs that over time combined with indigenous traditions Wich gave rise to a new religion
what is a veda
a veda is a collection of sacred texts that form the foundation of hinduism
where do Hindus worship
temples and home shrines
who is the religious leader in hinduism
brahmins are the priests
what religion does a upanishad belong to and what is it
Hinduism it is a collection of old texts that explore the meaning of the vedas
in what religion Is and atman beloved to be the soul or self of someone
hinduism
what religion has a caste system
hinduism
is Hinduism polytheistic or monotheistic
polythiestic
what are the 3 Hindu gods
brahma Vishnu and Shiva
list the caste system and what each caste is
brahmins- priests
kshatriyas- warriors, kings
vaishya- merchants, landowners
sudras- commoner, peasants, servants
untouchables are below the caste
to end the cycle of reincarnation in hinduism u must achieve…
moksha (u must be a man from brahmin class to achieve)
who was Buddhism formed by
siddhartha gautama (budha)
which two religions where originated close to eachother
Buddhism and hinduism in India
what is Buddhism signifigant religious text
tripitaka