one of the oldest religions in the world, beginning with the Aryans; thousands of gods and goddesses

established social groups that people are born into and cannot change.You’re born, you live, you die in your cast.”

the language of India, developed by the Aryans

the idea of passing through many lives to achieve Brahman

the consequences of how a person lives

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Ancient India

Word	Definition
Hinduism	one of the oldest religions in the world, beginning with the Aryans; thousands of gods and goddesses
cast system	established social groups that people are born into and cannot change.You’re born, you live, you die in your cast.”
Sanskrit	the language of India, developed by the Aryans
Brahman	the universal spirit
Brahmin	caste of Hindu priests
Reincarnation	the idea of passing through many lives to achieve Brahman
Dharma	the Divine Law
Karma	the consequences of how a person lives