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18 Fall - SS Unit 1
Hinduism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of Hindu's God? | Brahman |
| What does Brahman mean? | a collection of all souls |
| Who is the founder of Hinduism? | Unknown |
| Who are 2 great Hindu leaders? | King Asoka & Mohandas Gandhi |
| What is the date of origin of Hinduism? | About 2200BCE |
| What is a caste system? | a belief that social class is hereditary and does not change throughout a person’s life |
| What are the names of the 3 Hindu Gods? | Brahma, Shiva & Vishnu |
| Where is Hinduism largely practiced with over 80% of Indians claiming to be Hindu? | India |
| What are Hindus considered as because they believe in many gods and goddesses? | polytheistic |
| What is reincarnation? | a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth |
| A person’s karma (good or bad behavior) in one life determines what in their next life? | their position, wealth, and social class |
| A soul is reincarnated over and over again until what happens? | they are good enough to achieve moksha |
| What is moksha? | freedom from the cycle of reincarnation |