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MHS Hinduism

(Mooresville) Hinduism

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Modern day country where Hinduism emerged India
River where the Indian civilization first developed Indus
Invaders who conquered in early India, created a new social system and laid the foundations for Hinduism Aryans
River that is today considered holy by Hindus Ganges
The belief that time and life is a cycle of birth and rebirth samsara
The belief that when a person dies, they come back in a new form reincarnation
The holiest text of Hinduism...contains chants and hymns Vedas
Holy text in Hinduism...talks about rituals Upanishads
Holy text in Hinduism...talks about doing your duty Bagavad Gita
Release from the cycles of life. Union with Brahman Moksha
The belief that what you do, will come back around to you...can influence how you are reincarnated karma
Your duty dharma
Practice of non-violence ahimsa
The ultimate god Brahman
The creator god Brahma
The preserver god Vishnu
The destroyer god Shiva
A religion that has aspects of monotheism and polytheism henotheism
New Year celebration in Hinduism Diwali
Celebration where Hindus throw colored powder at each other Holi
Festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil Navaratri
Beautiful cloth worn by Hindu women Sari
Dot worn on the forehead in Hinduism Bendhi
Most common symbol of Hinduism Aum
Animal considered sacred to Hindus Cow
This faith branched out of Hinduism...teaches extreme non-violence Jainism
Social structure that emerged in early India Caste System
Teacher in Hinduism guru
Famous Hindu who helped India achieve independence Gandhi
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