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Ancient Hinduism

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Define cultural diffusion Two or more cultures that bind together
What are 4 example of Aryan culture that became a part of Indian culture? Brahmanism, vedas, varnas, and Sanskrit
What was the religion of the Aryans? Brahmanism
The Aryan religious beliefs are described in the________ Vedas
Later the beliefs were written down as a language called_________ Sanskrit
How many vedas are their 4
According to the Vedas, there were______main________or social classes 4, varnas
Varnas Social class
What and where were Brahmins in the social class? Priests and were in the top of the pyramid
What are Kshatriyas and where were they in the pyramid? Warriors and they were second to top
What were vaisyas? And where were they in the pyramid? Farmers and they were in third to top
What were the sudras and where were they on the pyramid? Servants and slaves and last on the pyramid
Over time the varnas where divided into subgroups called______ Castes
…which became known as the______ Caste system
What were some rules of the caste system? No looking at someone not your caste or eating or marrying that person not your caste
What would happen if you broke a rule? You would be an outcaste and you would do horrible jobs
What is Hinduism? The oldest of the 5 major religions
Who created it? There wasn’t a known founder
When was it developed? Roughly 4000 years ago
What religion did the Hinduism religion emerge from? The Aryans
What is Hinduism both as? Monotheistic AND Polytheistic
Who is Brahman? A universal spirit
What did he do? Created the universe and everything in it
What is everything in the world a part as? Brahman
Of all the many gods and goddesses, which ones stand out the most? How many are there? Brahma, Shira, and Vishnu
Who is Brahma? The creator
Who is Shiva? The destroyer
Who is Vishnu The protector
another name for the soul is the… Atman
A persons ultimate goal in Hinduism is to reunite their soul with Brahman. This process is known as… Moksha
People think this world is only an… Illusion
They think what is the reality Brahman
It takes many lives to understand this, which is why Hindus believe in… Reincarnation
Many Hindus are… Vegetarian
Karma The effects that good or bad actions have on a persons soul
Your path in life is known as… Dharma
What is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth? Samsara
The_____________worked perfectly into Hindu beliefs Caste system 😢😭
The goal was to follow your_____ Dharma
To achieve good_____ Karma
So that you would keep being_______ Reincarnated
Into a higher______ Caste
This way, you would eventually reach the top and reach__________ Moksha
Which would end____________ Samsara
Because your_______ Atman
Will join or combine with________ Brahman
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