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Hinduism Study Guide

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Where did Hinduism first develop? Indus River Valley
Based on the chapter, what is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit? Because the Vedas was written in Sanskrit, so people in India would have to study Sanskrit to be able to read the Vedas.
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which is... A collection of sacred texts.
Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system of discrimination? He argued that it had no place in Indian society and did not fit with Hindu teachings.
According to the Vedas, what are the varnas? Four main social classes that are necessary to a functioning society.
Which job was a Vaishyas most likely to do? They were most likely to be merchants, artisans, or farmers.
A person who spoke these words most likely belonged to which social class? "I have been learning about ba le. My father is showing me how to use different kinds of weapons so I will be a good warrior." Kshatryas.
Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians? Because they did work that other Indians were unwilling to do or considered lowly, such as handing garbage or dead animals.
The certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of... Brahman.
What is most true of most Hindu temples? They all have very elaborate statues.
In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do? Transforms it.
In the festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates... Good (light) winning over evil (darkness).
What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma? The way of one's role in society.
Which animals became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life? A cow.
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to... Achieve moksha, or freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
Which image represents samsara, the Hindu view of birth, life, and death? The wheel.
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