The Gods and scriptures
Is Hinduism polytheistic
true or false
true
What is Moksha
the final release from material existence.
Which two main groups where combined to create Hinduism
Indus Valleys and Aryan Invadors
what years did Akbar rule for
1556 to 1605
By what year did the British control most of India
1818
How many Vedas are there
4
What is Ataman
ataman is the individual self or soul, considered the eternal, unchanging, and divine essence of a person
What kind of life did the Indus Valley people live
A soft, clean and comfortable life
Who put the tax back on the Non-Muslins
The successor,Aurangzeb
Name at least 3 things the British brought to India
Western education, English language, different economic ideas, government systems etc
What is Om
a sacred sound that represents the essence of the universe. It is believed to be the sound of creation and the vibration of existence itself
What is dharma
dharma, religious duties pertaining to family and society
Who made the terracotta statues of animals
the Indus Valley group
What two movements are in Islam and India are alike
the Sufi and Bhakti movements
What year did the Indian Rebellion and British Raj start
1857 and 1858
What does Shruti mean
that which is heard
Why do people want Moksha
Each sect lays out its own way of attaining moksha’s reward, a blissful union with the universal spirit of Brahman
What did the Aryans contribute to Hinduism
polytheism (belief in many gods), sacrificial rituals called Yajnas, and the composition of the Vedas
Why did Muslims criticize Hindus about their religion
Because they believe in many gods and also use images in their worship
What is another name for the Indian Rebellion
Sepoy Mutiny
What does Smriti
That which is remembered
How many major sects are there and what high God are they represented by
There are 3 Shiva, Vishnu or Shakti
What did the Indus Valley Group contribute to Hinduism
worshiped sacred animals and practiced early forms of nature worship.
By what century did Muslim rule all of India
the 13 century
What was one reason the Mughal empire started to decline
the Maratha tribes started to gain power in central India