historical development and significant people of faith
The native religion of ancient India
What is Sanatan Dharma
a major holiday that is also celebrated by Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. It extends over 5 days and celebrates the victory of good over evil.
What is The Festival of Lights; Dwhali?
Hindus remove this before prayer
What are shoes?
Liberation from the eternal cycle of rebirths
What is moksha?
They make all decisions about running the house
Who are females?
What were the three periods in Hindu history?
What is Pre-Vedic Period, Vedic Period and The Upanishadic Period
Name one deity
_______
Common form of Hindu worship
Puja
Hindu scripture that contains many important instructions for living according to the caste
What are the Laws of Manu?
Money or other valuables that the bride bring to the marriage
What is a dowry?
Interpretations of the Vedas. They moved Hinduism from a focus on spiritual practices to a philosophical and meditative way of life
Who are the Upanishads?
The festival of colours
Holi
A bell is rung at the start of prayer to summon it
Murti
Stresses the quest for spiritual knowledge and truth.
What is the Path of Knowledge?
Falling in love, then marrying
Love match
The language of ancient India
What is Sanskrit?
When do most Hindu festivals take place?
The full moon or new moon
Oldest of the Veda
Gagnes River
Leads to liberation. Hindus must choose a particular deity and spend their lives worshipping that deity
What is the Path of Devotion?
Name three shifts from the traditional Hindu marriage
More love matches, marrying different castes, marrying non-Hindus, no more dowries
This period took place from 2500-1500 BCE
What is the Pre-Vedic Period?
Rituals during the Vedic period focused on _____.
What are prayers, the elements of nature, and animal sacrifices.
The four compositions that make up the Vedas
What are: The Samhitas, The Brahmanas, The Aranyakas, The Upanishads?
Involves Hindus doing their dharma, or duty to the best of their ability. Also known as karma yoga
What is the Path of Good Works?
Name three advantages of arranged marriages
Find a spouse who can provide wealth, parents have greater wisdom, know quality of character