Origin
Where did it start?
India
Polytheistic
4
when did it start? (B.C.E)
2,000 B.C.E
Does hinduism believe in reincarnation and equality?
No
What social group is the feet on Brahma's body?
Shudras: Manual workers, labourers
Who is the founder of this religion
No specific founder
How did Hinduism spread?
Spreaded by priest traveling around
What social group is the largest?
4: Peasants, laborers, and conquered people.
What group of people started Hinduism?
Aryans
What sacred text did they compose?
Upanishads
Name each Stratas
1: Teachers & priests
2:Warriors and leaders
3:Merchants
4: Peasants, laborers, and conquered people.
What do Aryans mean in Sanskrit?
Noble
what is living a moral life in order to become a Braman called?
Dharma
What is Varna?
Caste system