Founders and Texts
Who founded Hinduism?
No single person
What is a caste?
A class or group in Hindu society
Brahmins=
The name of the divine power in Hinduism
Brahman
The belief that each person has an obligation to do their job and do it honorably is called
dharma
What are the sacred texts of Hinduism called?
The Vedas
Each caste has their own _________, or set of duties to perform
Varna
Kshatriya=
Warriors, kings
The name of the creator of the universe
TRIPLE JEOPARDY
Brahma
Hindu's believe in ___________. This is symbolized by the Sacred Cow.
Nonviolence
Where did Hid Hindus get a lot of their traditions from?
DAILY DOUBLE
Brahmanism
Brahmins study the ________
Vedas
Vaishya=
Merchants, landowners
The Preserver of the Universe
Vishnu
All good and evil from a person's past lives determines the nature of their next life
Karma
The Vedas were written in what Ancient Indian language?
Sanskrit
Warriors learn to ___________
fight
Sudra=
Commoners, Peasants, Servants
The Destroyer of the Universe
Shiva
You can climb the social caste system by fulfilling your_________ and having good ___________
Dharma, karma
Hinduism developed __________ over ___________.
Slowly, over time
Once you're born into a caste you ___________ it.
Cannot change
Untouchables=
Street sweepers, latrine (toilet) cleaners
polytheistic
Escaping from Samsara is called
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Moksha