World Religions 2: Hinduism
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"...Now while Hinduism is largely limited to India, as well as places where Indians have settled, it is worth remembering that since ancient times India has always had a very large population. Today Hinduism has over one billion followers, making it one of the world’s largest religions. ..."
Key Terms
- Hinduism
- Reincarnation
- Aryans
- Sanskrit
- Vedas
- Upanishads
- Polytheistic
- Samsara
- Karma
- Caste System (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra) + Untouchables
- Dharma
- Ramayana
Guided Viewing Questions
- What is reincarnation and why is it important to Hinduism?
- What is Hinduism’s view of God?
- What is the caste system and how is it related to reincarnation?
- How is the caste system connected to the concept of Dharma?