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Complete this sentence about the origins of Hinduism ‘It began in the….’

…Indus Valley around 1500BCE.

Does Hinduism have a founder?

No it is based on sacred texts like the Vedas and the Ramayana

Why are many Hindus vegetarian?

Hindus believe Brahman is found in everything, including all living beings.

Complete this sentence. ‘Hindus worship many deities…’

…that are different aspects of Brahman, like rays from the same sun.

What is the trimurti?

The three main deities in Hinduism: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. They represent the three aspects of the cosmic cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction, respectively.

Brahma

The Creator

Vishnu

The Preserver

Shiva

The Destroyer

henotheistic

the worship of one god without denying the existence of other gods

What are avatars?

incarnations of deities that descend to Earth to restore dharma (righteousness), protect the virtuous, and destroy evil

Name 2 examples of avatars of Vishnu

Rama and Krishna

What is Lakshmi the goddess of?

Wealth

What is Saraswati the goddess of?

Wisdom

Finish this sentence ‘The caste system divides society into…’

…four main Varnas.

What is the order of the caste?

Brahmins, kshatriyas, vaishyas and shudras

What is the role of Brahmins and example jobs?

Priests and teachers - Priests, scholars, temple keepers

What is the role of Kshatriyas and example jobs?

Warriors and rulers - Kings, police, soldiers

What is the role of Vaishyas and example jobs?

Traders and business people - Merchants, farmers, shopkeepers

What is the role of Shudras and example jobs?

Servants and workers - Labourers, cleaners, builders

What is the role of Dalits and example jobs?

Outside the system, historically given dirty or hard jobs (e.g. cleaning toilets).

What is Diwali and when is it celebrated?

Festival of Lights, celebrated in October/November

What is Dharma?

The duties a Hindu should follow in their life

What does Diwali celebrate?

Rama and Sita returning home after defeating Ravana and the victory of light over darkness, good over evil.

What are 4 traditions of Diwali?

Cleaning homes, lighting diyas (oil lamps), fireworks, prayers to Lakshmi, goddess of wealth

Where is the story of Rama and Sita found?

Ramayana

Brahman

Hindus believe that Brahman is the one true God and supreme spirit, but he has many forms

Caste (Varna)

the groups that people are divided into according to Hinduism

Karma

energy created by good and bad actions

Reincarnation

being reborn into another body

Samsara

the cycle of birth, death and rebirth

Moksha

Liberation from samsara, resulting in union with Brahman; no more rebirth