Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism

Hanuman

________- leader of monkey armies in Ramayana, helped Rama recover his wife Site from the demon king Ravana.

Krishna

________- 8th incarnation of Vishnu, embodiment of love, joy, and playfulness.

Kali

________- goddess of time, doomsday, death, mother of all children.

Ganesh

________- remover of obstacles, god of intellect and wisdom.

Untouchables

________- Outcast (Out of Caste), Street sweepers, latrine cleaners.

Vedic hymns

What were written down to create the Upanishads? Answer with a single words or term.

Brahma

________- The creator of the universe.

Moksha

What is achieved through the perfect understanding between atman and Brahman? Answer with a single words or term.

Jains

What is one of the wealthiest groups in Modern India because they often chose to work in trade? Answer with a single words or term.

Rama

The Avatars of Vishnu: ________- 7th incarnation of Vishnu, embodiment of chivalry and virtue.

Sudra

________- Commoners, Peasants, Servants.

Samsara

________- The cycle of death and rebirth.

Vaishya

________- Merchants, Landowners.

Bhramin

________- Priests, Academics.

Dharma

________- The moral responsibility that you hold within your life /caste level.

Hinduism

________ developed slowly over a long period of time.

Atman

________- An individuals soul.

Aryan Migration

________- 1750 BCE.

Caste

________- a social group in a traditional Indian society.

caste system

What was ultimately based on your birth /parents? Answer with a single words or term.

Jains

________ believe that everything has a soul and should not be harmed.

Hinduism

What is monotheistic, aka has one God with multiple avatars? Answer with a single words or term.

Castes

________ maintained social order and gave people a sense of identity.

Jains

________ are generally vegetarian, fast often and consistently, and are very focused on the practice of meditation.