Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism

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Hanuman

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

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Krishna

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

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Kali

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

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Ganesh

- remover of obstacles, god of intellect and wisdom.

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Untouchables

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

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Vedic hymns

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

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Brahma

- The creator of the universe.

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Moksha

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

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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.

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Rama

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

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Sudra

- Commoners, Peasants, Servants.

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Samsara

- The cycle of death and rebirth.

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Vaishya

- Merchants, Landowners.

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Bhramin

- Priests, Academics.

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Dharma

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

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Hinduism

developed slowly over a long period of time.

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Atman

- An individuals soul.

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Aryan Migration

- 1750 BCE.

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Caste

- a social group in a traditional Indian society.

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caste system

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

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Jains

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

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Hinduism

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

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Castes

maintained social order and gave people a sense of identity.

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Jains

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