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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.
