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.

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