India

Hinduism is both a religion and a way of life that determines a person’s __________.

way of life

In Hinduism, there is a belief in __________ gods.

many (polytheism)

__________ is the belief in the rebirth of the soul into another form until it reaches perfection known as Nirvana.

Reincarnation

Karma is the belief that the '__________' of each human being determines his/her future state.

deeds

Dharma refers to an individual's __________ and obligation within their social group.

duty

The four main social groups of Hinduism are known as __________.

castes

The caste system includes Brahmins (__________), Kshatriya (warriors), Vaishyas (merchants and artisans), and Shudras (servants).

priests

If a person lives a good life, they move up the __________ and eventually reach Nirvana.

castes

Harijans, also known as the __________, are considered outside the caste system.

Untouchables

Old tales of Hinduism are found in the __________ and the epic poem, Mahabharata.

Vedas

In Hinduism, recycling is connected to the belief that all life is __________; this includes respect for all living things.

sacred

Hindus may be reborn into higher or lower __________ based on their actions in life.

castes

Caste is determined by __________; children inherit their caste from their parents.

heredity

The __________ are the highest peaks in India, including Mount Everest.

Himalayas

The __________ River is considered sacred in Hinduism and is a site for baptisms.

Ganges

Seasonal winds called __________ affect the climate of India, bringing rainfall between June and September.

monsoons

Early Indian civilization was characterized by cities such as __________ and Mohenjo-Daro.

Harappa

The __________ books are sacred texts in Hinduism, much like the Bible.

Vedas

Hinduism is considered __________ because it has no single founder and developed through traditions.

polytheistic