Hinduism Unit Test

Monism

Belief in a singlem unified reality or existence.

Moksha

Liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth; union with the divine.

Brahman

The ultimate reality or world soul, which is eternal and beyond comprehension.

Atman

The individual soul, part of Brahman.

Deities

Various gods and goddesses representing aspects of life and the universe.

Cyclical

The concept that time and life are cyclical, repeating in cycles.

Linear

The concept of events occuring in a straight linem from beginning to end.

Karma

The law of cause and effectm actions in this life will determine fate in future lives.

Dharma

The moral and ethical duties and responsibilities in life, vary according to one’s class, stage of life, and occupation.

Samsara

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Caste System

Hierarchical social classes in Hindu society.

Brahmins

The priestly classin the caste system.

Kshatriya

The warrior class in the caste system.

Vaishya

The merchant and artisan class in the caste system.

Shudra

The laborer class in the caste system.

Untouchables

Those outisde the caste system, facing severe discrimination.

Four stages of Life

The four stages of a Hindu’s life: Student, Marriage / Householder, Forest Dweller, and Sannyasin

Kama

Pursuit of artistic, reacreational, and sensual pleasure

Sannyasin/ Wandering Ascetic

Return to society, but remains detached

Artha

Pursuit of both material and political wealth

Karma Marga

Path of works

Jnana Marga

Path of knowledge

Bhakti Marga

Path of Devotion

What are the four main deities?

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Kali, and Krishna

What is the difference on how western and hinduism culture view time?

The difference between Western and hinduism perspective of time is…

• Concept on time
  - Western: Linear Time
  - Hinduism: Time is cyclical

• After Life:
  - Western: Believes in Heaven & Hell
  - Hinduism: Believes in Reincarnation and how karma affects your reincarnation

• Practices:

  - Western: Emphasizes punctuality, deadlines, and scheduling

  - Hinduism: Festivals and spiritual practices tied to cosmic cycles and seasons

What are some ways Hindu practice their faith? What are sacred places and traditions for them?

Some ways Hindu practices their faith:

• Meditations

• Festivals

• Pray

  Sacred places/ traditions:

• Ganges River because it’s for spiritual healing

• Pilgrimage: Journeys to seek blessings

Explain the relationship between kharma, dharma, and caste

Karma, dharma, and caste are connected because your actions (karma) are influenced by your duties (dharma), which are determined by your caste. Following your dharma leads to good karma, helping you move toward a better life in the future.

Levels of the caste system, and what’s done in each

Brahmins - Priests, scholars, and teachers

Kshatriyas - Rulers, warriors, and adminastrators

Vaishyas - Families of farmers and merchants

Shudras - Laborers and servants to the higher caste

What are the four stages of life that and the significant events that happen in each

1. Student: involves an initiation ritual

2. Marriage/ Householder: Arranged marriage, goal is to raise a family, and pursue a career

3. Forest Dweller: Man retreats for a spiritual quest (wife may join)

4. Sannyasin: Return to society, but remains detached

What are the four goals of life?

• Kama

• Artha

• Dharma

• Moksha

Name examples of Hinduism’s three path of liberation and explain what happens in each

Karma Marga: Active, wanting to donate to make a change

Jnana Marga: Philosophical, dedication to learning meditation

Bhakti Marga: Emotional, focus on divine instead of selfish concerns