Hinduism and the Caste System

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Vocabulary flashcards covering Hinduism core beliefs and the structure of the Caste System based on the lecture notes.

Last updated 11:15 PM on 9/9/26
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Hinduism

A belief system with no founder, where priests are Brahmins, and followers believe in reincarnation.

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Karma

Consequences through own actions.

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Dharma

Power that runs universe, duty, morality (expectation of life).

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Caste System

A social hierarchy where where you are put is where you stay, but when you die and reincarnate, it was believed that you would reincarnate into the next higher job.

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Brahmin

Priest; the group at the top of the caste system.

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Kshatriyas

Warriors in the caste system.

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Vaishyas

Traders in the caste system.

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Shudras

Unskilled workers in the caste system.

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Pariah

Untouchables (outcastes) at the base of the caste system.