India: Geography and Hinduism

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The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives.

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karma

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The rebirth of a soul in a new body.

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reincarnation

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Considered India's holiest river.

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Ganges River

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The final goal for Hindus, liberation from reincarnation.

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moksha

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Hindus worship many gods.

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A person's duty or what is right for him or her.

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dharma

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Hinduism is polytheistic. What does that mean?

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Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.

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If a young woman is helping a man learn to read in rural India, which Hindu belief is she following?

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She is following her dharma by performing her duties and living in an honorable way.

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In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.

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Moksha

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What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?

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Caste