Hinduism Ch 15

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Who was the founder of Hinduism?

Back

There was no single founder

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In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social class?

Back

by birth

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A person who spoke these words most likely belonged to which caste? “I have been learning about battle. My father is showing me how to use different kinds of weapons so I will be a good warrior.”

Back

Kshatriyas

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If an ancient Hindu person belongs to the Vaishya caste they can marry

Back

someone in their caste

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Why did Untouchables live in separate communities?

Back

They were considered unclean.

Front

What does dharma stand for? Options: duty, law, service; obligation, duty, service; law, obligation, service; law, obligation, duty

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law, obligation, duty

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If Hindus live according to their dharma, they

Back

follow the law, fulfill their obligations, perform their duties.

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What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?

Back

They fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.

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To Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of

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Brahman

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What do Hindus believe happens to the soul?

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the soul is reborn into a new body after a person dies