Polytheism and Hinduism

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Polytheism

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Believing in and worshipping many gods.

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Caste system

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A special way of organizing people into groups based on what their families did or where they came from.

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Hinduism

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An ancient religion with many gods and goddesses, and the belief that everyone has a soul that goes through many lifetimes.

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Major Religion in India

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Hinduism is a major religion in India.

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Buddhism

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A way of life based on the teachings of the Buddha, who found a way to stop suffering and become "enlightened," or wise. It teaches people how to live a good and kind life.

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Untouchables

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In some places, especially in the past, some people were unfairly treated and called "untouchables" because they were thought to be lower in status or not as clean as others, leading to discrimination and unfair treatment. This is an offensive word and should not be used to define people.

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Reincarnation

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When someone dies, their soul (or spirit) is reborn in a new body, like a new life, and this can happen many times.

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Buddhist Belief

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Buddhists believe in reincarnation but they practice a good life to reach Nirvana.

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Ethics

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The rules or guidelines that help us understand what's right and wrong, and how to treat others with kindness and respect.