Unit 2: World Religions

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caste system

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a hierarchy that determines a persons social and occupational status

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carn-

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word part that means "flesh". reincarnation

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karma

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cause and effect principle where a person's actions and intentions shape their future

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nirvana

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in Buddhism, the supreme goal of life; a state of perfect peace and wisdom

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brahman

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the creator in Hinduism

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mono-

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word part meaning "one". monotheism

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poly-

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word part meaning "multiple". polytheism

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re-

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word part meaning "again, back". reincarnation

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enlightenment

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in Buddhism, the end of suffering and the ultimate peace

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theo-

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word part meaning "god". Polytheistic, monotheistic