bali Flashcards
(19 cards)
where is bali located
western part of the Nusa Tenggara Islands. between Java Island and Lombok Island.
what is balis capital
Denpasar City
what are balis nicknames
Island of Gods (Pulau dewata) and the Island of a thousand temples
Name of a god that protects bali
Dewata
what other islands other than bali are present in bali province?
Nusa Penida island, Nusa Lembongan island, Nusa Ceningan island, Serangan
Island and Menjangan Island.
anotther name for balinese hindu
Agama Hindu Dharma.
how did hinduism get to bali
in the 8th century, hinduism was brought by traders and the
Majapahit Kingdom.
what does Sang Hyang Widhi mean?
Divine order
the 4 main caste systems in bali
Brahma, Ksatria, Waisya, Sudra
what is the brahma caste
holds the highest position, consisting of priests, sulinggih, teachers and
clergy.
what is the ksatria caste
soldiers, nobles and kings, characterized by the names Anak
Agung, Tjokorda, and the names of Gods.
what is the waisya caste
merchants and government officials,
what is the sudra caste
farming caste, characterized by names such as: Wayan, Putu, Gede, Made, Kadek,
Nengah, Nyoman, Komang, and Ketut.
name for people who are outside from the four castes.
jaba or “outer”
what is ngaben
Ngaben is a corpse burning or cremation
ceremony. Ngaben is
also a symbol of cleansing the spirits of people
who have died.
what is nyepi
Day of silence, celebrated every Saka New Year. On Nyepi, Hindus will
stay indoors to pray and get closer to God.
what is galungan day
day when we memorate the creation of the universe . This also celebrates the
victory of good over evil
what is kecak dance
a dance drama performance
from Bali which usually tells the story of the
Ramayana.
what is the pendet dance
worship dance that was often performed
in Pura. This dance symbolizes
welcoming the descent of the gods into
the natural world. Now it is also a “welcome greeting” dance
