Hindu Flashcards
How many hindus are there in the world today
Over 1 billion
Where can hindus be traced to
India
When can hinduism be traced to
3000 years ago
Where does the word hindu come from
The Indus River in northwest India
who founded hinduism
No single founder
What are the Vedas
a collection of sacred writings
What are the Vedas
a collection of sacred writings
What language are they written in
Sanskrit
Define polytheism
The belief. in more than one god
What is animal sacrifice
a method of worship thAt involves animals being offered to gods
define diety
a god or godess
define diety
a god or godess
What is a symbol
AN image that expresses religious ideas
Give one example of a symbol in hinusim
Three spears, chakra and the om
Accept one on these
what does shurti mean
a word referring to religious teachings
