Hinduism Religion Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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What century does Hinduism begin?

A

3 century B.C.E

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2
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Is Hinduism diverse?

A

Yes

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3
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Hinduism is the source of what types of religions?

A

Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism

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4
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Hinduism comes from what Sanskrit name?

A

Sindhu

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5
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Where did Pre-Aryans develop a advanced civilization?

A

The River Vally

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6
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The Aryan’s merged who?

A

Natives of India

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7
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Aryan means what?

A

“The Noble One”

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8
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What are Chieftains called?

A

“Rajas”

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9
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The Basic classes of people are?

A

Priest, Warriors, Merchants, and Servants

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10
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Aryan Religion is what?

A

Polytheistic

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11
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What are the Vedas?

A

The oldest sacred books of Hinduism

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12
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Rig-Veda means what?

A

Knowledge of Sacred love

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13
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Yajur-Veda means what?

A

Knowledge of rites

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14
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Sama-Veda means what?

A

Knowledge of chants

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15
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Athrua-Veda means what?

A

Knowledge given by Artharva

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16
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Brahman is what type of people?

17
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Kshatriya/Raja is what 2 type of people?

A

Warriors/Rules

18
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Vaishya is what 3 type of people?

A

Artisans, Merchants, and Farmers

19
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Sudra is what type of people?

20
Q

What are the 10 characteristics of Being Hindu?

A
  1. Pleasantness
  2. Patience
  3. Control of mind
  4. Non-Stealing
  5. Purity
  6. Control of one’s senses
  7. Intelligence
  8. Knowledge
  9. Truthfulness
  10. Non-irritability