What theory do Hindus beleive about the afterlife?

reincarnation, meaning the soul passes into a new body+life

Why do Hindus consider the Ganges River sacred?

Holiest river in Hindu religion; seen as very pure.

Believers in Hinduism are expected to

fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation

The Caste System and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma had what impact on hindu society?

establishment of a set of rules for individuals in society

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1
The Indian Caste system determines
Position in society
Who you marry
Profession
all of the above
2
What are the Vedas?
Jewish sacred texts
Sanskrit
fasting
Hindu sacred texts
3
What determines your place in the caste system?
Your ethnicity
Your birth
Your gender
Your virtue
4
What religion believes in reincarnation, is polytheistic, and has a social caste system
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Confucianism
5
Why is the Bhagavad-Gita important to Hinduism?
It contains the history of the Indo-Aryans
It contains their ideas of dharma
It contains the ideas of the gurus
It contains key Hindu beliefs
6
What theory do Hindus beleive about the afterlife?
buried in fancy tombs in pyramids full of gold and jewels
reincarnation, meaning the soul passes into a new body+life
sent to gods who help make ammends for wrongdoings on Earth
just plain death, no afterlife
7
What do Buddhists and Hindus have in common?
belief in reincarnation
teachings of the dharma
holy teachings of the Vedas
worship of many gods
8
Why do Hindus consider the Ganges River sacred?
The river is a large source of income for India.
It is not considered sacred.
Holiest river in Hindu religion; seen as very pure.
The Ganges is a source of hydroelectric power.
9
Believers in Hinduism are expected to
follow the Eightfold Path to achieve enlightenment
complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
obey the Ten Commandments
fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
10
What animals do Hindus beleive to be sacred?
cows
pigs
horses
dogs
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In Hinduism what determines your place within the caste system in the next life after reincarnation?
shudra
reincarnation
karma
dharma
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The Caste System and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma had what impact on hindu society?
establishment of a set of rules for individuals in society
positive impact on the economy
encouraged education
a desire to get rich

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