Why do Hindus consider the Ganges River sacred?

Holiest river in Hindu religion; seen as very pure.

What theory do Hindus beleive about the afterlife?

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

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

Believers in Hinduism are expected to

fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation

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

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