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Cards Term Who founded hinduism? Definition there is no one founder Term What are the most important sacred texts for Hinduism? Definition Veds and the Upanishards Term Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic Definition Hinduism is polytheistic. they worship thousands of gods and each god is part of a supreme forecalled brahman. the brahman gives a concrete form that is more understandable to an average person. this is why they have so many gods Term how does karma affect reincarnation? Definition karma affects reincarnation from a persons present situation is the result of the deeds in the past. if done a good deed, a person might reincarnate as a god, but an evil deed might rebirth to something sinister Term what is the caste system? Definition 1. it devoloped in ancient times 2. set up strict social and religious order 3. a persons born into a certain caste and remains a member of that caste for life Term how do the concepts of reincarnatio n and karma support the unfairness of the catse system? Definition reincarnation and karma support the unfairness of the caste systems, because a persons deeds (in the past) are the result (of a present social position). For example. if a person does a good deed that person would be in a high ranking vs. an evil deed brings a person lower or bad social status for the present time Term define: brahma Definition each god is part of a single supreme force Term define : sect Definition religious group Term defin e : atman Definition every person has an essential self ; thing that gets reborn Term reincarnation Definition rebirth of the soul in various forms Term karma Definition comes from a sanskrit word meaning "to do"; how well you have fulfilled your dharma in all your lives