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Hinduism in Ancient India
Hinduism
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Social Studies
6th Grade
01/08/2021

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The three objectives
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1. Find out about the beginning of Hinduism.

2. Learn about the teachings of Hinduism.

3. Examine the practice of Hinduism.

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brahman
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a single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in evreything.
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avatar
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a representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form
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reincarnation
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the rebirth of the soul in the body of another living being
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dharma
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the religious and moral duties of Hindus
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Hinduism started when?
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3,500 years ago
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Hinduism became _______ over the time
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complex

 

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Hindus believe that since people are different, ...
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they need many different ways of approaching god
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Hinduism is one of the world's ...
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Major Religions (850 million people)
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Hinduism has no one...
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single founder
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What are 3 gods they believed in?
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1. Brahma

2. Vishnu

3. Shiva

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The powers of the gods

 

1. Brahma

2. Vishnu

3. Shiva

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1. creator of earth

2. preserver

3. destroyer

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One of the Hindu religious texts is the what?
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Upandishads
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Upandishad is...
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reincarnation
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To escape the cycle of death and rebirth, they need to listen to their...
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dharma
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These duties depend on such factors as a persons...
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class age
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Another important part of Hinduism is...
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ahimsa (no violence)
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Many non-Hindus know what?
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Yoga
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Yoga means...
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union
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Another is the yoga of selfless deeds, such as...
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giving to the poor
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Hindus worship in private or public?
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public
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It is common for Hindus to choose a...
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personal god
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