Unit 7: Cultural Characteristics of S&E Asia

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Which religion is considered one of the oldest in the world?

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Hinduism

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What is the name of the Hindu sacred text?

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Vedas

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What is the Hindu belief in reincarnation?

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the belief that a soul returns to life in another body after death

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What is the Hindu belief in Karma?

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that one’s actions determine one’s fate

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How long do Hindus believe a soul will be reincarnated?

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It will be reincarnated until the soul lives a life good enough to be united with Brahman.

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What is the caste system?

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the belief that social class is hereditary

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Where was the religion of Buddhism founded?

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India

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Who was the founder of Buddhism?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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What does “Buddha” mean?

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Enlightened One

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What do Buddhists believe people need to do to be happy and find peace?

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They are to give up greed and greedy desires.