6.17A Religions of South and Southeast Asia

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Because Hindus practice ahimsa (nonviolence toward all living creatures), most Hindus eat a ____________________________ diet.

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vegetarian

Front

The Hindu New Year, ____________________________, is the triumph of light over dark. It is celebrated with the lighting of candles.

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Diwali

Front

What are the Hindu beliefs about cows?

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They represent god and should be treated as sacred creatures.

Front

India was the birthplace for of Hinduism and Buddhism.... TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

Front

Monotheism is the belief in ____________?

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One god

Front

The most popular religion in India is _________.

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Hindu

Front

Reincarnation is _____

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a cycle of death and rebirth

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Belief in more than one God

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Polytheism

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A belief that someone's destiny or fate is a result of their actions.

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karma

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The Ganges River is the holiest river of the __________ religion.

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Hindu