Chapter 5 Section 2- The Origins of Hinduism

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All of the following were part of the four varnas except: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras, Vedas

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Vedas

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How did a person become a member of a caste system?

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They were born into it.

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What is the Rigveda?

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The oldest of the Vedas that contained a collection of hymns of praise to many gods.

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What are the Vedic texts?

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Sacred hymns and poems, collections of writings by Aryan Brahmins.

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According to Hindu belief, all of the following are the three major forms of Brahman except: Brahma, Siva, Vishnu, Kermit the Frog

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Kermit the Frog

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What is Karma?

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The effects good or bad actions have on a person's soul.

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What is the caste system?

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A division of people based on a person's birth, wealth, or occupation.

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When was the Rigveda probably written?

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Before 1000 BC

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Jainism and Sikhism are based on whose teachings?

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Mahavira and Guru Nanak

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What are the two religions that developed out of Hinduism?

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Sikhism and Jainism