Chapter 9 Section 2 Vocabulary

Major religion that developed in Ancient India which teaches that all souls are part of one main, universal spirit.

• Hineduism

• Brahmanism

• Brahminism

• Hinduism

A person's actions, good or bad, determines whether a person's soul will be reborn into a higher power or lower power

• Karma

• Dharma

• "Sowing and Reaping"

This is known as the universal spirit of Hinduism

• Brahmin

• Brahman

• Shiva

• Karta

This is the idea that the soul will be reborn into many different lives

• Karma

• Dharma

• Reincarnation

Which word describes a person's personal duty in life?

• nirvana

• jania

• dharma

This religion was founded in Ancient India by Siddhartha Guatama - main belief is that inner peace peace comes from ending desire

• Hinduism

• Hinedism

• Brahmanism

• Buddhism

Jainism:

• believes in one universal spirit and emphasizes world peace

• believes in exalting caste system and keeping the highest class in control

• does not believe in a supreme being - emphasizes non violence, peace, and respect for all

State of perfect happiness achieved through ending desires

• Harem

• Nirvana

• Nervana

• Nivana