Origins of Hinduism

The religion practiced by the Aryans was called __________

• Buddhist
• Brahmanism

The __________ further divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s rank, wealth, or occupation

• meditation
• caste system

The consequences of how a person lives is known as? 

• Nirvana
• Reincarnation
• Dharma
• Karma

The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 

• dharma
• reincarnation
• ahisma
• shrine

Vaisyas were what?

• Common People
• Warriors and rulers
• Untouchables
• Priests

Which of the varnas were the lowest ranking social class in Aryan society? 

• Vaisyas
• Brahmins
• Sudras
• Kshatriyas

Which of the following is the largest religion in India today? 

• Islam
• Hinduism
• Brahmansim
• Jainism

What job or duty does the brahmins have

• warriors and workers
• priests
• farmers and traders
• servants

What job of duty does the kshatriyas have

• priests
• warriors and workers
• farmers and traders
• servants

What job or duty does the vaisyas do

• priests
• warriors and workers
• farmers and traders
• servants