Hinduism

Hinduism developed

• from one supreme ruler

• only from native groups

• only from the teachings of Aryans

• over thousands of years as a collection of traditions

What are the Vedas?

• A collection of sacred texts

• An ancient Indian language

• A journey to a religious place

• Social classes in India

The Vedas

• Are sacred to 1 billion Hindus

• Explain the core concepts of Hinduism

• Contain eternal truths

• All of the above

Varnas

• are an ancient Indian language

• Hindu concept that people are born with a set of skills that help them serve one of the four general needs of a functioning society

• are a collection of sacred texts

• are a religious journey

Brahmins

• rulers and warriors

• priests, scholars, and teachers

• merchants, artisans, and farmers

• servants and laborers

Kshatriyas

• rulers and warriors

• priests, scholars, and teachers

• merchants, artisans, and farmers

• servants and laborers

Vaishyas

• rulers and warriors

• priests, scholars, and teachers

• merchants, artisans, and farmers

• servants and laborers

Shudras

• rulers and warriors

• priests, scholars, and teachers

• merchants, artisans, and farmers

• servants and laborers

Why did Mahatmas Gandhi criticize the caste system?

• They did not reflect Hindu beliefs

• They took power away from him

• They did not evolve from jatis

• The caste system did not allow Hindus to marry Catholics

Sanskrit is

• The caste system in India

• A sacred text

• An ancient Indian language

• A journey to a religious site