6.2 Ancient India

The process of rebirth is a central belief of Hinduism.

• reincarnation

• karma

• dharma

• caste system

The largest religion in India today is a blending of many of the religious traditions of Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Brahmanism

• Hinduism

The religion practiced by the Aryans was called…

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Brahmanism

• Judaism

In Hinduism, everyone has a soul, also called....

• atman

• karma

• dharma

• moksha

The reunification of the soul, or atman, with Brahman, the universal spirit, is the ultimate goal of Hinduism. This is called ___________

• Brahmin

• moksha

• reincarnation

• atman

The highest caste in Indian society is...

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

• Vaisyas

• Sudras

In the caste system these people are workers and servants

• Brahmins

• Sudras

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

The Varnas are

• religious texts

• priests

• social classes, or castes

• an ancient civilization

The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul is known as....

• reincarnation

• varna

• moksha

• karma

Vishna, Shiva, and Brahma are all....

• Varnas

• Hindu Gods

• Vedic Texts

• Prophets