Ancient India

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When people were finally free from all earthly concerns, they would reach nirvana, which is not a physical place. Nirvana is an emotional or spiritual state and a feeling of perfect peace and

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happiness

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Hindus believe they have to earn a better existence in the next life by following dharma, or their personal _______.

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duty

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In Hinduism, the idea of reincarnation is closely related to karma, things you do in this life determines how you will be reborn. According to karma, peoples ________ in life is not an accident.

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status

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According to Hinduism, reincarnation is the rebirth of the ______. Options: mind, soul, body, life

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soul

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Hindus believe that in reincarnation, each soul must pass through many lives because most souls do not reunite with _______ immediately after death. Options: Brahman, Brahmin, nirvana, varna.

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Brahman

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In Hinduism, the varna you reached in reincarnation depended on which two things?

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karma and dharma

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India, home to the Himalayan mountain range (includes Mount Everest) and known to be a peninsula and subcontinent, had many monsoons which affected India's...

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climate

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What is the varna system of ancient India also called?

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Caste System

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In the Caste system, every varna had thousands of smaller groups called jati. The varna you were born into determined your job and social life for how long?

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your life

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Buddhism teaches followers to seek spiritual truth by following what?

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The Four Noble Truths