At the start of Hinduism, Hindus believe there are four main varnas, social divisions. Which does not belong?

The ______ divided Indian society into groups based on a person's birth, wealth, or occupation. Discriminations based on this was outlawed in the 1980s but still may exist.

This flower is often in Indian art to represent purity. It relates to Hinduism very well.

Hindus believe their soul, atman, leaves their body at death. They are then reborn into another human body, a lower species, or elevated to a higher, heavenly planet. This is called ______________.

Who they are reborn into depends on their _________. Which is the effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul.

Who is an influential Hindu leader that led a movement for Indian independence?

Hindus believe in many sacred places in India. Which river is thought to be the most sacred because it flows our of the Himalayas.

All Hindus try to live in a moral and right way. This goal is called _________.

Which religion does this symbol represent?

Hindus worship at their temple or home. However, ______ and _______ are also seen as important to control the mind.

This Hindu holiday is the Festival of Lights.

This colorful Hindu holiday occurs in the spring. It is the story of the saint Prahlad.

Hindus practice ahimsa (nonviolence) and therefore many are vegetarians. Meat is becoming more popular in the West, but _____ is not eaten.

A restless, young man who was not satisfied with Hinduism began asking his own questions about life and religion. ___________ is believed to have created Buddhism.

To free his mind, Buddha would fast and meditate. What is fasting?

Buddha means ______________.

Two major beliefs of Buddhism are:

Buddhists want to overcome their desire to have _______, a state of perfect peace.

Buddha opposed the ___________. He believed a person's social rank didn't prevent them from enlightenment.

Buddhism is a _________________ religion.

A ___________ is someone who works to spread their religious beliefs.

This symbol represent what religion?

Buddhist religious leaders are called ___________ and nuns.

Hindu religous leaders are called ______, holy man, or Brahmin priest.