HINDUISM

Conner Lund
5th hour

World History

WHERE DID HINDUISM ORIGINATE?

Hinduism was originated in the country of
India and is practiced there to this day

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WHEN DID HINDUISM ORIGINATE?

At the earliest, Hinduism was originated in
6500 BCE and at the latest 2000 BCE

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HOW WAS THE WORLD CREATED

ACCORDING TO HINDUISIM?

The universes were made by Lord Brahma

the Creator

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WHAT ARE THE FOUR GODS OR GODDESSES

OF HINDUISM
The Hindu trinity consisted of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma
Brahma created the universes
Vishnu preserved the universes
Shiva destroyed the universes
Devi or Shakti is the mother goddess

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WHAT IS THE CASTE SYSTEM?

The caste system is a social pyramid in India
Four social sub groups from top to bottom of social
ladder: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras.
"Dalits", were excluded from the varna system
altogether,as untouchables

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WHAT IS ATMAN?
A sanskrist word that means inner self or
soul

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WHAT IS DHARMA?
Dharma is the path of life according to
the codes of conduct described in the
Hindu scriptures.

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WHAT IS THE VEDAS?

Oldest text of Sanskrit language and
Hindu scriptures

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WHAT DO HINDUS BELIEVE IS THE ULTIMATE

GOAL OF EXISTENCE?
The ultimate goal of Hinduism is called moksha,
meaning salvation from samsara (repeating cycle of
reincarnation).
This can only be achieved by abandoning all earthly
desires and becoming one with the universal soul.