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Chapter India - Chapter 15
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Hinduism
A religion that developed in India over many centuries Traces its roots to older traditions,
such as Vedic beliefs and Brahmanism
Vedas
A collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus
Sanskrit
An ancient Indian language
Brahmanism
Ancient ritual traditions in which Brahmins played a key role Grew out of older Vedic
religious beliefs and helped lead to Hinduism
Caste
A social class or group in Hindu society 4 classes: Priests Rulers/warriors
Merchants/herders Servants, farmers, laborers
Dharma
A belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to
live an honorable life
Kharma
A Hindu belief and Indian tradition that the good and evil done in a past life determines the
nature of that person’s next life
Reincarnation
The belief that a person’s soul is reborn into a new body after death