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Which regions of South Asia are NOT dominated by a Hindu population?

RELIGION IN INDIA. Hindu. Muslim. Which regions of South Asia are NOT dominated by a Hindu population?. Christian. Sikh. Sikhism. 1500s – blends elements of Hinduism and Islam. Major Principles. Monotheistic against Caste System Reincarnation Good deeds/acts (heartfelt actions)

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Which regions of South Asia are NOT dominated by a Hindu population?

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  1. RELIGION IN INDIA Hindu Muslim • Which regions of South Asia are NOT dominated by a Hindu population? Christian Sikh

  2. Sikhism • 1500s – blends elements of Hinduism and Islam

  3. Major Principles • Monotheistic • against Caste System • Reincarnation • Good deeds/acts (heartfelt actions) • Charitable giving (10%)

  4. Guru Granth Sahib

  5. 5 k’s of Sikhism • Kesa (long hair, which is never cut) • Kangah (comb) • Kacha (short pants) • Kara (metal bracelet) • Kirpan (a ceremonial dagger)

  6. NO USE Of Drugs or alcohol. • forbidden to cut hair; wear turbans.

  7. Military Tradition and Conflict • Developed strong military tradition because of constant attack • Separatist movement • Punjab region (Sikh majority) • Feel they don’t receive large enough share of govt. resources • Amritsar (Golden Temple) 1984 – govt. ordered attack on Sikh protestors

  8. POST Class – Do in PreClass box • After watching the video clip on Sikhism and taking notes, what elements of Hinduism and Islam do you see in Sikhism?

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