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Hinduism Video Notes

Hinduism Video Notes. Introduction. Hinduism Population Distribution Map. # in millions. 900. Approximately _________ million people around the world practice the Hindu religion. History. More than 80% of the people of which COUNTRY practice Hinduism?. India.

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Hinduism Video Notes

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  1. Hinduism Video Notes

  2. Introduction

  3. Hinduism Population Distribution Map # in millions 900 Approximately _________ million people around the world practice the Hindu religion.

  4. History

  5. More than 80% of the people of which COUNTRY practice Hinduism? India

  6. Name another COUNTRY where the vast majority of the people are Hindus… Sri Lanka Bangladesh Nepal

  7. Ancient Indian civilization divided people into 4 classes…also known as…. VARNAS

  8. This class system evolved into the modern social system known as the __________ system. CASTE SYSTEM

  9. Beliefs

  10. This TERM refers to the belief in MANY gods… POLYTHEISM

  11. For Hindus, EVERYTHING is part of a divine unity or God called BRAHMAN.

  12. VISHNU sustains & preserves ALL that is in the universe.

  13. SHIVA has the power to destroy & create the universe.

  14. GANESHA is the destroyer of obstacles (or things that get in our way).

  15. To Hindus, some animals are extremely sacred… ….what animal is a symbol of life and goodness? COWS

  16. Ganges River To Hindus, this is their MOST sacred RIVER…. …..they believe its water can wash away all sins & illness.

  17. SAMSARA refers to the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

  18. What term refers to REBIRTH in a new and different body? REINCARNATION

  19. Hindus believe ALL thoughts and actions are important…. ….to them, the effect of all of our thoughts and actions (good or bad) is known as…

  20. MOKSHA refers to breaking out of the cycle of life, death, & rebirth.

  21. SpiritualPlaces

  22. A MANDIR is the name of a Hindu temple.

  23. TRUE or FALSE In a Hindu temple, statues are used to represent the gods, or various forms of Brahman. TRUE

  24. ASHRINEis a place of worship in a Hindu’s home.

  25. Sacred Writings

  26. Hindu’s sacred writings were written in SANSKRIT, one of the oldest known written languages.

  27. To Hindus, the oldest and most sacred writings are called the

  28. Spiritual Leaders

  29. One of the MOST famous Hindus was MOHANDAS GANDHI. He used the practice of non-violence to win freedom for the people of India.

  30. Gandhi is also known as MAHATMA, or Great Soul.

  31. TRUE or FALSEToday, Gandhi is the current president of India. FALSE

  32. Holidays

  33. Is one of the most joyous & widely celebrated Hindu holidays. It is the festival of lights.

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