What’s the world’s 3 rd largest religion?
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What’s the world’s 3rd largest religion?
Hinduism
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Hindu Religion and Caste System in
India
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Hinduism is the religion of about 83% of the population of India.
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GodsPolytheism Hindus believe that there are many gods and
goddesses (deities)
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3 major points to remember about the
Hindu religion
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teaches that a person is born, lives, dies, and is reborn again many times
Reincarnation
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Karmaa person's social position in the next life depends upon his/her conduct in the present life
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DharmaProvides a code of behavior or set of moral and ethical rules governing the conduct of each social class
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Type of social organization in which a person’s occupation and position in life is determined by the circumstances of his/her birth
Caste System
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Does the caste system still exist
today?-Not officially-Forbidden by the Constitution of India in 1950-Less prevalent in urban India but remains very visible in rural areas
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Priests/TeachersWarriors
Merchants/farmersLaborers
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1. What is the difference between American Society and the ancient Indian Caste System?
2. Can people in America move up and down the social system?
3. Does America represent more
of a pyramid or a ladder? Explain.
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