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What were the four classes, or varnas, described in the Vedas?
What were the four classes, or varnas, described in the Vedas?
- Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras (correct)
- Priests, Merchants, Servants, Untouchables
- Brahmans, Warriors, Farmers, Laborers
- Scholars, Soldiers, Artisans, Peasants
What term did Europeans use to describe the levels in India’s social system?
What term did Europeans use to describe the levels in India’s social system?
- Kshatriyas
- Caste (correct)
- Brahmans
- Varnas
What was outlawed by the 1950 Indian constitution?
What was outlawed by the 1950 Indian constitution?
- Discrimination against Dalits (correct)
- Discrimination against women
- Discrimination against foreigners
- Discrimination against the elderly
According to the Vedas, what was the universe formed from?
According to the Vedas, what was the universe formed from?
Who were the Vaishyas according to the Vedas?
Who were the Vaishyas according to the Vedas?
What was the main role of the Kshatriyas according to the Vedas?
What was the main role of the Kshatriyas according to the Vedas?
How did the varnas affect people's lives over time?
How did the varnas affect people's lives over time?
Why did Mohandas K. Gandhi advocate for the rights of untouchables?
Why did Mohandas K. Gandhi advocate for the rights of untouchables?
What term was used to refer to the people who did work no one else would do?
What term was used to refer to the people who did work no one else would do?
How did the varnas affect people's lives over time?
How did the varnas affect people's lives over time?
What is the main difference between Hinduism and Buddhism, Christianity, or Islam in terms of its origins?
What is the main difference between Hinduism and Buddhism, Christianity, or Islam in terms of its origins?
What is the significance of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva in Hinduism?
What is the significance of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva in Hinduism?
What does dharma mean in Hinduism?
What does dharma mean in Hinduism?
According to Hinduism, what happens to a person's soul when the body dies?
According to Hinduism, what happens to a person's soul when the body dies?
What role does Shiva play in Hinduism?
What role does Shiva play in Hinduism?
What does Vishnu represent in Hinduism?
What does Vishnu represent in Hinduism?
Who are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva in Hinduism and what are their roles?
Who are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva in Hinduism and what are their roles?
Describe the beliefs about the soul in Hinduism and the process of reaching perfection.
Describe the beliefs about the soul in Hinduism and the process of reaching perfection.
