Midterm Review #1

large landmass that juts out from a continent

A collection of prayers, hymns, and other religious teachings developed in Ancient India around 1500 BC

In Hindu belief, a rebirth of the soul into another bodily form

An unchangeable social group in Indian Society into which a person is born

Became known as "the Buddha" and began teaching his beliefs on Buddhism

this is taught by Buddha and is the path one must follow to achieve Nirvana

Buddhist belief representing a union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth

Religion with "the Enlightened One" as the founder, in which followers strive to reach Nirvana

Religion with no specific founder and belief in one God in MANY forms {i.e. brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva}

People sent to do religious work in other territory or foriegn countries