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The Basic Tenets of Hinduism

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Standard III: Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.
• Identify cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies.
Question 1
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(DOK 1) The _____ is a revered and sacred animal in Hinduism - it represents Mother Earth as a source of goodness and its milk nourishes all creatures.

Question 2
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(DOK 1) Hinduism is closely tied to the story and people of what ancient civilization?

Question 3
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(DOK 1) Hinduism is a mixture of Native Indian and _____ cultures.

Question 4
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(DOK 1) The _____ are the Hindu holy books or "books of knowledge."

Question 5
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(DOK 1) What term means "liberation from the cycles of rebirth."

Question 6
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(DOK 2) Explain how the Hindu belief of nonviolence connects to the American Civil Rights Movement.

Question 7
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(DOK 2) How can karma and reincarnation affect one's place in the caste system?

Question 8
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(DOK 3) In what two ways does Hinduism distinguish itself from the other major religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism)?

Question 9
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(DOK 3) Hindu belief is said to be totally "non-exclusive." Explain how Hindus look at or view other religions.

Question 10
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(DOK 3) Explain how Hinduism is BOTH montheistic and polytheistic?