The Basic Tenets of Hinduism

Standard III: Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.
     • Identify cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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