Ch 25 in Geography Textbook Hinduism Key Beliefs Vedas Holy Writing and Varnas Caste System Hinduism Polytheist gt3 million gods But they have 3 main ones Brahma The Creator Vishnu The Preserver ID: 599343
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Religions of India
Ch. 25 in Geography TextbookSlide2
Hinduism: Key Beliefs
Vedas (Holy Writing) and
Varnas
(Caste System)Slide3
Hinduism = Polytheist (>3 million gods)
But they have 3 main ones)
Brahma: The Creator
Vishnu: The Preserver
Shiva: The DestroyerSlide4
Hinduism: Key Beliefs (continued)Slide5
Buddhism: Key Beliefs
Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
GOAL: ACHIEVE NIRVANA (state of perfect peace)Slide6
Quick Quiz Geo: Ch. 25a
Hindus believe everyone is born into a 1. _______ system and needs to fulfill their 2. ________ in that role. 3. They believe that _______, or the good works/actions someone does, adds up, and that if they did enough good works, then they can go up a level when they are reincarnated. Their goal is to be freed from the reincarnation cycle or __________.Slide7
Quick Quiz: Ch. 25b
Buddhism started with a prince named ________ ___________. He came up with the idea that all __________ is caused by ___________. The way to get rid of desire is to follow the _________ _________ _________.
These religions influence India and the surrounding countries. Also ___________ winds that bring moist or dry air to an area affect people’s daily lives.