Hinduism By Savannah Juarez World History A 31213

Hinduism By: Savannah Juarez World History A 3/12/13

Where did Hinduism Originate? • Hinduism originated from India.

When did Hinduism Originate? • 5, OOO years ago

How was the world created according to Hinduism? • They also say it was created by a god called Tibet. • They also thought it was created and then destroyed repeatedly.

Gods Of Hinduism and roles • Annapurna- is a god of food and cooking. • She has the power to food to any amount of people.

Ganesha God • Became the lord of all existing beings after winning a contest from a sibling. • He is the elephant headed god.

Shakti God • Shakti is the goddess of balance, manifesting to destroy demonic forces.

Shiva • Shiva is the goddess of yoga, self controlled and celibate. (Peace)

Castle system is a system in classes divided into different groups being classified.

Sub group of Caste System • Priests and nobles are the highest, (Brahmins) • Warriors next (Kshatriyas) • Craftsmen's, merchants, and farmers (Vaisyas) • Last class is farm works, servants and laborers. (Sudras)

Atman • Means non-material self, which never changes. Its distinct from life or death.

Dharma • If you do something bad your fait is bad. (karma)

Vedas • It’s the name of the Hinduism holy book. (bible)

Hindu’s belief to be the ultimate goal of existence • Is to do there dharma and to reach there gods. (moksha)

Works Cited “Religion Facts”http: //www. religionfacts. com/hinduism/beliefs/purpose. htm 2005 -2013