Why Did The Priests In Hinduism Belong To What Caste?

1. The lowest level of India’s society, considered “untouchables” were called _______ Pariahs, “harijans”, “Untouchables”, “Outcastes”, Dalit, “Children of God”

2. The priests in Hinduism belong to what caste? Brahmins
3. What is “Dharma”? “Path of Life”, religious teachings of Hinduism – (“eternal order, religion & law of the universe), Also – the teachings of Buddha in Buddhism.
4. Which of the religions or philosophies does not worship clergy or gods? Confucianism, Buddhism

5. Explain how Buddhism and Hinduism differ? Buddhism is a philosophy and is not based on a holy book or god, but rather a “path of life” or dharma to follow; to be the best you can be. It is based on living a good life and giving back to the
Why are Buddhism and Confucianism not considered ‘true’ religions? Buddhism and Confucianism are not based on holy books or any specific gods. They are both focused on providing good values, and living a productive and meaningful life.

7. Why did the Sikh’s split from Hinduism? Sikhs did not believe in the Caste System, which separated individuals, polytheism, or the pilgrimage to the Ganges. They do believe in reincarnation. They are monotheistic, believing in Naam or the Divine Name. They believe in equality and peace for all souls. They carry daggers for protection and for defense of their religion; a tradition dating back to Muslim and Hindu persecution in the 16th century.

8. What is the name of Hinduism’s sacred river? Ganges
What is Sikhism? List the 5 K’s. Why are they important to Sikh? Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that split off of Hinduism. It believes in the one God. The book of Sikhism is the Guru Granth. It began and remains most prevalent religion in the Punjab region of India. It was started by Guru Nanak and combines the elements of Hinduism and Islam. They do not believe in the Caste System (like the Hindus), reject the idea of a pilgrimage to the Ganges, but do believe in reincarnation. The Sikh’s have to be ready at all times to do battle to defend their religion. They may carry the 5 K’s as the symbols of the religion.
The 5 K’s 1- Kara – steel bangle 2- Kirpan – a small sword 3 -Kes – uncut hair 4 -Kangha – comb 5 –Kachn – short breeches (undergarment)

23. Who were the Dalit’s in the Indian caste system? The Dalits were the “untouchables”, the “outcastes”, the “children of God” of the Indian society. They were below the Indian Caste