Origins of Hinduism Religion practiced by the Aryans Brahmanism The effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul Karma The arrival of the _____________ brought the four social classes and the sacred texts of India Aryans Salvation or freedom from life’s worries and the continual cycle of rebirth Moksha The process of rebirth Reincarnation

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras are the four main classes Varnas The largest religion in India today Hinduism The oldest of the sacred texts of the Aryans Rig Veda The soul Atman Groups based on a person’s rank, wealth, or occupation Caste System