1. Hinduism

2. Origins Originated in modern Pakistan
Difficult to determine when Hinduism began
Possibly the 3rd century BCE
Hinduism has evolved throughout history
Hinduism is the primary religion on the Indian subcontinent

4. Beliefs Hindus believe in an absolute reality named Brahman
Belief in thousands of different Gods that make up a Pantheon
Braham, Vishnu and Shiva are the most prominent
Hindus pray to specific Gods

6. Belief in the constant cycle of birth and reincarnation
Karma links the way we live with the kind of rebirth we have
Dharma is the moral standard people try to live by
Each state of life has a specific dharma

7. Hindus strive to reach Moksha, a place between life and death
Unattainable for most Hindus
Belief that all life is sacred and avoid violence
Many Hindus are vegetarians
Cows are sacred animals

8. Hindus are born into four different castes or varnas
Brahman or priests
Kshatriya or warriors
Vaishya or merchants and farmers
Sudra or lowest class

9. Facts Hindus worship in temples or shrines
The body is considered a temple where worship can also take place
Hindus have no high priests or leaders
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world
Behind Christianity and Islam

10. The Vedas is the holy book in Hinduism
Hindus are always cremated after death
Hindus have red dots on their heads to show that they belong to a caste