1. 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

2. 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