1. WHI: SOL 4a-f Hinduism

2. Belief in many forms of one God (Brahman) Monotheistic Also considered polytheistic Vedas and Upanishads: Sacred writings Spread along major trade routes Today, located in India

4. Beliefs Atman: individual souls Reincarnation: Rebirth based upon karma Karma: Knowledge that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences – Ex. Behavior in this lifetime affects caste in the next Ahisma: non-violence Moksha: End of reincarnation cycle, achieving unity with the Universe and Brahman – It takes at least 9 lifetimes for a soul to achieve moksha

5. Caste System Rigid division of classes Determines job, marriage, wealth, education, areas of living – Hindus believe that caste is a direct result of actions in a previous lifetime – Dharma: rules of a particular caste