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Most predominent religion in India
came about in 500BCE Not necessarily religious worship many gods w/ 1 all powerful diety Brahman |
Hinduism
Just one of many cultures/religions/people found in India |
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6th Century BCE
came out as a reaction to Brahmanism Karma, Nirvana, Monks |
Buddhism
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Idonesia is the most abundent place for this religion
Allah - Submit to God 7th Century BCE Much like christianity` |
Islam
Muslims |
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Linked w/ Hinduism, not only for Hindus
Heirarchies Marriage Restrictions, Very Rigid system |
Caste System
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Practice of when husband has died and is being burned the wife throws herself onto the fire
Voluntary act in 4thBCE If a woman refused she was banished |
Suttee/Sati
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True Wife
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Sanskirt
Sig: A sanskirt performed Suttee until it was banned by the Brits in 1828 |
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Had great wealth, architecture, economy and attracted British
17th and 18th century it is in decline leaders still have positions, but have lost all real control |
Mughal Empire
Sig: from 1750-1800 the empire was in decline mainly because of the internal affairs concerning religion. The empire was Muslim but most people were Hindu, the Hindus were dissatisfied w/ the muslim rule |
