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19 Cards in this Set
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Jainism
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6th century BC, started revolt against early Hindu practices, especiallly animal sacrifice.
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Ahimsa
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Non-violence to all living things.
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Education
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Strong emphasis on education.
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Influence on Indians
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Though few in number, Jainists have influence on other Indians.
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Jaina (“victor”)
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Religious teacher who proclaimed himself prophet of the new religion.
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Jainist Vow
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Vow to not kill, lie, or steal.
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Mahavira (“great hero”)
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Alternate name for Jaina
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Vegetarianism
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Very strict vegetarians.
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Nat Worship
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a form of Animism.
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Nat
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Spirit of trees, rain or natural objects
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Offerings
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Made to nat for protection.
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Rituals
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Performed in front of shrines with image of nat.
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Shinto
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Native religion of Japan, Animism & Nature Worship.
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Kami
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Spirit in all living & non-living objects.
Invokes awe, mystery & incomprehension, extraordinary powers. |
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Lack of Doctrine
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No founder, scripture, or organized doctrine.
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Postwar Japan
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American occupation splits gov and Shinto.
Emperor not a god. Shinto loses support being linked with war. 1947 marks freedom of religion. Shrines privately supported. |
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Shinto
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“way of the kami”.
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State Shinto (1868-1945)
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Sole religion of gov and schools.
Emperor was high priest. Shinto ceremonies compulsary to arrouse patriotic fervor. Shinto shrines & priests supported w/ gov money. |
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Tori
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Gateway to a Shinto shrine.
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