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  1. 3. A religion followed by many people in South Asia, based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad.
  2. 5. a social class system in India, historically linked to Hinduism, that determines a person's status and occupation
  3. 6. a state of higher wisdom and understanding, particularly emphasized in Buddhism as the ultimate goal of spiritual practice
  4. 8. A religion in South Asia that emphasizes non-violence towards all living beings.
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  1. 1. the belief that the soul passes through a series of lives, being reborn into a new Karma the concept that one's actions in this life will determine their fate in future lives, central to Hinduism and Buddhism
  2. 2. a religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama, based on the teachings of "the Buddha" to achieve enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth
  3. 4. A seasonal wind in South Asia that brings heavy rainfall, essential for farming.
  4. 7. The major religion in India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and many gods.