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- 2. teacher whose ideas were basis of the religion called Sikhism
- 5. Relating to the Vedas, the ancient sacred texts of India.
- 8. rites of passage to prepare a person for an event or next stage in life
- 9. founder of Jainism who taught 4 basic nonviolent principles to follow
- 10. the belief that the soul, upon, is reborn in another person
- 12. The warrior and ruler caste in ancient India.
- 13. An ancient language of India used in the Vedas and early Hindu writings.
- 15. monotheistic religion founded in India in the 1400s
- 16. A major religion that began in ancient India, based on the Vedas and belief in many gods and reincarnation.
- 17. a nonviolent religion based on the teachings of Mahavira
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- 1. The highest caste in ancient India; priests and religious scholars.
- 3. the avoidance of violent actions
- 4. the effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul
- 6. A social class system in India that divided people into groups based on birth or job.
- 7. The caste of farmers, traders, and merchants.
- 11. the most widespread religion in India today
- 14. The caste made up of workers and servants.