Caste system - A social hierarchy in which individuals are born into a specific social group that determines their occupation and social status.
Untouchable - A term used to describe individuals considered to be outside of the traditional caste system hierarchy, often associated with the lowest social status and subjected to social and economic discrimination.
Sanskrit - An ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia, primarily used in Hindu religious texts and classical literature.
Buddhism - A religion and philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) that emphasizes the pursuit of enlightenment and the cessation of suffering through the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path.
Punjab - A region in South Asia that is divided between India and Pakistan, known for its rich cultural and linguistic heritage.
Dowry - A payment or property given by the bride's family to the groom or groom's family during a marriage ceremony, often practiced in South Asian cultures.
Sikhism - A monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region of India, focused on the worship of one God and the teachings of the ten Sikh Gurus.
Varanasi - An ancient city in northern India, considered one of the holiest cities in Hinduism and an important pilgrimage site.
Ganges River - A sacred river in northern India that holds great religious significance in Hinduism, believed to have purifying powers and used for ritual bathing and cremation ceremonies.
Jainism - An ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non-violence, truth, and asceticism, founded by Mahavira and with a strong focus on the importance of karma and liberation of the soul.
Match each term with its description below.(3 points)
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Caste system
Untouchable
Sanskrit
Buddhism
Punjab
Dowry
Sikhism
Varanasi
Ganges River
Jainism
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Match each term with its description below.(3 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Caste system
Untouchable
Sanskrit
Buddhism
Punjab
Dowry
Sikhism
Varanasi
Ganges River
Jainism
language in which the Vedas are written
money and gifts that come with the bride
holds that spiritual salvation can be attained through self
discipline
a minority religion in India that emphasizes nonviolence
person who works as a butcher or latrine cleaner
final destination on a Hindu's journey of enlightenment
religion based on the Four Noble Truths
a way of classifying people in a particular social order
Hindus believe it is the liquid form of God
province where the majority of Indian Sikhs live
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Caste system
Untouchable
Sanskrit
Buddhism
Punjab
Dowry
Sikhism
Varanasi
Ganges River
Jainism
language in which the Vedas are written
money and gifts that come with the bride
holds that spiritual salvation can be attained through self
discipline
a minority religion in India that emphasizes nonviolence
person who works as a butcher or latrine cleaner
final destination on a Hindu's journey of enlightenment
religion based on the Four Noble Truths
a way of classifying people in a particular social order
Hindus believe it is the liquid form of God
province where the majority of Indian Sikhs live
Sanskrit - The language in which the Vedas are written.
Dowry - Money and gifts that come with the bride.
Jainism - A minority religion in India that emphasizes nonviolence.
Untouchable - A person who works as a butcher or latrine cleaner.
Varanasi - The final destination on a Hindu's journey of enlightenment.
Buddhism - A religion based on the Four Noble Truths.
Caste system - A way of classifying people in a particular social order.
Ganges River - Hindus believe it is the liquid form of God.
Punjab - The province where the majority of Indian Sikhs live.
Dowry - Money and gifts that come with the bride.
Jainism - A minority religion in India that emphasizes nonviolence.
Untouchable - A person who works as a butcher or latrine cleaner.
Varanasi - The final destination on a Hindu's journey of enlightenment.
Buddhism - A religion based on the Four Noble Truths.
Caste system - A way of classifying people in a particular social order.
Ganges River - Hindus believe it is the liquid form of God.
Punjab - The province where the majority of Indian Sikhs live.