| A | B |
|---|
| caste system | rigid social structure / hierarchy |
| Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva | Hindu gods |
| Brahmin, Kshatriya, Viasya, Sudra, Untouchables (Harijians) | social classes within the caste system |
| Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita. | sacred writings of Hinduism |
| polytheism | belief in more than one god |
| pollution of the soul | this reflects how one performed in a past life ... and determines a person's caste |
| nirvana | the highest form of reincarnation ... the ultimate place ... where there is no pain & suffering |
| cremation | done so the soul can be released, judged & reincarnated |
| cow | considered to be sacred |
| Confucianism | philosophy in China: everyone has a role, place & job in society ... led to an organized society |
| Daoism | Chinese philosophy based on harmony between men, women & nature / the universe |
| Legalism | Chinese philosophy ... people are bad by nature ... must be taught the strait & narrow path ... severe punishment & military discipline will do this |
| filial piety | obeying your parents |
| Five Relationships | 1. Ruler to ruled. |
