Dettlinger India
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- Reincarnation
- This is the word used to describe what happens when the soul is reborn.
- Caste System
- This is the division of people by classes in India.
- Atman
- This is the center of the Hindu religion or "Self."
- Muslim
- This is the name for a follower of Islam.
- Brahman
- This is the name of the chief god in the Hindu faith.
- Untouchables
- The lowest social level in the Indian caste system.
- Vedas
- The sacred text of the Hindus
- Nirvana
- This is the ultimate goal. To be released from the suffering of life.
- Vishnu
- The "Preserver" god in Hinduism
- Siva
- The "Destroyer" god in Hinduism
- Karma
- The idea that affects a person's future in Hinduism. It's positive or negative energy.
- Islam
- The most popular religion in Pakistan
- $2,900
- The per capita income in India
- 69
- The Life expectancy in India in years
- Nuclear Weapons
- India and Pakistan have used this as a threat to use against each other
- Kashmir
- The region rich in resources between Pakistan and India that causes conflict between the two.
- 61%
- Literacy rate in India - based on the fact that women are not encouraged to read
- Singh
- Prime Minister of India
- New Delhi
- The capital city of India