1. Hinduism By : Shely, Bled, Tate, Quinn, and Joe

2. Origins Group of nomadic people called the Aryans moved to Northern India from Central Europe. Group of nomadic people called the Aryans moved to Northern India from Central Europe. 1700 B.C. 1700 B.C.

3. Founder There is no certain founder There is no certain founder

4. View of Afterlife Samsara- cycle of life, death and rebirth. Samsara- cycle of life, death and rebirth. Reincarnation- belief of death and rebirth. Reincarnation- belief of death and rebirth. Moksha- Freedom of Samsara. Moksha- Freedom of Samsara.

5. Key Beliefs and practices Reincarnation Reincarnation Four stages of life Four stages of life Karma Karma Moksha Moksha Dharma Dharma Worship Worship

6. Holy Books Four main books Four main books Rig-Veda Rig-Veda Yajur-Veda Yajur-Veda Sama-Veda Sama-Veda Atharva-Veda Atharva-Veda

7. Current Location 885 million followers around the world 885 million followers around the world Mainly in India 755 million Mainly in India 755 million Also in Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Malaysia, and The United States Also in Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Malaysia, and The United States

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