RLG100Y1 Study Guide - Maurya Empire, Transcendentalism, Puranas
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How is islam as a religious tradition different from hinduism as a religious tradition? (not in beliefs) Hindu term comes from a persian term. Historically it referred to the people who lived beyond the indus river (geographic) Cast disabilities removal act, 1850 developed on the basis of property. Everyone is the same in the eyes of the law. Warren hostings" judicial different sets of law for hindus and muslims. Looking at : indus valley civilization and rg veda and the sacrifice. Indus valley civilization (one of the 3 oldest civilizations in indian history) = [mesopotamia, indus valley] Evidence available in ancient civilization = material objects eg structures, buildings, pottery, seals etc. Two major ancient sites (cities) : harappa and mohanjo-daro. Mohanjo-daro granery: remains have been withered away with time. Indus valley seals: have symbols, found in museums. Dravidian: language spoken in southern part of india. Theory: all languages in southern india are part of a family.
