1. Caste system is C. a way of classifying people in a particular social order. This system originated in ancient India and nowadays, it is the basis of educational and job reservations, in which the access to these benefits is restricted depending on social class.
2. Untouchable is F. a person who works as a butcher or latrine cleaner. An untouchable, also known as Dalit, is a person who belongs to the lower caste in the Hindu caste system. They characterize for having occupations that are considered ritually polluted and involve activities such as taking life for a living, eating the flesh of cattle or being in contact with emissions of the human body.
3. Sanskrit is J. language in which the Vedas are written. Sanskrit is a language that originated in ancient India about 3,500 years ago. The Vedas are religious texts that are considered to be the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
4. Buddhism is D. a religion based on the Four Noble Truths. This is the fourth largest religion in the world and it involves a series of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices that are based on the teachings of Buddha.
5. Punjab is A. a province where the majority of Indian Sikhs live. It is located in northern India and borders with Pakistan. Since 1966, Sikhism is the main religion practiced in this province.
6. Dowry represent I. money and gifts that come with the bride. It refers to transfer of parental properties, money or gifts to the marriage of a daughter. It is an ancient custom practiced in many countries of Asia, Northern Africa and the Balkans.
7. Sikhism H. holds that spiritual salvation can be attained through self-discipline. It originated in the Punjab region in the 15th century and it is based on the sacred scriptures of Guru Granth Sahib.
8. Varanasi is E. a final destination on a Hindu’s journey of enlightenment. It is located on the banks of the river Ganges in North India and it is considered to be the holiest city in Hinduism.
9. Ganges River is B. considered by the Hindus as the liquid form of God. The Ganges flows through India and Bangladesh and it is believed that represent the goddess Ganga in the Hinduist religion.
10. Jainism is G. a minority religion in India that emphasizes non-violence. This ancient religion, also known as Jain Dharma, proclaims the premises of non-violence, truth, not stealing, chastity and non-attachment.
