The chapter opener takes an excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita. How is the story of Arjuna and Krishna a perfect metaphor for understanding the meaning of God in Hinduism as well as the importance of karma and reincarnation?
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Students should use this question to synthesize many of the themes and information from this chapter. The excerpt itself should be summarized, and the historical importance of the Bhagavad-Gita should be explained. In addition, students should explain that God is described with graphic images of diversity and multiplicity that mirror the realities of Indian society and history itself. India is a land of many languages, peoples, and religions and has generally defied political centralization as well, yet there are shared values. God is a universal divine force, and Krishna teaches Arjuna that there is a higher unity and a higher duty. The important principles of Hinduism include the importance of accepting your place in society and the duties that accompany that place.
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The ____________________ are Hindu philosophic works based on involved speculation
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a. Mounted a fierce counter-attack, reasserting ‘the way' of their own gods. b. Persuaded the Empress Suiko to change her mind and revert to the old religion. c. Accommodated Buddhist principles into a fused religious tradition. d. Rejected Mahayana Buddhism but found Amida Buddhism more attractive.
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A) the poor were entitled to decent levels of support. B) the rich had a moral obligation to support the poor. C) if the conditions of provision for state welfare were intentionally made miserable, then the poor would be encouraged to find profitable employment. D) levels of state support for social welfare programs should be indexed to the cost of living. E) indoor relief was better than outdoor relief.