Believed in many different gods, all of whichhad different variations.

Brahmin is the highest class which consistsof priests that give religious advice.

Punishment by government was legal butoften used because of the belief thatviolence and killing was unacceptable.

Believed that the cow is holy so they neverate any beaf based foods

The most hierarchical was between the rickand poor.

Spread because of trade

Hindu rulers expanded its military whichcaused some smaller countries to convertto Hinduism.

Truth is Immortal

The Brahman is everything seen andunseen

The Vedas has all authority

Dharma is the ultimate achievement

Hindu women were seen as minor beings who needed to be controlled by men.

The goal of the soul is Moksha

Aman, the individual soul in neither createdor destroyed.

Hinduism is made up of truthfulness, purity ,and kindness

The Four Vedas are the primary writings.

The Brahmanas commentate and giveexplanations on the Four Vedas.

Upanishads dove into the deep meanings ofthe Vedas.

The Epics