Ch 12 south asia today

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Ch 12 south asia today ### **Questions and Answers** **1. According to Hinduism, what can happen to the soul if it has good karma or bad karma? Name two important Hindu epic poems.** If a soul has **good karma**, it is reborn into a higher form of life. If it has **bad karma**, it is reborn into a lower form of life. Two important Hindu epic poems are the **Mahabharata** and the **Ramayana**. --- **2. What are the three most important deities in Hinduism?** The three most important deities are **Brahma** (the creator), **Vishnu** (the preserver), and **Shiva** (the destroyer). --- **3. What river is sacred to the Hindus and why?** The **Ganges River** is sacred because Hindus believe it can wash away sins and purify the soul. --- **4. According to the caste system, who were the untouchables? How are they called now and why was the caste system strict?** The **untouchables** were people outside the caste system who did the hardest and dirtiest jobs. They are now called **Dalits**. The caste system was strict because people were born into their caste and could not change it. --- **5. Explain what types of foods are eaten in South Asia.** Food varies by country: * **India a...