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MOVE BEYOND THE BASICS

To demonstrate a more advanced understanding of India’s great indigenous religious traditions, fill in the chart below with descriptions of three key aspects of these religions: core beliefs, social and ethical implications, appeal and spread. What aspects of Brahmanic belief and practice did Jainism and Buddhism reject? What core Brahmanic beliefs remained a part of Hinduism?

Core Beliefs Social and Ethical Implications Appeal and Spread
Jainism
Buddhism
Hinduism