WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
a polylitheic religion that is practiced mostly in india and is the oldest religion still practiced today
A
Hinduism
B
buddhism
C
mahabharata
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Because of this, Hinduism has been called an idolatrous and polytheistic religion.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are various polytheistic religions practiced today, for example; Hinduism, Shintoism, thelema, Wicca, druidism, Taoism, Asatru and Candomble.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notable polytheistic religions practiced today include Taoism, Shenism or Chinese folk religion, Japanese Shinto, Santería, most Traditional African religions, various neopagan faiths such as Wicca.

Detailed explanation-4: -In some sense, Hinduism appears as polytheistic; however, the various gods and goddesses are viewed strictly as embodiments of the Divine Brahman, and so the system is monotheistic. Atman is the true inner self of the individual which carries on from one life to another.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4, 000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam.

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