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Hinduism did not influence Indian society and culture, Hinduism was Indian society and culture. One could more ask how Judaism influenced Israeli society and culture. It is not a system of beliefs superimposed on a way of life but it it a way of life expressing itself as a system of beliefs. Several systems of belief, honestly, all encompassed within what is known to the rest of the world as Hinduism.

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How does HHinduism influence culture?

Indian civilization was mainly made of Dravidian who were black and had different rituals than present Hindus. It was the Aryans who gave rise to Hinduism and changed the Indian civilization entirely.


What two important elements of early Indian society developed out of the Aryan invasion of the Indian sub-continent?

The Aryan invasion of the Indian subcontinent led to the development of the caste system and the foundation of Hinduism. The caste system organized society into hierarchical groups based on occupation and social status, influencing social dynamics for centuries. Additionally, the Aryans' religious beliefs and rituals evolved into Hinduism, which became a dominant cultural and spiritual framework for the region. These elements significantly shaped the social, cultural, and religious landscape of early Indian society.


Did Hinduism start at the same time as Ancient Egyptians?

No, Hinduism started much after the Ancient Egyptians. It was started by the Aryans which started Brahmanism. It eventually changed into Hinduism and that is how it got started. Also, the Aryans were an Indian culture, which lived much after the Ancient Egyptians.Sources: An education in History.


What part of ancient Indian culture had the greatest effect on other cultures today?

Well, I think its Hinduism because several people today (about one million in the U.S.) still practice Hinduism and the teachings of meditation and yoga.


Which culture same as Indian culture?

Indian culture shares similarities with several other cultures, particularly those in South Asia, such as Nepalese, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan cultures. These cultures often exhibit common elements in religion, cuisine, festivals, and family values, largely influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism, and other regional traditions. Additionally, cultural practices in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia and Thailand also reflect historical Indian influences through trade and the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism.

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WHAT ARE THE BELIEFS OF HINDUISM AND HOW DID HINDUISM INFLUENCE INDIAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE?

India has been birth place for Hinduism . Thus Hinduism has influenced India In many ways. Such as teachings of Kāma (enjoyment) Moksha (liberation) Nirvana (Liberation) AND The Law of Cause and Effect (karma)


Does Hinduism unite or divide Indian Culture?

yes Hinduism divides Indian Culture


What culture most influenced by Hinduism?

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What religion is important to Indian culture?

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Explain the influence of westernisation on indian society?

The influence of westernisation on Indian society and culture by 'killing' joint families where families cared for each other unlike now where everyone lives for himself.


How did Buddhism response to the social order Hinduism placed on Indian society?

Hinduism was the backbone of Indian soceity. Than after Buddhism was founded by Lord Buddha and changed the path of Indian society.


Does fashion influence Indian culture?

Yes it does influence indian culture. by KCUF


What early Indian society did Hinduism evolve from?

Hinduism evolved from cultures of Aryans & Dravidians. They were the first modern society in India.


What was the society of Hinduism?

Main society of Hinduism were aryans and dravids. Dravids were the root of Indian society while aryans came somewhere from Persia or Europe to India. India is the home of Hinduism.


What religion plays the biggest role in Indian culture?

Hinduism


How does HHinduism influence culture?

Indian civilization was mainly made of Dravidian who were black and had different rituals than present Hindus. It was the Aryans who gave rise to Hinduism and changed the Indian civilization entirely.


What culture does Ghana have?

Ghana is an Indian Independence leader from the 1920s and he was in Hinduism.