Why Is Hinduism not Considered a Universalizing Religion

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is Hinduism not considered a universalizing religion?

• A) because it only has 900 million adherents
• B) because it is primarily concentrated in one geographic region
• C) It should be; the next edition of this book will classify it as a universal religion.
• D) There are just too many sects in Hinduism to count it as a universal religion.
• E) because the number of adherents are difficult to count

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Definitions:

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Kinesthesis

The faculty for discerning the placement, load, or kinetic changes of muscles, tendons, and joints.

Basilar Membrane

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Semicircular Canals

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