It can be a highly organised society that sets itself apart, with its own unique culture expressed in visual symbols, dance and performance, philosophical standards, legendary and imaginative stories, formal ceremonies, meditative techniques, and detailed rules of ethical behavior and law. ... Moreover, the geographic, rather than ideological, basis of the religion (the fact that it comprises whatever all the people of India have believed and done) has given Hinduism the character of a social and doctrinal system that extends to every aspect of human life. ...

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Important differences in social, political, and economical aspects of life led to major differences in their culture and beliefs. ... Their colonization plans involved the mining of gold and silver, trade passages to India and Asia, and even a cure for syphilis. ...

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Contrasting Judaism's distribution, 90% of Hindu's live in India, while the majority of the other 10% are in surrounding countries. ... To be classified as an ethnic religion, the religion must be tailored for an individual culture and not attempt to appeal to all people. ...

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