0_Apprentice
I have been interested in the hindu religion but dont know much about it.
1_Wizard
Well the term Hinduism, has historically been used simply to designate people indigenous to South Asia.
0_Apprentice
Are there a lot of Hindus?
1_Wizard
Well it is tought to specify just how many people would consider themselves Hindu.  Hindu can mean several things, such as just affiliating themselves culturally, ethnically, or lastly religiously.
0_Apprentice
Oh I did not know that. Anything else you can educate me on about Hinduism?
1_Wizard
Well in keeping with our theme, Hinduism contains a broad range of philosophies.  There are many concepts, rituals and pilgramages that are shared amongst different thought processes.
0_Apprentice
How long has Hinduism been practiced for?