4.3 ANSWERS TO Guided Reading Activity

Front

What are the Vedas primarily known for?

Back

Hymns and rituals

Front

Who are considered the founders of modern Hinduism according to the prompt?

Back

Thinkers and teachers

Front

What is the main theme of the Ramayana?

Back

The significance of dharma

Front

Explain the concept of Brahman as described in the Upanishads.

Back

A supreme cosmic consciousness

Front

What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism?

Back

Moksha

Front

How does Hinduism view the worship of new Gods?

Back

It accepts new Gods as forms of a single, supreme God

Front

Describe the role of karma in Hindu beliefs.

Back

It influences reincarnation.

Front

How do the Upanishads contribute to the understanding of Hindu Gods?

Back

They explain that all Gods are forms of Brahman.

Front

What moral issue is central to the Mahabharata?

Back

The conflict between loyalty to family and duty

Front

How did Hinduism adapt to include new traditions and Gods?

Back

By adopting new traditions and viewing new Gods as forms of existing Hindu Gods