Lesson 15 Review-Learning about World Religions: Hinduism

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Who were the Aryans?

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A nomadic people who moved into India

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The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are

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A collection of sacred texts

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Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

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They did work others considered lowly

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To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of

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Brahman

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Which of these sentences is true of most Hindu temples?
Options:
They contain elaborate sculptures,
They face west toward the setting sun,
They are placed as far from cities as possible,
They are small so as not to distract worshipers

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They contain elaborate sculptures

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In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do?

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Destroys/Transforms

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Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to

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Achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth

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Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life? Options: The lion, The cow, The camel, The Elephant

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The cow

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The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates

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The victory of good over evil

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Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?

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The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.