Topic 4 Lesson 3 Origins and Beliefs of Hinduism

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Which of these were holy Hindu scriptures written by gurus to help connect people to heavenly forces? Options: the Upanishads, the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, the Theravada

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the Upanishads

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Who performed religious rituals in early Hinduism?

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only priests

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According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force? Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesh, Brahman

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Brahman

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According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn? Options: dharma, karma, moksha, nirvana

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karma

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Which of these helped Hinduism to spread?
Options:
The religion forced people to give up their old beliefs.
Hindus formed organized groups to worship together.
Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.
Prayers could be offered only at large temples.

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Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.

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What is moksha?

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liberation from reincarnation, the soul live close to Brahman forever

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What is karma?

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the effect of a person's actions in this and previous lives

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What is the rule of ahimsa?

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avoiding doing harm to any living thing, truthfulness, moderation and self control

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What is dharma?

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a person's duty to do what is right

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What were thinkers and teachers known as?

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gurus