Hinduism in South Asia

Multiple Choice

Ancient writings that form the basis for many principles of Hinduism are found in the ...

• Koran
• Scripture

• Bible
• Vedas

Open Ended

Explain why Hinduism is often referred to as a "way of life" in South Asia.

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

This is a picture of the ...

• Goddess Kali

• Goddess Surya

• God Krishna

• God Ganesh

Multiple Choice

This is a picture of the ...

• "Destroyer"

• "Protector"

• "Creator"

• "Lotus"

Multiple Choice

This god became human to show people on Earth how to live.

• Shiva

• Krishna

• Lakshmi

• Saraswati

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about a bindi?

• it's located over an energy point to help focus during meditation

• it'sknown as an "awakening of the inner light" 

• it's described as a symbolic representation of the outer and inner sun

• it's applied to women's hands and feet for festive occasions

Multiple Choice

The predominant religion of India is...

• Buddhism
• Islam
• Christianity
• Hinduism

Multiple Choice

The caste that has the most people in it is the...

• Kshatriyas
• Brahmins
• Viasya
• Sudras

Multiple Choice

The caste you are in is determined by...

• your education

• where you were born

• your parents' caste

• how hard you work

Multiple Choice

At each level of the caste system, one must follow his/her laws and duties, or ____.

• Dharma
• Karma
• Moksha

• Dalit

Multiple Choice

Which people were the priests?

• Brahmins
• Kshatriyas
• Vaishyas

• Sudras

Multiple Choice

The fact that Hindus believe in _____ and reincarnation helps to explain their following of the Caste System.

• God

• Dharma

• Karma

• Atma