AI: Learning About World Religions: Hinduism

This photo shows a Hindu temple in Bangladesh.  What is the purpose of this building?

• to house the poor, care for the sick, and feed the hungry
• to offer protection to the local population from outside invaders
• to provide a space for Hindus to express their love of their deities
• to serve as the last resting place for Hindus who have died

Which statement about Hindu temples is true?

• Hindu temples are built according to ancient directions about their location and structure.
  
• Hindu temples can be built however the local population wishes.
  
• Hindu temples do not include images of their deities, because Hinduism forbids that.
  
• Hindu temples are all very simple in form, with no carvings or sculptures.
  

According to Hindu belief, Brahman

• is a supreme power, or divine force.
• includes everything in the world, including the human soul.
• is constantly creating, destroying, and re-creating the universe.
• all of the above

According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?

• Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.
• The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.
• Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker than all other deities.
• The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.

Which Hindu festival is taking place in this picture?

• Indra
• Ravana
• Diwali
• Vishnu

What do all the candles in this picture symbolize?

• the beginning of spring
• the love of family
• the rebirth of the soul
• the triumph of good over evil

The Diwali festival commemorates the defeat of the evil demon Ravana, as told in the

• Kshatriyas.
• Ramayana.
  
• Shudras.
• Varna Dharma.
  

Today, the most important Hindu deities are Brahma, Vishnu, and

• Shiva.
• Rama.
• Indra.
  
• Ravana.

This Indian man is caring for his soul by performing yoga, which is considered part of a common

• atman
• dharma
• karma
• Vedas

If Hindus live according to their dharma, they

• follow the law.
• fulfill their obligations.
• perform their duties.
• all of the above