Chapter 7, Lesson 2, The Origins of Hinduism

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

• karma
• dharma
• ahisma
• moksha

A religion based on priests and rituals, particularly sacrifices to the gods. Called the religion of the Vedic age. 

• Zoroastrianism
• Islam
• Judaism
• Brahminism

The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 

• dharma
• reincarnation
• ahisma
• shrine

Considered India's holiest river. 

• Ganges River
• Nile River
• Euphrates River
• Mississippi River

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True or False:

Many Hindus live in the United States.

• true

• false

True or False:

Hindus worship many gods.

• true

• false

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 these

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.

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 a complex practice that includes

• excercise

• breathing techniques

• diet

• All of the above