Hinduism

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.

If Hindus live according to their dharma, they

• follow the law.

• fulfill their obligations.

• perform their duties.

• all of the above

What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?

• They acknowledge the social superiority of the untouchables.

• They escape the cycle of rebirth and are united with Brahman.

• They fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.

• They withdraw from society and spend their days in prayer.

Why do cows have a special place in Hinduism?

• Cows are symbolic of the reverence for life.

• The greatest Hindu deity is often depicted as a cow.

• Cows represent health, wealth, and happiness.

• The only meat that Hindus can eat is beef.

This Hindu woman is fulfilling part of her dharma by praying at the sacred Ganges River. By living according to dharma, she may hope

• to become one of the untouchables.

• to have her soul reborn into a higher social class.

• to live outside the law of karma.

• to move between social classes during her lifetime.

According to Hindus, karma is

• a collection of sacred Hindu writings, including verses, hymns, and prayers.

• the obligations and duties that a person is expected to fulfill.

• all of the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.

• the supreme power, or divine force, that is greater than all other deities.

The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 

• dharma
• reincarnation
• ahisma
• shrine

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

• Abraham
• Jesus
• Siddhartha 
• No real founder

Which of the following is not associated (connected) with the teachings of Hinduism?

• reincarnation
• caste system
• karma
• nirvana