HInduism

Who founded Hinduism?

• Buddha

• Siddharta Gautama

• The Aryans

• Brahman

• No founder

Hindu society is separated into classes and stratifications, like in a triangle. What is this division better known as?

• Castes

• Layers

• Social Divisions

• Moksha

Which group is the highest ranking, according to Hindus?

• Brahmins- priests and religious leaders

• Brahman- God and the Eternal Soul

• Vaishya- Merchants and Government officials

• Sudras- Workers

• Trimurti- the Hindu God Trinity

What is the name for the Hindu trinity?

• Brahman

• Trimurti

• G.O.D.

• Varnas

Which of the following gods is NOT one of the Hindu trinity?

• Vishnu

• Brahma

• Brahman

• Shiva

What is the ultimate goal of Hindus?

• To unite their atman with the Brahman through moksha

• To be reincarnated into a higher being, like a cow

• To complete their dharma and samsara

• To complete their yoga path in hopes of breaking samsara

What is the name of this deity?

• Vishnu

• Ganesha

• Shiva

• Hanuman

What is the Hindu concept of the soul called?

• Brahman

• Samsara

• Moksha

• Maya

• Atman

Hindus go through a period of birth-death-rebirth. What is this cycle called?

• Samsara

• Moksha

• Karma

• Dharma

To be free of reincarnation, Hindus strive for what?

• Dharma

• Samsara

• Moksha

• Maya