Hinduism

the principle of non-violent protest used by Gandhi to help India win independence from Great Britain was called

• ahimsa

• aum

• atman

the nomadic warrior who helped to create the practices of Hinduism were called

• Aryans

• Armenians

• Africans

the personal, individual spirit or soul in Hinduism

• atman

• aum

• avatar

a picture symbol and verbal sound representing the universe and Hinduism

• Aum

• Yantra

• Mantra

What is an avatar?

• a representation of Vishnu

• a term for the soul in Hinduism

• an image Hindus use to represent Brahman

What is the god of creation called?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Ganesha

What is the name for the energy that sustains the universe, the supreme presence in Hinduism

• Brahman

• Ganesha

• Atman

• Karma

What is a caste or jati?

• the ancient system of groups with a specific role and position in society

• a ceremony naming a new baby in Hinduism

• a sacred lamp used in worship

the law or social duty. a way of behaving determined by ones social group and stage of life is called

• dharma

• karma

• samsara

What is the name for the New Year holiday in Hinduism?

• Diwali

• Holi

• Dasserha