RE - Hinduism general knowledge

Hinduism began in...

• Africa

• India

• South America

• Europe

Which sound is considered by Hindus to best express the name of God?

• Um

• Erm

• Aum

• Irm

Hindus are polytheistic. What does this mean?

• That they believe in one God.

• That they believe in worshipping trees.

• That Hindus have many arms.

• That they believe in, and worship, many Gods.

The names of the "triumvirate" (three main Gods) in Hinduism are...

• Ganesh, Brahman and Vishnu

• Vishnu, Shiva and Brahman

• Lakshmi, Shiva and Sita

• Rama, Brahman and Yoga

The Hindu God Ganesh is shown in images as having the head of which animal?

• A lion

• An elephant

• An eagle

• A crocodile

The name of the place where Hindus worship is called a...

• Temple

• Mandir

• Buddah

• Puja

Hindus also worship at home in a special place called...

• Holi

• A monastery

• A mantra

• A shrine

Hindus have a "festival of light" called...

• Hannukah

• Lakshmi

• Diwali

• Rosh Hashana

Which goddess is honoured during Diwali?

• Lakshmi

• Durga

• Kali

• Parvatti

What is the name of the sacred texts in Hinduism?

• The Vedas

• The Karmas

• The Holies

• The Bibles