Hinduism

What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?

• maya

• moksha

• reincarnation

• righteous

The law of ________ determines the state of your reincarnation and how a person is reborn.

• karma

• dharma

• moksha

• life

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

• reincarnation

• the caste system

• karma

• nirvana

A person's earthly duty or obligation of doing what is right, is known as ______________. This is one of the four basic goals in life for Hindus.

• karma

• moksha

• vishnu

• dharma

What is the name of the supreme spiritual force/power for Hindus?

• Cosmic

• Brahman

• Upanishads

• Moksha

While early Hinduism was based on studying the Vedas and performing ancient rituals, eventually it evolved into answering difficult questions about life. What was the name of the thinkers and teachers who left their homes to find these answers?

• gurus

• Brahman

• Upanishads

• priests

Hindus worship many gods and goddesses.

• True

• False

According to Hindu belief, Brahman:

• Includes everything in the world, including the human soul.

• Is a supreme power, or divine force.

• Is the source of all things.

• All of the above

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as

• cosmos

• karma

• reincarnation

• science

Which is FALSE about the spread of Hinduism?

• It is flexible in its beliefs and practices.

• Traders carried the religion to other lands throughout Asia who in turn helped spread it when they moved overseas.

• People would adhere to the same traditions and prayer services, which meant people across the world would worship at the same time. Therefore the unification of all Hindus spread the religion.

• It is open to other religions and has helped shape India's political system by guaranteeing religious freedom.