Hinduism

1. Who were the Aryans?

• The highest caste in Indian society

• The original tribes of southern India

• A nomadic people who moved into India

• A group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings

2. The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are

• A collection of sacred texts

• A group of people from Europe

• The three most important deities

• The temples where rituals were performed

3. Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

• They wanted to stay pure

• They shared all their goods

• They had to eat a special diet

• They did work others considered lowly

4. To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of

• Shiva

• The sun

• Brahman

• The ocean

5. Which of these sentences is true of most Hindu temples?

• They contain elaborate sculptures

• They face west toward the setting sun

• They are placed as far from cities as possible

• They are small so as not to distract worshipers

6. In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do?

• The protector

• Perfects

• Creates

• Destroys/Transforms

7. Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to

• Maintain the rigid caste system

• Perform yoga properly

• destroy a Hindu's social status

• Achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth

8. Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life?

• The lion

• The cow

• The camel

• The Elephant

10. Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?

• The caste system did not evolve from the jatis

• The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.

• The caste system prevented Gandhi from increasing his power

• The caste system allowed Hindus to marry Catholics

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

• Brahman

• Mohandas Gandhi

• There was no single founder

• Buddha