5.2: Learning World Religions (Hinduism)

Hinduism is the ___ largest religion in the world.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Some scholars believe the ________ brought their gods and rituals to India, thus starting Hinduism.

• Chaldeans

• Aryans

• Egyptians

• Mesopotamians

The main beliefs of Hinduism come from the ________________, which consist of verses, hymns, prayers, and teachings in Sanskrit.

• Vedas

• Quran

• Bible

• Torah

Which of the Varnas consisted of the merchants, artisans, and farmers?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

Which of the Varnas consisted of the priests, scholars, and teachers?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

With the caste system, people did not want to associate with ________, the lowest groups.

• Shudras

• Untouchables

• traders

• Brahmins

According to Hinduism, all human souls are a part of Brahmin, like drops of water in the _______.

• Ganges River

• ocean

• lake

• universe

Hindus engage in all the ________ when worshipping Brahman.

• senses

• holy rituals

• dancing

• rivers

The Hindu New Year is known as _________.

• Diwali

• Holi

• Dussera

• Navratri

Which of the following is NOT a part of the common dharma?

• being truthful

• stocking up food

• performing social service

• caring for one's soul