Hinduism Basics

The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 

• karma
• dharma
• ahisma
• moksha

What is the word used to identify the 4 main social classes described in the Vedas?

• Jatis

• Varnas

• Vedas

• caste system

What are jatis?

• Followers of Mahatma Gandhi

• The first homes built in the Indus River Valley

• Social groups that determine jobs

• Another name for the untouchables

What is Sanskrit?

• ancient Indian language

• holy stories

The belief that a person' soul is reborn into a new body after death is

• reincarnation

• karma

• monism

There is a founder of Hinduism

• True

• False

The _____________ are a collection of ancient sacred writings

What is the purpose of a Hindu temple?

• to provide a space for Hindus to express their love of their deities

• to house the poor, care for the sick, and feed the hungry

• to offer protection to the local population from outside invaders

• to serve as the last resting place for Hindus who have died

According to Hindu belief, Brahman

• is a supreme power, or divine force.

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

• is constantly creating, destroying, and re-creating the universe.

• all of these

Which Hindu festival is taking place in this picture?

• Indra

• Ravana

• Diwali

• Vishnu