Hinduism 7th grade

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1. What are the Vedas?

• a collection of sacred texts
• a group of people from Europe
• the three most important deities

2. According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?

• the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts
• the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas
• four main social classes that lead to a functioning society

3. A person who spoke these words most likely belonged to which social class? "I have been learning about battle. My father is showing me how to use different kinds of weapon so I will be a good warrior."

• Vaishyas
• Brahmins
• Kshatriyas

4. Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

• They shared all their gods.
• They had to eat a special diet.
• The did work others considered lowly, like cleaning and taking care of the dead.

5. To certain Hindus, the soul, is part of

• the sun.
• Brahman.
• the ocean.

6. The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates

• the changing of the seasons.
• the victory of good over evil.
• the long life of the wise elders.

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

• the lion
• the cow
• the elephant

8. Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to

• perform yoga properly.
• destroy a Hindu's social status.
• achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.

9. Which image best represents samsara, the Hindu view of birth, life, and death?

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