Hinduism Quiz

Why do many Indians make pilgrimages to the Ganges River?

• They want to help clean up the pollution.

• To get baptized in its waters.

• To visit the holy sites along the river and purify themselves in its waters.

• To drink the water and irrigate their crops.

In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.  

• Moksha
• Karma
• Ahimsa
• Shiva

In which country did Hinduism originate?

• Myanmar
• United States
• Japan
• India

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

• Abraham
• Jesus
• Siddhartha 
• No real founder

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

• maya
• reincarnation
• recluse
• dharma

The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 

• dharma
• reincarnation
• ahisma
• shrine

Considered India's holiest river. 

• Ganges River
• Nile River
• Euphrates River
• Mississippi River

The final goal for Hindus, liberation from reincarnation. 

• moksha
• epic poem
• Brahman
• guru

A person's duty or what is right for him or her. 

• kharma
• dharma
• ahisma
• moksha

The Vedas are ____________________

• warriors
• ancient laws
• sheep herders
• a collection of Hindu sacred texts