Hinduism Pre-Test

In which country did Hinduism originate?

• Myanmar

• United States

• Japan

• India

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Siddhartha

• No real founder

How long ago was Hinduism founded?

• 1000 BC

• 2500 BCE

• 1500 BCE

• 2000 BCE

The sacred place of worship for Hinduism is called

• Church

• Temple

• Synagogue

• Mosque

What language is the sacred text, the Vedas, written in?

• Greek

• Cuneiform

• Sankrit

• Indian

What is the holy book of Hinduism?

• Upanishads

• Ramayana

• Vedas

• Mahabharata

A social class system that divides Indian society is

• Caste System

• Social Pyramid

• Untouchables

• Varna

Hinduism is polytheistic.  What does that mean?

• Hindus believe in one God.

• Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.  

• Hindus believe in more than one version of heaven.

• Hindus believe in multiple classes of people.

What popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?

• Football

• Cricket

• Jazzercise

• Yoga

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

• Moksha

• Karma

• Ahimsa

• Shiva