Hinduism Lesson 15

Who founded Hinduism?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• No single person founded Hinduism

• Buddha in Lotus

• Hare Krishna

Monism is...

• The study of monkeys

• The idea that there is only one right way to live

• The idea that there is only on deity, Brahman

• The idea that all existing things in reality come from one original source

What are other names for Hinduism?

• Buddhism and Gandhism

• Judaism and Islam

• Santana Dharma and Brahmanism

• Brahmanism and Buddhism

Which is the highest class in the social order?

• Shundras

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brhamins

Which is the lowest class in the social order?

• Untouchables

• Shudras

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

The Vedas describe four main social classes, or ______, necessary to a functioning society. (page 167)

Indian freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi criticized the ideas of hierarchy and discrimination within the _____ system. (page 167)

What is the name for the supreme power or divine force of Hinduism?

• Brahman

• Allah

• Santana Dharma

• God

The Vedas are a collection of sacred texts, hymns, prayers, and teachings written in _________.

• oral tradition

• Sanskrit

• Indian

• Brahman

The _____ were based on one's occupation or job, as well as birth, unlike the varnas.

• varnas

• castes

• jatis

• vedas