Unit 1.5 Hinduism and Indian Ocean Trade

Where did Hinduism originate?

• Southeast Asia

• China

• India

• The Middle East

Which texts are considered ancient holy texts in Hinduism?

• Qu'ran

• Vedas and Upanishads

• Bible

• Torah

How old are the Vedas and Upanishads?

• 3500 years old

• 500 years old

• 2000 years old

• 1000 years old

Which ocean is marked with the '?' on the map above?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean

Where is the majority of Hindus concentrated today?

• The Middle East

• Europe

• India and Southeast Asia

• South America

The supreme god in Hinduism is called_______. This supreme god takes many forms.

• Jesus Christ

• Brahman

• Buddha

• Allah

What is the caste system in Hinduism based on?

• Occupation

• Current wealth/financial status

• Political power

• Birth

According to Hindu beliefs, what determines a person's caste in their current life?

• Karma from past lives

• Place of birth

• Social status

• Personal choice

What does 'karma' refer to in Hinduism?

• Fate determined by the gods

• Destiny determined by your birthdate

• Actions (deeds) in the current life

• Rituals and ceremonies

What is 'reincarnation' in Hinduism?

• To be born as a god

• Birth only and then death

• When a person dies, their soul is reborn into a new body

• Eternal life in heaven