Ancient India Quick Check

What are the names of two Hindu holy books?

• Old Testament and New Testament

• Book of the Dead and Epic of Gilgamesh

• Code of Hammurabi and Ten Commandments

• Vedas and Upanishads

One of the main beliefs of Hinduism is that one's soul will be reborn in another body.  What is this idea called?

• Karma

• Monotheism

• Reincarnation

• Brahman

Another of the main beliefs of Hinduism is that one's actions have consequences and these consequences can come in this life or the next.  What is this idea called?

• Karma

• Monotheism

• Reincarnation

• Brahman

What dictates which Varna (caste) you are reborn into?

• Karma

• Monotheism

• Reincarnation

• Brahman

According to the beliefs of Hinduism, if you live a good life and follow the rules of your caste, then you may be reborn into a ____________ caste.

• Lower

• The same

• Higher

What does the image below NOT tell us about Hinduism?

• It is monotheistic

• It is polytheistic

• Some of its gods and goddesses have the features of animals

According to the image below, if you were a warrior in ancient India, to which Varna (caste) did you belong?

• Dalits

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

According to the image below, which Varna (caste) was at the top of ancient Indian society?

• Dalits

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

According to the image below, which group of people were considered outsiders and not part of the caste system?

• Dalits

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

What is the name of God in Hinduism? In Hinduism, this god appears in many forms.

• Karma

• Monotheism

• Reincarnation

• Brahman