The Birth of Hinduism

When did most historians believe Hinduism started?

• 1500 BCE

• 3000 BCE

• 2300 BCE

• 1000 BCE

Where did Hinduism start according to most historians?

• China

• Pakistan

• India

• Sri Lanka

What is the first period in the history of Hinduism?

• Modern period

• Pre-Vedic period

• Golden Age

• Vedic period

What is the most widely professed faith in India and Nepal?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

What are the important Hindu beliefs?

• Good moral principles, belief in rest, freedom of expression, cycle of birth and death

• Need for war, belief in idleness, restriction of thought, cycle of birth and death

• Good moral principles, belief in work, restraint from desires, freedom of thought

• Need for revenge, belief in laziness, freedom of speech, cycle of life and death

What are the Hindu practices?

• Worship, meditation, no charity, selfless sacrifice

• Worship, meditation, greed, selfless service

• Worship, meditation, charity, selfish service

• Worship, meditation, charity, selfless service

Where is Hinduism the most widely professed faith?

• Russia

• India

• Brazil

• China

What are some Hindu celebrations that are celebrated worldwide?

• Diwali, Holi

• Diwali, Holi, Easter

• Eid, Holi, Hanukkah

• Eid, Christmas, Hanukkah

What is the third-largest religion in the world?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

Roughly how many Hindus live in India?

• 100%

• 95%

• 75%

• 50%