Chapter 5.2 Check: Origins of Hinduism

According to Hinduism, who represents the creator aspect of Brahman?

• Siva

• Vishnu

• Indra

• Brahma

What is the preserver aspect of Brahman in Hinduism?

• Krishna

• Brahma

• Siva

• Vishnu

In Hinduism, what is the universal spirit called?

• Siva

• Brahman

• Vishnu

• Brahma

What is the highest varna in the Aryan society according to the Vedas?

• Sudras

• Brahmins

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

Who were the rulers and warriors in the Aryan society?

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

• Sudras

• Vaisyas

What was the social division for farmers, craftspeople, and traders in Aryan society?

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

• Sudras

• Brahmins

What determined a person's place in Indian society according to the caste system?

• Wealth

• Occupation

• Education

• Birth