Hinduism

What is the primary focus of Dharma in Hinduism?

• Following a set of strict rituals

• Worship of multiple gods

• A search for God

• A search for unity in diversity

What does the principle of ahimsa emphasize?

• The cycle of rebirth

• The principle of non-violence

• The importance of ritual sacrifices

• The pursuit of material wealth

What is moksha in Hinduism?

• The cycle of rebirth

• A ritual ceremony

• A type of meditation

• Destruction of delusion about our true nature

Who are considered the founders of Hinduism?

• A single historical figure

• Kings and warriors

• Rishis or 'seers' of God

• Philosophers and poets

What is the significance of the sacred thread ceremony?

• It marks the beginning of married life

• It signifies entry into student life

• It celebrates the birth of a child

• It is a ritual for the deceased

What does the Bhagavad Gita represent?

• A collection of hymns for rituals

• A manual for temple construction

• A synthesis of Upanishadic teachings

• A historical record of India

What is the language of the scriptures of Hinduism?

• Gujarati

• Tamil

• Hindi

• Sanskrit

What does pluralism in Hinduism suggest?

• There are plural ways to the same Ultimate

• There are plural ultimates

• All religions are fundamentally different

• Only one path is correct

Who was Ramakrishna?

• A proponent of Hindu pluralism

• A famous poet

• A historical king

• A modern political leader

What is the role of a Guru in Hinduism?

• To write religious texts

• To perform ritual sacrifices

• To remove ignorance and guide spiritual progress

• To act as a political leader