Early Hinduism Quiz

Who performed religious rituals in early Hinduism?

• gurus

• Indians of all castes

• only priests

• mokshas

What is Karma?

• Karma is a type of yoga practice
• Karma is a belief in the afterlife
• Karma is a form of meditation
• Karma is the principle of cause and effect in Hinduism and Buddhism.

Which of these were holy Hindu scriptures written by gurus to help connect people to heavenly forces?

• the Upanishads

• the Mahabharata

• the Ramayana

• the Theravada

According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force?

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Ganesh

• Brahman

According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn?

• dharma

• karma

• moksha

• nirvana

Which of these helped Hinduism to spread?

• The religion forced people to give up their old beliefs.

• Hindus formed organized groups to worship together.

• Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.

• Prayers could be offered only at large temples.

What is the ultimate goal of life in Hinduism, representing the release from the cycle of rebirth?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Moksha

• Samsara

In Hinduism, which scripture is known as the 'Song of God' and is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata?

• Ramayana

• Bhagavad Gita

• Vedas

• Upanishads

Which of the following festivals is known as the 'Festival of Lights' and is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus?

• Holi

• Diwali

• Navaratri

• Makar Sankranti

What is the name of the ancient Hindu scriptures that are considered the foundation of Hinduism?

• the Bhagavad Gita

• the Ramayana

• the Vedas

• the Upanishads