Quiz on Hindu Civilization

What is the meaning of the word 'Hindu'?

• Ocean

• Mountain

• River

• Lake

Which river is the word 'Hindu' derived from?

• Amazon

• Indus

• Ganges

• Nile

Who is considered the creator of the universe in Hinduism?

• Shiva

• Vishnu

• Brahma

• Indra

Which era saw the development of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism?

• Upanishad Era

• Buddhist Era

• Vedic Era

• Brahmana Era

What is the highest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy?

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

• Shudra

• Brahmana

Which phase of Hinduism focused on the philosophy based on the Vedas?

• Brahmana Era

• Upanishad Era

• Buddhist Era

• Vedic Era

Who is known as the preserver of the universe in Hinduism?

• Shiva

• Brahma

• Indra

• Vishnu

Which caste is associated with priests and religious leaders in Hindu society?

• Shudra

• Vaishya

• Brahmana

• Kshatriya

Which ancient civilization left behind artifacts showing worship of Lord Shiva?

• China

• Harappa

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

Who is considered the destroyer of the universe in Hinduism?

• Indra

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahma