Exploring Hinduism: A Quiz

What is karma in Hinduism?

• Actions affecting future lives

• A meditation technique

• A festival

• A type of food

What is the ultimate goal of life in Hinduism?

• To follow the caste system strictly

• To become a god

• To achieve moksha

• To gain wealth and power

What is Hinduism often described as?

• A strict set of religious practices

• A modern spiritual movement

• Only a way of life

• The world's oldest religion

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What does Dharma represent in Hinduism?

• A specific ritual

• A form of meditation

• A type of yoga

• Proper behavior and duty

What do Hindus believe about the soul?

• It moves to a new body after death

• It ceases to exist after death

• It merges with the universe immediately after death

• It is permanent and unchanging

What is the significance of the Bhagavad Gita?

• It lists all Hindu gods

• It is a conversation about dharma and life

• It discusses the importance of caste

• It is a guide for building temples

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What does the term 'Vedas' refer to?

• Hindu rituals and ceremonies

• Sacred Hindu texts

• Hindu gods and goddesses

• Ancient Hindu festivals

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What are the Vedas?

• Historical records of India

• Sacred books of knowledge

• Hindu gods

• Ancient philosophical texts

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What does the Mahabharata teach?

• How to perform rituals

• The importance of following one's dharma

• The history of the universe

• Cooking recipes

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Who is considered the preserver in Hinduism?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Ganesha

• Shiva