Hinduism Review

Hindus have many ​ (a)   to many different ​ (b)   , each having a different power. Some may be part ​ (c)   .

• shrines
• gods and goddesses
• animal
• statues
• priests

It is believed that ​ (a)   play near the ​ (b)   which is why ​ (c)   are built near ​ (d)   .

• gods
• rivers
• Hindu temples
• water
• people
• ocean
• Islamic mosques

Match the following

• that make everything function

• Vedas

• is a sacred site

• The Ganges River

• ancient scriptures; source of wisdom

• Bhagavad Gita

• is the highest peak

• Puja: most common form of worship

• repeating mantra, doing yoga, meditating

• Hindu temples symbolize universal principles

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Temples & Shrines

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(b) Beliefs & Prayer

• Worship includes bringing offerings of fresh fruit and flowers

• a symbolic reconstruction of the universe

• center is considered the most “grounded,” most connected to the gods and nature

• may pray to multiple gods or choose a family god to worship

• parts of the temple correspond to the chakras in the body

• designed for individuals or families to worship and make offerings

• might also pray to a specific god for something like wealth, success in school, or for health

What does Dharma mean in Hinduism?

• Success

• Freedom

• Desire

• Justice

Which belief relates to the cycle of life, death, and rebirth in Hinduism?

• Dharma
  

• Karma
  

• Artha
  

• Samsara

What does Karma represent in Hindu beliefs?

• a. Good actions lead to rewards
  

• b. Desire for success
  

• c. Freedom from the cycle of life
  

• d. Justice and morality

Who are the parents of Ganesha?

• Shiva and Parvati

• Vishnu and Lakshmi

• Brahma and Saraswati

• Indra and Sachi

Which Hindu god is considered one of the most important and is worshiped by all sects?

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Ganesha

• Brahma

What does the mouse that Ganesha rides help him do?

• a. Fly
  

• b. Swim
  

• c. Remove barriers to success
  

• d. Hunt