Brahman and Atman reading quiz - Pages 76/77 Quiz

What are the three qualities that Brahman is described as being composed of in Hinduism?

• Sat, Chit, Ananda

• Sat, Dharma, Karma

• Raja, Tamas, Sattva

• Ishvara, Bhagavan, Atman

According to Hindu belief, how many gods did a teacher state there are, which symbolizes the unity of God?

• Three hundred and thirty-three

• One

• One thousand

• Three

What is the term used for Brahman when considered with attributes?

• Nirguna Brahman

• Saguna Brahman

• Atman

• Ishvara

Which term refers to the 'pure being' aspect of Brahman?

• Ananda

• Chit

• Sat

• Atman

What does the term 'Atman' signify in Hindu philosophy?

• Universal macrocosmic spirit

• Personal microcosmic spirit

• God with attributes

• Pure consciousness

What does the term 'Atman' refer to in Hindu philosophy?

• A ritual practice

• The spiritual essence within all living beings

• A type of religious scripture

• A Hindu deity

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 'jiva-atman'

• It is the individual self

• It is eternal and unchanging

• It is associated with material desires and emotions

• It is the Supreme Self or God

What is the popular greeting in India that acknowledges the divine presence within every individual?

• Om Shanti

• Namaste

• Pranam

• Hare Krishna

Which view describes the relationship between Brahman and atman as being identical, based on the principle 'Tat tvam asi'?

• Dualistic

• Monotheistic

• Monistic

• Polytheistic

Who is considered the primary thinker of Advaita Vedanta?

• Ramanuja

• Madhvacharya

• Shankara

• Abhinavagupta