Hinduism Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Hinduism according to the definition provided?

• To promote economic prosperity

• To liberate its followers from illusions and mistakes of everyday life

• To encourage scientific exploration

• To establish political power

What language were the sacred scriptures of the Aryans first sung in before being written?

• Hindi

• Sanskrit

• Tamil

• Bengali

What are the Vedas primarily composed of?

• Scientific theories

• Historical records

• Books of prayer, song, stories, etc.

• Legal documents

What did the Vedas try to explain?

• How to build a city

• How to achieve liberation from desire and suffering

• How to conduct trade

• How to write poetry

What are the two main concepts of the caste system mentioned in the text?

• Varna and Karma

• Varna and Jati

• Jati and Dharma

• Karma and Dharma

Which Varna is associated with study and teaching?

• Kshatriya

• Vaisya

• Brahmin

• Sudra

What is the role of the Kshatriya Varna?

• Study and teach

• Power and protect

• Earn and give

• Serve

Which Varna is responsible for earning and giving?

• Brahmin

• Kshatriya

• Vaisya

• Sudra

What does the concept of Jati refer to?

• Class level based on temperament

• Occupation-based groups

• Religious duties

• Social mobility

What is the highest class in the Varna system according to the diagram?

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Brahmins

• Shudras