Hinduism in ancient India

Which two major world religions began in India?

• Christianity and Islam

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Judaism and Sikhism

• Taoism and Confucianism

Hinduism originated from the religious beliefs of which group of people?

• Dravidians

• Aryans

• Greeks

• Romans

What is the ultimate reality or god called in Hinduism?

• Atman

• Vishnu

• Brahman

• Shiva

What is the individual self called in Hinduism?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Atman

• Moksha

What is the purpose of the individual self (atman) in Hinduism?

• To achieve wealth

• To seek oneness with Brahman

• To conquer other religions

• To perform rituals

What practice did Hindus develop to achieve oneness with god?

• Meditation

• Yoga

• Pilgrimage

• Fasting

Which two groups' religious practices blended to form Hinduism?

• Aryans and Greeks

• Aryans and Dravidians

• Dravidians and Romans

• Greeks and Romans

What happens to the self (atman) after achieving oneness with Brahman?

• It reincarnates

• It merges with Brahman after death

• It becomes a deity

• It remains on Earth

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of Hinduism's origins?

• Aryan beliefs

• Dravidian practices

• Greek mythology

• Vedas

What is the significance of the Vedas in Hinduism?

• They are historical records

• They are collections of hymns and religious ceremonies

• They are philosophical texts

• They are epic stories