Hinduism Quiz

What is Hinduism characterized by?

• Belief in a single deity

• Belief in reincarnation and a supreme entity called Brahman

• Belief in ancient rituals only

• Belief in modern philosophies

What does Hinduism encompass?

• Only religious practices

• Only cultural traditions

• Religion, culture, and philosophy of ancient India

• Only philosophical ideas

What is the range of the Hindu concept of god and deity?

• Only one supreme god

• From a supreme god to hundreds of deities

• Only personal gods

• Only 33 Vedic deities

Which term is used to refer to the supreme god in Hinduism?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Parameshwar or Paramatma

• Shiva

In which school of Hindu philosophy is a personal god concept found?

• Vedanta

• Yoga

• Nyaya

• Samkhya

What are the four main categories in the Hindu caste system?

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras

• Priests, Warriors, Merchants, Farmers

• Kings, Queens, Nobles, Peasants

• Teachers, Soldiers, Traders, Laborers

According to many beliefs, from whom did the groups in the Hindu caste system originate?

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahma

• Indra

Which of the following is a main Hindu festivity?

• Thanksgiving

• Maha Shivaratri

• Easter

• Hanukkah

Which festival is celebrated as the festival of colors in Hinduism?

• Diwali

• Holi

• Christmas

• Eid

Which Hindu festival is dedicated to the bond between brothers and sisters?

• Raksha Bandhan

• Halloween

• Valentine's Day

• New Year