Hinduism and Buddhism Test

the nomadic warrior who helped to create the practices of Hinduism were called

• Aryans

• Armenians

• Africans

the personal, individual spirit or soul in Hinduism

• atman

• aum

• avatar

What is the god of creation called?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Ganesha

What is the name for the energy that sustains the universe, the supreme presence in Hinduism

• Brahman

• Ganesha

• Atman

• Karma

What is a caste or jati?

• the ancient system of groups with a specific role and position in society

• a ceremony naming a new baby in Hinduism

• a sacred lamp used in worship

the law or social duty. a way of behaving determined by ones social group and stage of life is called

• dharma

• karma

• samsara

What is the name for the New Year holiday in Hinduism?

• Diwali

• Holi

• Dasserha

the accumulated effects of actions in this and previous lives, the law of cause and effect

• Karma

• Dharma

• Samsara

Name for a Hindu temple

• Mandir

• Church

• Mosque

words that are repeated in a form of prayer

• Mantra

• Caste

• Mandala