Crash Course Religions: Hinduism

The video explores Hinduism, its diverse practices, and its historical evolution. It discusses Hindu cosmology, creation stories, and the significance of texts like the Vedas. The Ramayana's multiple versions highlight Hinduism's narrative diversity. Key concepts such as karma, dharma, and the caste system are explained. The global spread of Hinduism and the celebration of Diwali are also covered, emphasizing the tradition's multiplicity and adaptability.

What is the Kumbh Mela known for?

• A small local festival

• A gathering of 200 million people

• A religious event in Tokyo

• A celebration exclusive to New York

How does Hinduism view creation stories?

• As a single definitive truth

• As myths with no significance

• As fragments of an infinite truth

• As stories to be resolved

What are 'shruti' texts in Hinduism?

• Modern interpretations

• Texts authored by humans

• Stories about demons

• Divinely revealed texts

Which of the following is a version of the Ramayana?

• A version where Ravana is a hero

• A version where Hanuman is the villain

• A version where Ram is a demon

• A version where Sita is never kidnapped

What is Brahman in Hinduism?

• A concept with infinite names and forms

• A historical figure

• A single god with no forms

• A type of ritual

Which god is known as the preserver of the universe?

• Hanuman

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahma

What does the concept of karma relate to?

• The cycle of seasons

• The effect of actions on future paths

• The creation of the universe

• The structure of temples

What is the goal of mokṣa in Hinduism?

• Becoming a deity

• Gaining power

• Achieving liberation from existence

• Accumulating wealth

How is dharma significant in Hindu society?

• It dictates dietary habits

• It determines social duties and traditions

• It is a form of meditation

• It is a type of dance

What role did British colonizers play in the caste system?

• They abolished it

• They modernized it

• They ignored it

• They made it more rigid