Origins and History of Hinduism

How old is Hinduism?

• Over 5,000 years

• Less than 1,000 years

• About 2,000 years

• Over 4,000 years

What does Hinduism not have a single of?

• Founder

• God

• Scripture

• Temple

What language were the Vedas composed in?

• Tamil

• Hindi

• Sanskrit

• Gujarati

Which Veda is considered the oldest and most important?

• Atharva Veda

• Sama Veda

• Yajur Veda

• Rig Veda

What concept explains the interconnected universe in Hinduism?

• Brahman

• Dharma

• Karma

• Moksha

From what did the four social classes of Hinduism originate according to a Rig Veda hymn?

• Distinct body parts of Brahma

• Different regions of India

• Levels of enlightenment

• Types of occupation

What are the four goals Hindus should pursue according to the Vedas?

• Wealth, Fame, Power, Pleasure

• Prayer, Sacrifice, Rituals, Fasting

• Artha, Kama, Moksha, Dharma

• Yoga, Meditation, Pilgrimage, Study

Which text is considered the most authoritative on Hindu law?

• Ramayana

• Manusmriti

• Bhagavad Gita

• Upanishads

What does karma determine in Hinduism?

• Place of worship

• Number of children

• Wealth in this life

• Future lives and caste

Who led Buddhism, often referred to as an off-shoot of Hinduism?

• Siddharta Gautama

• Mahavira

• Guru Nanak

• Adi Shankaracharya