Hinduism Unit 5 Test 2

What is the ultimate goal of existence in Hinduism?

• Achieving Moksha

• Accumulating wealth

• Gaining power

• Living a long life

Who is considered the creator of existence in Hinduism?

• Brahman

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Krishna

What do the Vedas teach people?

• How to live in harmony with the universe

• How to accumulate wealth

• How to gain power

• How to live a long life

What is the Caste System in Hinduism?

• A social hierarchy

• A religious ritual

• A type of meditation

• A form of worship

What determines your caste in the next life according to Hindu beliefs?

• Your karma

• Your wealth

• Your education

• Your family

What is the relationship between dharma and karma?

• Dharma is duty, karma is the result

• Dharma is wealth, karma is power

• Dharma is meditation, karma is worship

• Dharma is education, karma is family

Recall: What is the Caste System?

• A social hierarchy in India

• A type of government

• A religious festival

• A form of economic policy

Identify the caste where warriors and kings are placed. How does it compare to the placement of priests and academics?

• Vaishya

• Kshatriya

• Sudra

• Untouchables

The Untouchables are below the rest of the Caste System because:

• They are considered outcasts

• They are the wealthiest group

• They are the ruling class

• They are the most educated

What is the dharma of someone labeled an Untouchable?

• To perform sacred rituals

• To engage in trade

• To do "unclean" work

• To rule the land