Quiz on the Rig Veda

What is the Rig Veda?

• A collection of Hindu myths

• One of the four holy texts of Hinduism

• A historical novel

• A Buddhist scripture

When was the Rig Veda composed?

• Around 500 BCE

• Around 1500 BCE or earlier

• Around 1000 CE

• Around 2000 BCE

What are the groups of poems in the Rig Veda called?

• Sutras

• Mandalas

• Shlokas

• Verses

How many hymns in the Rig Veda are in praise of Agni?

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 300

• Over 400

What do the Aranyakas explain?

• How to perform rituals

• How to worship and meditate

• The history of the Vedas

• The nature of the universe

What do the Upanishads teach?

• The history of Hinduism

• The nature of life, the world, and wisdom

• The stories of gods

• The rules of conduct

What do Hindus believe about the words of the Vedas?

• They are myths

• They are historical records

• They are the direct revealed words of God

• They are fictional stories

What virtues are embedded in the hymns of the Rig Veda?

• Wealth and power

• Truthful speech, truthful action, self-discipline, and righteousness

• Fame and success

• Love and compassion

What significance do the hymns of the Rig Veda present?

• The importance of wealth

• The significance of charity and generosity

• The power of knowledge

• The value of silence

According to the Creation Hymn, who knows when creation first came into being?

• No one knows

• The gods

• The humans

• The animals